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Saaraa Agarwal

chicago,IL

Summary

Creative, dynamic professional with a history of contributing to team success through a blend of new insight, technical expertise, and leadership. Excel at pushing the boundaries of digital designs, as evidenced by spearheading the integration of AI tools and VR elements to enhance user engagement. Boast track record of fostering collaborative learning environments, instilling the importance of deadlines, and mentoring peers. Recognized with CDM scholar award and Graduate Assistantship at DePaul University. Display a strong aptitude for adopting new software and techniques, ensuring the delivery of cutting-edge solutions. Committed to leveraging management abilities and problem-solving skills to drive projects forward in dynamic settings.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Graphic Designer/ 3D Animator

Fixation Studios
02.2023 - Current
  • Function as Graphic Designer, focusing on UI development and the creation of game screens and logo
  • Develop concept designs for VR game Buttons
  • Employed design fundamentals when selecting typography, composition, layout, and color in design work.
  • Conceptualized unique logo designs for startups, establishing strong visual identities that resonated with target markets.
  • Created engaging social media graphics that drove user engagement and increased online visibility.
  • Maintain an active role in project execution, demonstrating a commitment to learning and adapting to new software and AI tools, with a strong understanding of the importance of meeting deadlines in a team setting
  • Pioneered the design and implementation of VR game's interactive elements, contributing to a more engaging user experience
  • Created 3D models and animation for video games and other interactive projects.


Digital Studio Intern

The HEPH Foundation
06.2023 - 01.2024
  • Executed Xsens MoCap sessions, utilizing both Optical and Inertial systems, and edited motion capture data using 3D software like Iclone and Motion Builder
  • Developed character animation loops with Maya and Unreal Engine, enhancing the digital storytelling experience
  • Managed digital filing using Basecamp and Google tools, set up project files in Unreal Engine, and retargeted rigs across various software platforms
  • Provided mentorship to new team members, demonstrating leadership qualities and commitment to team development
  • Acted as a concept artist on challenging projects, showcasing versatility and creative skills within the digital studio environment
  • Mastered multiple 3D software platforms to enhance motion capture editing and character animation development

Graduate Assistant | Information Services | Exam Administrator

DePaul University
03.2021 - 06.2023
  • Guided and taught students and professionals to master advanced 3D Animation and concept art techniques, with a focus on gaming and multimedia applications
  • Administered educational programs, ensuring structured learning and skill development in alignment with industry standards
  • Fostered an environment conducive to creativity and technical proficiency, emphasizing the importance of meeting project deadlines
  • Embraced tools to enhance design capabilities and problem-solving strategies
  • Collaborated within teams, contributing to a results-oriented workplace
  • Facilitated proctoring of exams and GAEs, managing graded file exchange between faculty and students
  • Enhanced learning outcomes by integrating AI tools into the curriculum, advancing students' design proficiency
  • Demonstrated eagerness to adopt new software, staying at the forefront of graphic design technology
  • Supervised the handling of student queries, and updated printing machine hardware and software on two campuses serving 14K+ students + staff
  • Administered the operations of the College of Computing and Digital Media's Tutoring office, managing the scheduling, and budgeting of 23 tutors for 300+ students
  • Monitored proctor validation for online exams, handled mail retrieval and exam printing, staffed the information desk, assisting the daily influx of over 500 students visiting the office

Graphic Designer and Concept Artist

Shiva Print and Publicity
07.2019 - 01.2021
  • Created designs for marketing materials
  • Led and organized networking events with over 100 attendees, managed a team of 15 designers, and operations staff, and identified and addressed client needs for graphic advertisements
  • Served as liaison between designers and clients to ensure project progression
  • Crafted brand pamphlets and fliers
  • Innovated client relationship excellence, fostering confidence when presenting unique concepts to clients

Education

MA in Animation - 3D Animation and Special Effects

DePaul University
Chicago, IL

Bachelor of Fine Arts - Applied Art & Animation

Delhi University

Diploma in Major 3D Software -

Arena Animation

Skills

  • Autodesk Maya
  • Nuke
  • Substance Painter
  • Autodesk Motion Builder
  • Mari
  • Premium Pro
  • Photoshop
  • CorelDRAW
  • Illustrator
  • Digital Painting
  • MS Office
  • Mel Scripting
  • UnReal Engine
  • Iclone
  • Cascadeur
  • Mocap
  • Blender

Career Experience

  • Fixation Studios, Chicago, IL, 3D Artist/Animator, 02/01/24, Present, Develop concept designs for VR game Buttons., Created comprehensive rigging for models and animated various motion loops within Maya and an Unreal Engine environment., Construct and integrate dynamic lighting systems to enhance the immersive experience of VR games., Function as Graphic Designer, focusing on UI development and the creation of game screens and logo., Maintain an active role in project execution, demonstrating a commitment to learning and adapting to new software and AI tools, with a strong understanding of the importance of meeting deadlines in a team setting., Pioneered the design and implementation of VR game's interactive elements, contributing to a more engaging user experience.
  • The HEPH Foundation, Oak Park, IL, Digital Studio Intern, 06/01/23, 01/31/24, Executed Xsens MoCap sessions, utilizing both Optical and Inertial systems, and edited motion capture data using 3D software like Iclone and Motion Builder., Developed character animation loops with Maya and Unreal Engine, enhancing the digital storytelling experience., Managed digital filing using Basecamp and Google tools, set up project files in Unreal Engine, and retargeted rigs across various software platforms., Provided mentorship to new team members, demonstrating leadership qualities and commitment to team development., Acted as a concept artist on challenging projects, showcasing versatility and creative skills within the digital studio environment., Mastered multiple 3D software platforms to enhance motion capture editing and character animation development.
  • DePaul University, Chicago, IL, Graduate Assistant | Information Services | Exam Administrator, 03/01/21, 06/30/23, Guided and taught students and professionals to master advanced 3D Animation and concept art techniques, with a focus on gaming and multimedia applications., Administered educational programs, ensuring structured learning and skill development in alignment with industry standards., Fostered an environment conducive to creativity and technical proficiency, emphasizing the importance of meeting project deadlines., Embraced tools to enhance design capabilities and problem-solving strategies., Collaborated within teams, contributing to a results-oriented workplace., Facilitated proctoring of exams and GAEs, managing graded file exchange between faculty and students., Enhanced learning outcomes by integrating AI tools into the curriculum, advancing students' design proficiency., Demonstrated eagerness to adopt new software, staying at the forefront of graphic design technology., Supervised the handling of student queries, and updated printing machine hardware and software on two campuses serving 14K+ students + staff., Administered the operations of the College of Computing and Digital Media's Tutoring office, managing the scheduling, and budgeting of 23 tutors for 300+ students., Monitored proctor validation for online exams, handled mail retrieval and exam printing, staffed the information desk, assisting the daily influx of over 500 students visiting the office.
  • Shiva Print and Publicity, Himachal Pradesh, India, Graphic Designer and Concept Artist, 07/01/19, 01/31/21, Created designs for marketing materials., Led and organized networking events with over 100 attendees., Managed a team of 15 designers, and operations staff, and identified and addressed client needs for graphic advertisements., Served as liaison between designers and clients to ensure project progression., Crafted brand pamphlets and fliers., Innovated client relationship excellence, fostering confidence when presenting unique concepts to clients.

Timeline

Digital Studio Intern

The HEPH Foundation
06.2023 - 01.2024

Graphic Designer/ 3D Animator

Fixation Studios
02.2023 - Current

Graduate Assistant | Information Services | Exam Administrator

DePaul University
03.2021 - 06.2023

Graphic Designer and Concept Artist

Shiva Print and Publicity
07.2019 - 01.2021

MA in Animation - 3D Animation and Special Effects

DePaul University

Bachelor of Fine Arts - Applied Art & Animation

Delhi University

Diploma in Major 3D Software -

Arena Animation
Saaraa Agarwal