Karthik Biju Pillai
Alappuzha,KL
Summary
Dynamic concept artist and animator seeking to leverage artistic skills and creativity in a challenging role that fosters innovation and high-quality design. Committed to applying extensive knowledge of industry standards to produce captivating visuals that exceed client expectations. Passionate about collaborating with diverse teams to bring imaginative concepts to life and contribute to compelling storytelling through art. Ready to embrace new challenges and drive impactful results in a fast-paced environment.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
2D Concept Artist
Gameshastra Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
04.2025 - Current
- Developed concept art for characters and props to support multiple game projects.
- Collaborated with the art and design teams to maintain consistent visual style and direction.
- Produced detailed sketches, thumbnails, and color studies based on creative briefs and feedback.
- Utilized tools such as Adobe Photoshop and Animate cc to develop concepts.
- Utilized digital painting techniques to create visually appealing assets within project timelines.
- Collaborated with team to develop concept art for game environments and characters.
- Assisted in creating storyboards to visualize gameplay mechanics and user experiences.
- Conducted research on current gaming trends to inform design decisions and enhance creativity.
Education
High School Diploma -
Gulf Indian High School
Dubai, UAE03-2016
Intermediate - Bi.PC
International College of Law Business Administration And Technology
Ajman, UAE03-2020
BA Honors Visual Arts - Game Art & Design
Creative Multimedia College of Fine Arts
Dilsukhnagar, Hyderabad03-2025
Skills
- Proficient in Adobe Photoshop
- Animate CC (Flash)
- ZBrush proficiency
- Skilled in using Substance Painter
- Proficient in Autodesk Maya
- Experienced with Aseprite software
- Unity development
- Figma design proficiency
Certification
Diploma in Animation and Film Making from Toonz Academy, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala (2021)
Skills
- Creativity
- Artistic
- Time Management
- Communication & Collaboration
- Imagination & Ideation
Language known
English
Advanced (C1)
Hindi
Advanced (C1)
Malayalam
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Accomplishments
- Winner of the Pixellence Awards 2022 for the Aluminum Foil Concept Art organized by the Creative Multimedia College of Fine Arts.
- Winner of Digital painting competition in GAFX, Bangalore 2022, hosted by Government of Karnataka organized by ABAI
Hobbies
Reading Japanese comic book, Drawing things with imagination, Playing wide variety of video games, Reading encyclopedia on animal facts, Watching animated series and movies, Outdoor sketching, Walking
Declaration
I hereby declare that all the information provided by me is true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief.
Timeline
2D Concept Artist
Gameshastra Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
04.2025 - Current
High School Diploma -
Gulf Indian High School
Intermediate - Bi.PC
International College of Law Business Administration And Technology
BA Honors Visual Arts - Game Art & Design
Creative Multimedia College of Fine Arts