Biography
Hello!
My name is Nikhita Chandrashekar and I am a Senior at San Jose State University. I am currently studying Animation/Illustration with a concentration in Visual Development. I have an interest in both Production and Prop/Character Design. I have experience working on student-led animated short films and games. In my free time, I like to play badminton, traveling whenever I can - even if it’s my backyard, or spending time with my family.
Nice to meet you!!
Skills
Roles
- Intermediate
- Intermediate
- Intermediate
- Intermediate
- Intermediate
- Basic
- Basic
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Technical Skills
- Intermediate
- Basic
Other Skills
- Basic
Work Experience
2021 – Present day
Visual Development Artist & Producer
Planturi (BFA Thesis Game - 3D)
● Developed 2D concepts for desert character, magical prop,
rough desert environment, and UI assets
● Implemented occasional check-ins with team, arranged
meetings, sent reminders, and took notes
2020 – 2021
Teacher Assistant
VisDev II & Illustration Fundamentals 111
August - December 2021, January - May 2020
● Assisted professors in taking homework notes and facilitating class
● Provided students with assistance and being a resource
outside of class hours
2021 – 2021
Graphic Designer (Internship)
MaskOff Panel
● Produced informational marketing graphics for upcoming
events and reminders
● Collaborated with team to design and implement
infographics to promote the importance of self-care and
mental wellbeing
2020 – 2021
Treasurer / Committee Member
SJSU Badminton Club
● Created/monitored practice regimen for team
● Organized and facilitated games for inter-collegiate
tournaments
● Drafted document with officers for budget allocation to
ensure financial stability
2021 – 2021
Visual Development Artist
A Bowl Full of Love (BFA Short Film - 2D/stop-motion)
● Textured character movement shots to enhance animation
sequences
● Created merchandise stickers and recipe cards for marketing
2020 – 2020
Visual Development Artist
Bata (BFA Game - 2.5D)
● Designed characters that embodied specific emotions,
namely apathy and frustration
● Developed platform assets to convey emotions through the
environment
2020 – 2020
Communications Coordinator
NSLS Student Chapter - Induction Process
● Documented notes for progress towards individual
professional goals
● Recorded and validated all members who were present for
the Success Networking Team (SNT) meeting
2020 – 2020
Environment Artist
ViaLight (2.5 D Isometric - Game Design Team)
● Rewatched tutorial demo and provided detailed notes for
team
● Designed background environments inspired by Hong
Kong’s stacked apartments
Education
2017 – 2022
BFA
San Jose State University
Animation/Illustration
I'm currently a senior at San Jose State University studying BFA Animation/Illustration with a concentration in Visual Development!