Career Objective:

To utilize my skills for e- Learning production & UX/UI for ipad, mobile & desktop, Web/ Graphic Design, 2D/3D Animation, HD Graphics/ Ads Design and Multimedia in an optimum way for growing with the organization and accomplish its goals through personal as well as team commitment.

Professional Summary:

Around more than 9 years of experience in IT/Software, eLearning, Advertising, Gaming and Motion Picture industry for graphic design and animation domain to develop applications, websites, eLearning programs, simulations, info videos including WBT, CBT and mLearning for Android and IOS platforms.

More than 5 years of experience in managing graphics design team as a Project Lead.

Working knowledge of various tools such as Flash, Photoshop, Sound Forge, After Effects, iclone, 3D max and authoring tools such as Articulate Storyline, Captivate, Director and Lectora.

Good understanding of instructional design approaches applied in eLearning and other Media

and hands on experience of executing them using various treatments of visual approaches.

In-depth knowledge of processes followed in IT/Software, eLearning, Advertising, Gaming and Motion Picture Industry.

Experience Summary:

Graphic Designer (Visual design, Project Lead),

KinderTouch Technologies Pvt. Ltd; Pune. (Siminsights Incoporation, Lake Forest, California)

June 2017 till date (6 months)

Company:

SimInsights has been developing education and business software since 2009. SimInsights leverages unique skills in software, math, simulation, visualization and design to develop innovative solutions that boost productivity, improve decision making and build insights. The SimInsights core produced world class software for Fortune 500 companies including Boeing, Toyota and Porsche. SimInsights customers, founders and partners include UCLA, Ferrazzi- Greenlight, Texas A&M University, CK12, Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) and Qatar Foundation. Our advisory board consists of distinguished faculty from leading universities in the US, India and China as well as industry professionals from Microsoft, Xilinx and Ford.

Role:

Looking inspirations, concepts & latest technologies for AR/VR,

Creating simulations for AR/VR using 2d/3d graphics, animations & virtual interfaces & Mockups,

Creating UI & provide graphics support for applications (Mobile, Tab & Desktop)

Client interactions for understanding requirements by one to one video call/conference,

Providing estimations and ensuring timeline and quality of projects,

Working with sales and proposal team to provide suitable inputs at proposal stage,

Developing mock-ups for POC/ Demos,

Managing the entire team/resources on the project with keen knowledge, brainstorming & support,

Looking into hiring new talents and building team for future projects inline.

Projects:

Worked on various AR/VR projects for companies of different industries such as Health-Care, Manufacturing, Pharmaceuticals, Architectural & Defense. Also developed simulations for the students of various universities in US. UX/UI for various applications for i-Pad, i-Phone and Desktop Apps.

Key highlight: Designed the company website with a concept & implemented using rich graphics, Banners & videos of projects & information about the services, we provide & willing to do in future. Also done some of interactive simulations using 3d character animations & Ux design interface for the projects using Unity 3d.

Sr. Graphic Developer (Visual design, Project Lead),

International Training & Development Group; Pune. (ITAD e-Learning Division)

Jan 2014 March 2017 (38 months)

Company:

ITAD Group is a global provider of software/elearning/web products and services since Long time. ITAD Group is well known for developing learning experiences that are instructionally sound, interactive, engaging and collaborative.

Role:

Looking into visual design and overall quality of projects as a project lead,

Mentoring and training team for enhancing knowledgebase,

Client interactions for understanding requirements,

Providing estimations and ensuring timeline and quality of projects,

Working with sales and proposal team to provide suitable inputs at proposal stage,

Developing mock-ups for POC,

Conducting performance reviews of team members,

Managing allocations,

Looking into hiring new talents and building team.

Projects:

Worked on various elearning projects for fortune 500 companies of different industries such as Health-Care, Manufacturing, BFSI, Pharmaceuticals, Architectural and K12. Also developed UX/UI, Animations, 3D simulations for i-Pad, i-Phone and Desktop Apps & Responsive e-Learning Courses.

Key highlight: Displayed strong knowledge of visual design through many projects, established a strong team to meet all the requirements of projects, introduced new tools and developed skillful resources, constantly remained focused on building skills and capability of team to meet new challenges, taken part in R&D for mLearning (html 5), TIN CAN API, Responsive design for mobile devices.

Sr. Multimedia Expert (Visual design, Project Lead),

Harbinger Knowledge Products, Pune.

July 2012 till Dec 2013 (18 months)

Company:

Harbinger Group is a global provider of software products and services since 1990. Backed by a host of Fortune 500 & Global 1000 customers and recognized by prestigious global awards, Harbinger is well known for developing learning experiences that are instructionally sound, interactive, engaging and collaborative.

Role:

Looking into visual design and overall quality of projects as a project lead,

Client interactions for understanding requirements by telephonic calls,

Providing estimations and ensuring timeline and quality of projects,

Working with sales and proposal team to provide suitable inputs at proposal stage,

Developing wireframes for websites & POCs,

Conducting performance reviews of team members,

Managing allocations,

Looking into hiring new talents and building team by providing tests & tutorials.

Projects:

Worked on various elearning projects for fortune 500 companies of different industries such as Pharmaceuticals, Health-Care, Manufacturing & Architectural. Also developed UX/UI, Animations, 3D animations & simulations for i-Pad, i-Phone and Desktop Apps & Responsive e-Learning Courses.

Key highlight: Displayed strong knowledge of visual design through many projects, established a strong team to meet all the requirements of projects, introduced new tools and developed skillful resources, constantly remained focused on building skills and capability of team to meet new challenges, taken part in R&D for mLearning (html 5), Responsive design for mobile devices. Also provided training to all team members using online tools like ‘Pow toon’ & ‘Go Animate’.

Graphic Designer (GD Lead),

Indecomm Global Services Pvt. Ltd; Pune. (Formerly Brainvisa)

Jan 2012 till June 2012 (6 months)

Indecomm were subsidiaries of educational, infomercial and cutting edge technologies in HTML 5 development which is one of India's leading elearning development companies. Indecomm have developed humongous content for K12 segment of India.

Role:

Designing GUI and templates,

Managing team of 2-3 team members for CBT development,

Worked as graphic designer for various animation and screen development

Projects:

CBTs of Physics, Geography and Chemistry for std. 6 to 8, CBT for Carrier Corporation, ICICI bank, Game development for ISFI, various mini applications for K12

Key highlight: I was the first one to introduce After Effects and Flash into development to increase quality and efficiency of the projects.

2D/3D Graphic Artist,

Brainvisa Technologies, Pune. (Now Indecomn Global Services)

Jan 2007 to Jull 2010 (3.7 years)

Company:

Brainvisa is a leading eLearning company and it is well-known for its instructional and visual design capabilities.

Role:

Managing team of around 6-8 for various eLearning projects

GUI and GDD creation and visual design template creations

Ideation for various visual design aspects of eLearning courses

Assigning and reviewing tasks of team members to ensure quality

Co-ordination with cross-functional teams for completion of projects

Projects:

1.Software simulations and product training programs for a globally recognized organization.

2.Training programs for on boarding managers for a US based company in logistic.

3.Course on compliance and regulatory requirements for US based company in supply chain and wholesale distribution.

4.Worked on blended learning for a product launch of a renowned medical-drug company which included sales training and ILT for drug information.

5.Worked on courses related to banking and finance.

Key highlight: Jumped into few projects when projects were at critical stage and managed them well by identifying templatisation, automation and by setting up appropriate process. Developed ‘Edubites’ and edumercials by using 2D & 3d animations.

Experience of Advertising & Automobile Industry: 2002 to 2007 & 2010 to 2011

Before entering into IT/Software, Gaming, Architectural & eLearning, I have worked with a leading advertising agency such as ‘ADSPOT Advertising Amravati as 2d/3d Animator, Illustrator and visualizer.

Skills acquired here are still being used for developing various marketing/required collaterals.

Worked as freelancer: For Architectural/Motion Picture and 3d Gaming Industries

Projects: Development of 3d Graphics like 3d characters (Modeling & Animation), Environment (BGs) and assets (Props) etc.

Also worked as: A junior engineer/supervisor

In workshops of: MRF, Mahindra & Mahindra and TVS Suzuki for servicing vehicles.

Awards:

Received various Awards/Prizes in school/collage competitions for science modeling, cartoons & drawing.

Training and Workshop:

Attended a day workshop on ‘User Experience Design (UXD)’ conducted by ‘Design incubator’

Attended 3 day training program on business strategies

My Achievement:

The 1st 3D Character Animated Television Ad for VICCO, produced in Nagpur, was released on DD1, Pogo, Cartoon Network, Sony & Star Plus. As a Project Lead, I have generated the CONCEPT of this AD.

SPECIALIZATION:

Web: Interactive Flash web sites/ e-Learning Courses

Sound: Composing, Mixing, Recording, Editing.

Compositing: Mixing & Editing 2D & 3D Footage with Sound.

Special Effects: 2D, 3D & Sound.

3D: High/Low Poly Organic/Non-organic models (Vehicles, mechanical objects) - Character Modeling, Rigging, Texturing (UVW unwarp, Diffuse, Specular, Normal maps), Lighting & Rendering (V-Ray, Photometric, Standared), & Animation for Architectural Graphics & Walkthroughs.

Technical Support: Operating Systems - Win 98, 2000, XP, Win 7 & 8.

Process: Scanning, Video Shooting & Photography.

Hardware: Assembling Computers, Hardwares & Peripherals.

Paper Work: Doodling, Layout designing, Scheduling & Efforts Estimation.

Tools:

Designing & Image Editing: Complete Adobe CC/CS Suit, Photoshop, Illustrator, Corel Draw

Compositing/SFX/VFX/Authoring: Adobe - After Effects CC

2D- Animation: Adobe - Flash (with basic Action Script 1.0, 2.0 3.0), Swish, GIF Animator,Captivate,CAS Animo (Complete 2d Animation Module), Sparkol (White board Scriber tool)

3D- Modeling & Animation: Autodesk-3DS Max & Maya, Mudbox, Z-Brush, Google Sketch, I-Clone

HTML Editors: Adobe – Dreamweaver

Audio Editors: Sony - Sound Forge, Audacity

Video Editors: Adobe – Premier, Adobe - After Effects CC

Audio Composers: FL Studio, Cool - edit Pro, Cakewalk Pro

e-Learning Tools: Articulate Studio-Storyline, Camtasia, Lectora, Raptivity

Education:

Year

Course/Institute/College

Board/University

2001

Professional Diploma in Multimedia - Arena Multimedia, Aptech Ltd.

PUNE

2000

Diploma in Computer Graphics & Arts - C-DAC.

PUNE

1997

Diploma in Production Engineering - Tirupati Tantra Niketan, MSBTE.

MUMBAI

1992

HSC - Civil Engineering. Shri. Shivaji College of Science.

AMRAWATI

1990

SSC - B. R. High School.

NAGPUR

Personal Information:

Name: Sandesh M.Karemore

Gender: Male

DOB: 06th May 1974

Hobbies: Music, Guitar, Singing, Composing, Trekking & Adventures Sports.

Address: T/o Mr. Kandalkar, Plot No: A-22, 2nd Floor, Kirti Nagar, Lane No: 2, Near Kranti Square, New Sangvi, Pune - 411 027

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Professional Diploma in Multimedia - Arena Multimedia, Aptech Ltd. Pune

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Sandesh M. Karemore

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