RUPAYAN DEBNATH

Working on AAA game (2027 release) with primary responsibility for locomotion animation with a strong focus on motion matching systems. My work involves defining animation style & quality benchmarks, and building efficient pipelines that scale across production. • Led animation direction and mentored team members to maintain high-quality, cohesive visual standards. • Collaborated closely with technical animation, engineering, design, and production to deliver polished gameplay systems within pipeline constraints and deadlines. • Spearheaded the implementation of a motion-matching locomotion system to enhance realism, responsiveness, and player immersion. • Defined animation roadmaps, scoped deliverables, and aligned cross-functional teams to production milestones. • Owned end-to-end locomotion development — from R&D and prototyping to in-engine integration and polish.

Lead animation team on a AAA title (2026 release) and ensuring high-quality output in a high-pressure production pipeline. • Led a team of 8 animators, providing creative direction, mentorship, and ongoing feedback to ensure top-tier performance and artistic cohesion. • Collaborated with technical artists, producers, and clients, ensuring seamless pipeline integration and timely delivery of cinematic sequences. • Delivered 15–20 minutes of high-quality animation per week, balancing speed and polish while aligning with strict production deadlines. • Coordinated closely with crowd life animation teams, maintaining animation consistency across player and NPC experiences. • Developed production roadmaps and animation schedules, improving visibility and alignment across departments. • Contributed hands-on animation, stepping in to handle complex scenes and maintain momentum during peak delivery phases.

Worked as Associate Lead Animator on the mixed reality / VR experience What If...? – An Immersive Story developed for Apple Vision Pro, and contributed as Animator on major productions including ABBA Voyage, Life of Our Planet, and Jurassic World Rebirth. • Directed and choreographed all combat action (hand-to-hand and weapon-based) for What If...? – An Immersive Story, seamlessly integrating motion capture with keyframe animation to create gameplay-driven experiences. • Partnered with supervisor and tech leads to build scalable animation pipelines improving animator efficiency and real-time engine integration across MR and VR platforms. • Coordinated with external vendors and outsourcing partners, ensuring consistent animation quality and timely asset delivery. • Participated in motion capture shoot planning and execution, optimizing data for post-cleanup and animation polish. • Handled implementation and bug fixing, collaborating with dev teams to troubleshoot animation-related issues in-engine. • Documented workflows and best practices, creating Confluence pages that standardized pipeline processes for future teams.

Narrative animator on Skull & Bones, contributing to high-fidelity cinematics and immersive gameplay experiences in Ubisoft’s flagship pirate adventure. • Created and polished narrative cinematics, collaborating with cinematic designers, gameplay programmers, and the audio team to ensure seamless storytelling and gameplay flow. • Managed crowd life systems and vendor animations, integrating them into the game using complex animation state machines. • Worked closely with the Animation Director and Technical Director to maintain animation quality and pipeline efficiency across departments. • lanned and participated in motion capture shoots, capturing authentic performances to support cinematic storytelling and character depth. • Led animation implementation and bug-fixing workflows, improving in-game asset stability and real-time playback consistency.

Contributed to Red Dead Redemption 2 and GTA V DLC through keyframe and motion capture animation, delivering immersive gameplay and cinematic experiences on industry-leading open-world titles. • Crafted keyframe creature animations for Red Dead Redemption 2 and GTA V DLC, ensuring fluid, realistic movement that enhanced gameplay immersion. • Created diverse gameplay animations including locomotion, idle states, emotes, fidgets, and combat sequences that enriched player character interactions. • Edited and refined motion capture data for in-game scenarios, improving animation responsiveness and believability. • Collaborated with cinematic and facial animation teams to support seamless integration of cutscenes and character performances. • Managed animation implementation and bug fixing, resolving pipeline issues and ensuring stable in-game playback.

• Developed animation skills while working on the IP "Wish" and Disney's "Descendants" project. • Contributed to TV commercials for brands like Cadbury Dairy Milk, Mirinda, and Mercedes Benz.

• Created high-quality character animations for DreamWorks Studio's project "Kung Fu Panda Dozo" in collaboration with overseas company. • Interacted with project lead and supervisor to ensure benchmark quality of animation was achieved. • Developed skills in character animation, project management, and cross-cultural communication.

• Lead a team of 5-6 animators on the feature film project "The Unicorn Adventure" written by Satyajit Ray, ensuring high-quality animation production. • Collaborated with cross-functional teams and production team to drive project success and meet desired quality standards. • Developed strong leadership skills and honed my animation expertise while working at Turtle in Motion Studios.

• Developed animations for the popular Indian TV show "Motu Patlu" at Maya Digital Studios. • Collaborated with team members to bring characters to life through storytelling and visual effects. • Utilized creativity and technical skills to meet tight deadlines and deliver high-quality animations.

• Developed 3D animations for international episodic TV series, showcasing creativity and attention to detail. • Collaborated with Senior animators to bring characters to life and movement. • Contributed to the success of projects, gaining valuable experience in the animation industry.