Aditya Shanbhag

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Director - Gaming @ PunToon Kids
Mumbai, MH, IN
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A Game designer and Gamification Expert based out of Mumbai City, India, with over 16+ years and counting of design & creative experience. A results-oriented designer with creative, strategic and entrepreneurial vision, who has been specializing in ways to decode complex information and use design to make it interesting.A lover of uniqueness and a creativity junkie, I feel that design has become a way for me to understand and make sense of the world. I believe that form is equal to function and I look at new perspectives to integrate aesthetics with a research based approach. I am a ‘generalist’ with a broad skill set in content, game design and various creative services, simply put into words “creativity is my realm”.I have spent most of my career working in many different areas of the creative industry, acquiring new skills and experience with each assignment and task undertaken. The reason why I am a designer can best be described in the simple phrase "I like to create things". I enjoy challenges, love from the ground up design thinking, & excel at adapting to a variety of situations. I don't just focus on visual presentation though, but in creating a smart design solution that encompasses both user needs & business goals.Leverage my experience & market knowledge to help take your product & company to the next level. Why don't we work together? Go check out my experience and skill below to see why I am the man you need to hire!Key QualitiesCreative, Team Player, Versatile, Hard Working, Efficient, Quick Learner, Friendly, Good Verbal & Written Communication Skills, Diplomatic.ObjectivesUtilization of my skills and abilities in the gaming industry that offers professional growth while being resourceful, innovative and flexible.

Aditya Shanbhag's Current Company Details
PunToon Kids

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Director - Gaming
Mumbai, MH, IN
Employees:
10
Aditya Shanbhag Work Experience Details
  • Puntoon Kids
    Director - Gaming
    Puntoon Kids
    Mumbai, Mh, In
  • Puntoon Kids
    Game Director
    Puntoon Kids Nov 2024 - Present
  • Independent Consultant
    Freelance - Creative/Game Designer, Gamification Expert, Creative Head Consultant
    Independent Consultant Jan 2014 - Present
    Mumbai Area, India
    Freelance Game Designer, Gamification Expert & General Creative ConsultantCurrently dabbling with freelance work of the creative natureUpdating myself with the current trends and conceptsEducating myself in Game Design Methodologies and Practices to get an edge over my competition.
  • Matellio Inc.
    Game Design Consultant - Game Director
    Matellio Inc. Nov 2023 - Jun 2024
    Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
    Fulfilled the following roles as Game Director for MatellioInvolved in Product & Game design for Clients IP's (Lincoln Learning Solutions)Designed & Created a Explorative Open World Educational Game by gamification of Learning Materials from Client (Lincoln Learning Solutions)Created the Entire Vision of the Open World Educational Game (Containing Time Travel, Space, Civilizations & Sports) along with the Game Design, Game Story, Character Design, Customization Design (Character, NPC, Outfits, Areas), the various NPC Backstories, NPC Personalities, Level Design, Area Design, Game Events, Minigame Designs, Sound Designs, Educational Puzzle Designs from Scratch.Worked Closely, Managed & Guided Vendors and Production House, recruited for the project for Design and Artwork Deliverables.Chief Authority for Signing off and Handling All Design & Artwork deliverables received from Art Team, Design Team, Vendors & Production House before/after Client feedback (Lincoln Learning Solutions)Concept Brainstorming for Client IP's (Lincoln Learning Solutions)Creative Content Development for Client IP's (Lincoln Learning Solutions)Proposing Art Styles for Client IP's (Lincoln Learning Solutions)Creating Art/Game Mock-ups for Client IP's (Lincoln Learning Solutions)Creating Game-flows and Process-flows for Client IP's (Lincoln Learning Solutions)Game Systems Design for Client IP's (Lincoln Learning Solutions)Game Level Design for Client IP's (Lincoln Learning Solutions)Research & Development for Upcoming Games and Trends for Game Development (Lincoln Learning Solutions)Conducting Game Analysis on various Markets/Regions to Target Key & Successful Game Genres and Demographics for Game Development (Lincoln Learning Solutions)Working closely with the Management, Art Team, Development Team and QA Team processes from start to finish to deliver complete products. (Lincoln Learning Solutions)SFX & Music creation for Games/Apps (Lincoln Learning Solutions)
  • Square Panda Inc.
    Lead Game Designer
    Square Panda Inc. Sep 2018 - Aug 2023
    Mumbai Area, India
    Spearheading the Creative Front of Square Panda India ( https://www.squarepanda.in/ )- Working on US, China & India-based products/projects for an award-winning MNC focused on empowering all children to reach their full potential by launching their educational journey with the power of literacy and languages. - Core member of Square Panda India, since its India branch establishment.- Working directly with the Creative Director to create innovative game design concepts.- Working directly with the US Neuroscience/Education team to gamify & incorporate research-based curriculum data into fun teaching/learning games - Pre-production process creation & management with US branch, along with sign-off on asset delivery.- Setting up of tracking documents for pre-production pipelines and ownership of various aspect of work- Creation of multiple documentation for all stages of game production, such as Design, Art, Development, QA.- Worked with the India Curriculum team to create “Hinglish” based learning content, games & translations.- Worked with the India Curriculum team to create “HTML5 Activities” based learning content & games- Created 24 core game engines, along with 41 learning games that focus on various aspects of teaching a variety of target curricula. - Created Control Systems & Mechanics change documents to allow mobile games porting to HTML 5 & PC to be used in schools in rural areas.- Created game designs for games that encompass various other curriculums apart from language literacy such as social studies, history, traffic safety, etc.- Created a game to accommodate Nursery Rhymes & Alphabet songs.- Created “subject matter expert” videos for Square Panda India Blogs & Online Presence - Worked on creatives for product promotion & PR- Worked closely with the Art Team, Development Team, and QA Team process from start to finish to deliver complete products.- Received Certificate of Appreciation for High-Quality Work performed on critical projects.
  • Vikreed Games
    Creative Head And Chief Of Creative Strategy
    Vikreed Games Oct 2017 - Sep 2018
    Pune Area, India
    In charge of all creative operations of the organizationIn charge of all company IP's & ProductsAssisting the Director and CEO in company business & product processesProviding Innovative & Creative solution to company clientsDirected Art and various creative processes for all gamesVisualized & Designed an “umbrella” style multiplayer card playing game with a customization twist, which encompasses various popular card games found in India.Visualized & Designed a casual game dedicated to the Indian Army and the various regiments who have fought in so many wars, the first release was based on the Battle of Longewala in 1971Visualized & Designed a Casino Palace Idle casino tycoon game where you build you own casino, entertain guests and keep them happy, the theme used is unique and is based on an Indian style palace.Visualized & Designed “Freedom Fighters 1857” a tactical casual game dedicated to the Indian Freedom Struggle. The first edition of the game and focuses on the Rebellion of 1857.Successfully contributed to the complete acquisition & merger of the company while retaining all employees
  • Miko
    Chief Of Game Design And Creative Content Development
    Miko Aug 2016 - Sep 2017
    Mumbai Area, India
    Fulfilling the following roles for India's First Companion Robot Company:Involved in product design for Company IP'sWorking with and designing emotionally adaptive artificial intelligence systems.Providing Game Design Solutions for Company IP'sConcept Brainstorming for Company IP'sCreation of Game Concept Documents for Company IP'sCreation of Game Design Documents for Company IP'sCreative Content Development for Company IP'sCreative Conversation Creation & Analysis for Company IP'sProposing Art Styles for Company IP's Creating Art/Game Mock-ups for Company IP's Creating Game-flows and Process-flows for Company IP'sGame Systems Design for Company IP's Game Level Design for Company IP's Research & Development for Upcoming Games and Trends for Game DevelopmentConducting Game Analysis on various Markets/Regions to Target Key & Successful Game Genres and Demographics for Game DevelopmentWorking closely with the Management, Art Team, Development Team and QA Team processes from start to finish to deliver complete products.SFX & Music creation for Games/AppsWorked closely with linguistic specialist for Text and Speech Corrections for AI Audio OutputWorked on creatives and specialized game designs for India's First Companion Robot for ChildrenCreated FTUE (First time User Experience) Design and User Experience updates for India's First Companion Robot for Children along with various Learning Games focused on developing, hand to eye coordination, general knowledge, logic and analytical skills.Created the “My Miko” parent app which allowed children to play & communicate with the companion robot while allowing parents to monitor their children’s activities.Designed a Visual Drag-and-Drop Coding Game that allows children to snap together commands like puzzle pieces to Learn Coding and also lets them command/automate the companion robot via code, made for Children Ages 5-8 yrs.Composed Music & Audio for all the Apps & Games provided with the product.
  • Zed
    Game Design Consultant - Game Design Lead
    Zed Jan 2016 - Aug 2016
    Pune Area, India
    Providing Game Design Solutions for Company IP'sConcept BrainstormingCreation of Game Concept Documents for Company IP'sCreation of Game Design Documents for Company IP'sCreation of Presentation Documents for Company IP'sProposing Art Styles for Company IP's Creating Art/Game Mock-ups for Company IP's Creating Game-flows and Process-flows for Company IP'sGame Systems Design for Company IP's Game Level Design for Company IP's Research & Development for Upcoming Games and Trends for Game DevelopmentConducting Game Analysis on various Markets/Regions to Target Key & Successful Game Genres and Demographics for Game DevelopmentConducting Art Reviews & Art Guidance on Art Assets for Games being developed for Company IP'sConducting QA Reviews & QA Guidance on QA Test Case for Games being developed for Company IP'sWorking closely with the Art Team, Development Team and QA Team processes from start to finish to deliver complete products to clients.Created specialized game designs for the Rio 2016 Summer Olympics for the South American market.
  • Iprogrammer Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
    Manager - App/Game Design
    Iprogrammer Solutions Pvt. Ltd. Jan 2015 - Dec 2015
    Pune Area, India
    In charge of the App/Gaming Division of iProgrammer Solutions Pvt. Ltd.Proposal Management for Company Proposals to ClientsProposal Design for Company Proposals to ClientsProject Scoping for Company IP's and Client Related ProjectsManaging Client Relations for Projects assigned to me.Providing Game Design Solutions for Company Clients Providing App Design Solutions for Company Clients Review & Creation of Game & App Designs for Company I.P'sOverseeing Training of Staff in the App/Gaming Division and QA TeamOverseeing Operations of the App/Gaming DivisionManaging and Streamlining QA ProcessesCreation & Review of QA Documents for Projects.
  • Lakshya Digital
    Game Designer (Level 2)
    Lakshya Digital May 2014 - Sep 2014
    Pune Area, India
    Providing Designs for ApplicationsProviding Designs for GamesCreation of Application Design DocumentsCreation of Game Design DocumentsOverseeing Art Assets for GamesWorked on Rosetta Stone Kids Reading, award winning language training app An educational product aimed at the 3 - 7 year old demographic teaching them the basics of language construction and speech. - Sr. Game Designer on production side from pitch to final delivery of product- Collaborated on product and ensured quality standards were maintained- Initial team of 8, expanded to 20+ over course of development (Agile)- Ownership of asset delivery, documentation and UI/UX flows- Created new solutions when required
  • Kreeda Games India
    Game Designer
    Kreeda Games India Mar 2010 - May 2014
    Mumbai
    Working as a Game Designer at Kreeda Games India.Worked on various game designs for games on platforms such as- Flash Games, - Online Social Games,- iPhone Games,- Android Games, - HTML 5 Games, - DTS Games - Social Mobile Games
  • Kreeda Games India
    Qa Of Gaming
    Kreeda Games India Mar 2010 - May 2014
    Mumbai
    I currently perform Q.A for virtual worlds, flash games, online social games, iphone/android apps/games, HTML 5 games and social mobile games for smartphones
  • Games2Win India Pvt Ltd
    Creative Writer
    Games2Win India Pvt Ltd Mar 2007 - Jul 2007
    Mumbai Area, India
    Creative WritingFlash & Web Game DesignGame Character DesignLevel DesignPR Notes for Games & Events- Creative Writer for both Games2Win and Contest2 Win platforms.- Worked on game design of flash and web-based games for online portal of Games2Win- Worked on creative write-ups of various products, such as games, ads, markers, websites, contests.- Worked on creation of unique contests and contest content for online social portal of Contest2Win- Worked on creation of PR notes for games, contest and various events of the company- Worked on games, contests, PR notes & creative write-ups for various Bollywood movies, such as Quick Gun Murugan & Chain Kulii Ki Main Kulii.Had to resign because of studies & exams :(

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Game Design Video Games Mobile Games Social Games Game Development Casual Games Unity3d Flash Html5 Animation Level Design Management Computer Games Game Programming Team Management Web Games Project Management Html 5 Good People Skills Documentation Professional Gamer Hard Worker Managerial Skills

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Aditya Shanbhag attended Welingkar Institute Of Management, Maya Academy Of Advanced Cinematics, University Of Mumbai, The Byramjee Jeejeebhoy Parsee Charitable Trust College, Don Bosco High School (Matunga).

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