Karthikeyan Ramanathan

My name is Karthikeyan and I am a motion designer based in Chennai, India. I have a true passion for infusing static designs with motion, color, and sound to bring them to life.

I have a wealth of experience creating motion graphics, animations, and visual effects for various mediums including film, television, commercials, and digital media. With my strong foundation in software such as After Effects, Cinema 4D, and Photoshop, I have the technical skills and artistic vision to turn your ideas into engaging, dynamic, and visually stunning works of art.

In addition to my creative abilities, I am a team player with excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work under tight deadlines. I am also an effective communicator, able to collaborate with team members and clients alike. I am always open to feedback and willing to adapt as needed to ensure the best possible outcome for your project.

I am eager to bring my skills and expertise to your next project and help bring your vision to life.

SuperOps.ai, Senior Motion Designer, April 2021 – Present 

•  I was the first motion designer at a startup company, where I created all of the brand elements and videos from scratch. 
• I worked closely with the marketing team to develop and execute motion design videos for social media campaigns, landing pages, and product demos. 
• I also collaborated with front end engineers to add micro interactions and SVG animations to the product in order to improve the customer experience. 
• Additionally, I worked with the product team to create UI/UX animation videos to educate customers and help them understand the product's features. 
• I also designed and animated graphics for internal company presentations and events, and I worked closely with the design team to maintain visual consistency and brand alignment across all projects. 

Freshworks, Senior Video Designer, August 2018 – March 2021 

• Created motion design videos for new features in the product. 
• Turned scripts/storyboards into a visual/motion way, which included the layout, typeface, and characters.
• Designed the user experience from concept design and navigation to micro interactions within the product.
• Animated HTML ads for Google ads promotion.
• Trained entry level video designers. 

iTech India Pvt Ltd., Graphics Designer, December 2014 – July 2018

• Created concept sketches and storyboards based on the script.
• Designing illustration in Adobe Illustrator.
• Animating characters and properties in after effects. 
• Designed web templates based on the client requirement with latest trend and technology 
• Designed marketing and branding posters for Facebook and other social media platforms 

We Monster Studio, 3D Generalist, September 2012 – December 2014 

• Designed 3D Models in Maya and Cinema 4D. 
• UV unwrapping and creating texture for the 3d models. 
• Rigging and animating in maya. 
• Created infographics animation in After Effects.

 B.Sc Computer Science from Vivekananda college, Madurai (2007-2010)