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Nikhil Vaidya

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Experienced Digital Producer (SME) Specializing in Creative Project Management and Cinematic Content Creation, with Proven Expertise in Managing Complex Creative and VFX Projects.

New Delhi

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Xentrix StudiosMaya Academy of Advanced Cinematics

Nikhil Vaidya is an experienced creative producer with over 13 years of expertise in creative project management and the CG/VFX production pipeline. He has a proven track record of successful project delivery, excelling in scheduling, team management, and multi-channel content development.

Experience

Production Manager

Xentrix Studios

Nov 2022 - Oct 2023Bangalore

Extensive expertise in scheduling for CG Animation with a strategic approach and excellent organizational and analytical skills. Proactive in decision-making and issue management, driving tasks to resolution through prioritization and delegation. Managed both small and large projects, led difficult conversations and remote teams, promoted teamwork, and provided training to others.

Production Coordinator

MPC Technicolor Creative Studios

Apr 2022 - Oct 2022Bangalore

Worked with VFX Producers, Supervisors, Leads, and Artists to ensure smooth project operations. Managed schedules and tracked progress through various departments and teams, meeting internal and external targets. Anticipated deadline challenges and communicated them to Producers and Supervisors for proactive planning. Managed and ran reviews, dailies, and calls, relaying minutes, notes, and briefs to all involved teams.

Senior Production Associate

Byju's Think & Learn Pvt Ltd

Nov 2021 - Apr 2022Bangalore

Oversaw day-to-day production operations, collaborated with department heads to plan resources, and ensured on-time delivery. Managed data and used automation to streamline tracking.

Production Coordinator

Regh Animation Studio

Jul 2021 - Nov 2021Mumbai

Managed daily production operations, resources, collaborated with supervisors and artists, and ensured timely delivery of assets and projects. Prioritized meeting deadlines.

Sr. Graphic Designer

News World Media

Mar 2019 - Jul 2021Bhopal

Assisted with creating graphics aligned with the latest news, including designing broadcast graphics packaging, program packaging, montages, and other openers for various programs, events, and promotional materials.

Production Coordinator

Monkart Infotech Media Pvt Ltd

Jul 2015 - Mar 2019New Delhi

Managed deadlines, delegated tasks, tracked outsourcing, met production targets, sent outputs for approval, and updated the team on client feedback.

Compositor

Digicaptions India Pvt. Ltd. Stereo D

Dec 2013 - Jul 2015Pune

Managed quality control and analyzed 3D output, skilled in converting 2D images into 3D stereoscopic images.

Motion Graphics Designer/Video Editor

Studio Digi Graph

Aug 2012 - Dec 2013New Delhi

Created motion graphics for web and mobile, edited video footage, researched design techniques, and followed company guidelines and standards.

Compositor

Prime Focus Ltd

Mar 2011 - Aug 2012Mumbai

Managed quality control and analysed 3D output, skilled in converting 2D images into 3D stereoscopic images.

Video Editor

Bharat Samachar

Jul 2010 - Mar 2011Bhopal

Edited videos, incorporated music, interviews, and sound clips, ensuring the final product was visually appealing and aligned with the script.

Specialist – Digital Producer (SME)

Annalect India (Omnicom Media Group)

Invalid Date - Invalid DateGurugram

Produced video and motion-related projects across digital, motion, video, and social content production. Collaborated with creative, production, digital, design, and motion teams to develop optimal workflows and production methodologies. Managed multi-channel content and brand platforms, ensuring stakeholder requirements such as versioning, localization, and adaptation of video content were met. Guided and mentored junior team members within the production team. Stayed abreast of emerging production and advertising technologies.

Education

Maya Academy of Advanced Cinematics

Advance Diploma

3D Animation & VFX

Aug 2008 - Jun 2010

Licenses & Certifications

Content Creation: Strategy and Tools

LinkedIn Learning

• No expiration

Business Analytics Foundations: Descriptive, Exploratory, and Explanatory Analytics

LinkedIn Learning

• No expiration

Introduction to Web Design and Development

LinkedIn Learning

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Python for non-programmers

LinkedIn Learning

• No expiration

SEO Foundations

LinkedIn Learning

• No expiration

Agile Foundations

LinkedIn Learning

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Project Management: Technical Projects

LinkedIn Learning

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Video Production Paperwork, from Scripts to Schedules

LinkedIn Learning

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Leveraging Generative AI for Project Management

LinkedIn Learning

• No expiration

Virtual Production Foundations

LinkedIn Learning

• No expiration

Agile Project Management: Comparing Agile Tools

LinkedIn Learning

• No expiration

Project Management for Creative Projects

LinkedIn Learning

• No expiration

Skills

Project Scheduling & Tracking
Project Delivery
Team Management
Resource Planning
Client Management
Video Production
CG/VFX Production Planning
2D to 3D Stereo Conversion Process
Shotgrid (Shotgun)
Excel
Adobe CC
Foundry Nuke
Blachmagic Fusion
Social Media Creation
Content Strategy
Business Analytics
Web Development
Web Design
HTML
Python (Programming Language)
Search Engine Optimization
Agile Project Management
Technical Project Management
Media Project Management
AI for Business
Green Screen
Product Strategy
Video Editing
Motion Graphics