Nidhan S.

Freelance digital designer with 20+ years across brand design, web/UI, 2D illustration, motion graphics, and 3D visualization. Known for translating rough ideas into polished, client-ready deliverables with strong aesthetics, clear communication, and fast iteration. Fine arts foundation (oil on canvas) brings strong composition, color, and lighting to modern digital work. What I Deliver for Upwork Clients • Branding & marketing design: logos, brand kits, social creatives, posters, brochures, pitch/one-pagers • Web & UI design: landing pages, web graphics, UI assets, icon sets, responsive layouts • Motion graphics: animated banners, product promos, short explainer animations, text effects • 3D visualization: product mockups, interiors/scenes, 3D assets and renders • Illustration: technical illustrations, vector artwork, characters, stylized graphics Core Skills • Visual design, typography, layout systems, and print production • Web/UI asset design and design handoff (export-ready specs and organized source files) • Motion design fundamentals (timing, easing, compositing) • 3D modeling, lighting, materials, and rendering • Client collaboration: quick discovery, multiple concepts, revision control, and on-time delivery Tools & Technologies • Adobe: Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, Premiere Pro (legacy: ImageReady) • 3D: Autodesk 3ds Max, Autodesk Maya (plus: scene setup, lighting, materials, rendering) • Video/Compositing (legacy): Apple Final Cut Pro, Shake, Eyeon Fusion • Web: HTML, DHTML/CSS, JavaScript (legacy tools: Dreamweaver, Flash) • Productivity: MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint • Operating systems: Windows, macOS Professional Experience Freelance Graphic / Multimedia / Web Designer (Upwork & Direct Clients) | 2014 - Present • Deliver end-to-end design for global clients: discovery, concept options, production, revisions, and final export (web/print/source). • Create logos, brand identities, marketing collateral, and web graphics with consistent visual systems and reusable templates. • Produce motion graphics and animated web banners for product promotions and campaigns. • Build 3D visuals (models, scenes, renders) to support product storytelling and presentation-ready assets. • Maintain client satisfaction through clear milestones, responsive communication, and organized file handoff. Senior Graphic Designer, Ericsson India Pvt. Ltd. | 2014 (as listed on legacy resume) - Present (legacy listing) • Designed websites, portfolios, logos, technical illustrations, posters, brochures/pamphlets, 3D models, and animated banners. Contract Designer, Welco Infotech Pvt. Ltd. | 2008 - 2014 • Designed websites, portfolios, logos, pamphlets, and animated banners; contributed to client web properties. Lead Graphic / Web Designer, Digital Hub India Pvt. Ltd. | 2007 - 2008 • Designed websites, portfolios, logos, and pamphlets; supported multiple web applications and client sites. Contract Designer, Technology 9 Labs | 2006 - 2007 • Designed promotional website for a Discovery Channel series and created graphics/scenes/animations for Flash games. Senior Web / Graphic Designer, Base 77 | 2004 - 2006 • Designed UI elements, themes, layouts, graphics, and text effects for multiple websites. Web / Graphic Designer, SaysNetSoft | 2001 - 2004 • Created 3D models for mechanical tools/devices and designed multiple websites for client businesses. 3D Modeler / Animator, Arena Multimedia | 1999 - 2000 • Built product models and animations; trained students on 3ds Max, Photoshop, and Illustrator. Fine Arts Foundation Oil on canvas painter with a portfolio of 36+ works, including reproductions inspired by Old European masters. This background strengthens composition, color harmony, lighting, and detail in digital and 3D work. Education & Training • B.A. (Arts), Delhi University (1996 - 2000) • Diploma in Painting and Fine Arts, Delhi Institute of Arts & Technical Education • Advanced Diploma: 3D Studio Max, Adobe Photoshop, AutoCAD (Arena Multimedia) • Advanced Diploma: 3D & Animation Technologies (MAAC Academy) • Diploma: HTML/DHTML/JavaScript/VBScript (Oxford Institute) • Advanced Diploma: Flash & Dreamweaver (legacy)