Shahid Hussain

Lead 3D Character Animator/Rigger

Terafort • Full time

Feb 2025 - Present • 1 yr 3 mos

I'm currently working as a Lead Animator and Lead Rigger at Terafort, a gaming studio where I play a key role in both the creative and technical pipelines of character development. My responsibilities include leading character animation, rigging, skinning, and character modeling, while ensuring clean topology, proper deformation, and game-ready assets. I am actively involved in art direction and visual quality control, making sure characters meet the required artistic style and technical standards. On the technical side, I handle rig optimization, performance-friendly setups, animation systems, and troubleshooting for smooth integration into Unity and Unreal Engine. I collaborate closely with developers to ensure characters function correctly in gameplay, cinematics, and mobile environments. I also manage and mentor the team by providing clear guidance, constructive feedback, and technical solutions, helping maintain efficient workflows and high-quality output. With a strong focus on keyframe animation, I ensure expressive, believable character performances while meeting production deadlines. At Terafort, I continuously push both artistic quality and technical excellence in game animation and character production.

Lead Animator/Principal Animator/Rigger

GenITeam Solutions • Full time

Dec 2019 - Jan 2025 • 5 yrs 1 mo

As a Principal Animator, I play a key role in leading character animation and rigging pipelines, ensuring high-quality results across projects. I work closely with a talented team, providing clear direction, constructive feedback, and hands-on support to overcome technical challenges while consistently pushing animation quality to the next level. I'm deeply involved in game development, with a strong focus on character animation, rigging, and skinning. I work seamlessly with Unity and Unreal Engine, ensuring characters move with realism, fluidity, and authenticity. Every animation challenge is something I approach with passion and precision. What truly drives my creativity is keyframe animation—this is where performance, personality, and storytelling come to life. It’s the core of my work and where I deliver the strongest impact. 🛠️ Skills & Expertise Character Animation & Keyframe Animation Character Rigging & Skinning Game Development & Gameplay Animation Unity & Unreal Engine Integration Game Cinematics & Cutscenes Realistic & Traditional Animation Cartoon & Cartoon Series Animation Mobile & PC Game Animation Film & Video Production Computer Animation & Rigging Gameplay Mechanics & Animation Systems

3D Character Animator

B19 Studios • Full time

Sep 2016 - Jan 2018 • 1 yr 4 mos

I have had the privilege of working as a 3D Character Animator on a variety of professional projects, including: JAN Cartoon The Wonderland of Alif Nagar Shaukat Khanum Laboratory Collection Centres O!Food These projects have helped me build strong experience in character performance, animation quality, and production workflows.