A Multidisciplinary Creative Visionary
Bringing together animation, filmmaking, illustration, graphic novels, theatre, art direction and visual storytelling to create meaningful creative experiences.
Aakaarr Avatar Jain
Animation Film Designer • Filmmaker • Graphic Novelist • Art Director • Theatre Artist
Media & Industry Recognition
Animation Today
Mumbai – 2014
Doordarshan
Interview – 1997
Dainik Jagran
Interview
Sahara Samay
24 September 2005
ETV Uttar Pradesh
10 April 2004
Hare Krishna TV
2021 & other channels
Featured Creative Work
Character Designer – Mahavatar Narsimha
Worked as a Character Designer for Mahavatar Narsimha, described in the profile as India's first blockbuster animated movie, produced by Hombale Films and Kleem Productions.
Art Director – Shaktimaan Comic Book Universe
Worked as Art Director for the upcoming official Shaktimaan comic book universe in association with Mukesh Khanna / Bheeshm International, Mumbai, and Fly Dreams Production, Delhi.
Karan Pishachini
Worked as Art Director for the graphic novel and web-series project published by Cinemics Studio.
Animated Web Series
Worked as an Art / Animation Director on an animated web series based on Mexican smugglers, produced by Atiksh Entertainment.
Creative Expertise
Indian Comics Association
Creative Member of the Indian Comics Association (ICA), described in the profile as a partner of the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting and various State Governments.
Aakaarr Avatar Jain
Animation Film Designer • Filmmaker • Graphic Novelist • Art Director • Theatre Artist
Professional Profile
Aakaarr Avatar Jain is a multidisciplinary artist, animation filmmaker, art director, graphic novelist and theatre artist with extensive experience across animation, film, comics, theatre, graphic design and production design.
His creative practice combines visual storytelling, character design, concept art, illustration, animation, art direction and production design . Over the years, he has worked across feature films, animation projects, graphic novels, web series, commercial films, theatre productions and corporate productions.
With a strong foundation in fine arts and animation, Aakaar has developed a distinctive approach to visual storytelling, bringing together traditional artistic skills and contemporary digital techniques.
He comes from an artistic background and has dedicated his professional journey to developing art, storytelling and visual culture through multiple creative mediums.
Creative Organizations & Collaborations
Universal Aakaar
Founder of Universal Aakaar – The House of Film & Animation.
Badams Production
Approximately eight years as Marketing & Management Head, Film Associate and Art Director.
Baboon Design Studio
Worked as Art Director and Developer.
Gamethics Studio
Worked as Art Director in Indore.
Cinemics Comics
Worked as an Art Director.
Fenil Comics & Pitara Studios
Worked as Content Developer and Concept Designer.
Theatre, Film & Production
Blue Krishna Theatre: Associated for approximately 10 years with the young artist theatre group, taking leading roles and handling art direction for stage productions and new plays.
Corporate & Commercial Productions: Worked as Creative Director, handling production design for corporate videos, creative shot design, direction and storyboarding.
Documentary – Parampara: Worked as Co-Director with IMDB-listed film director Abhishek Bhardwaj on the documentary Parampara, produced by Badams Production.
Television Commercials: Worked as Assistant Director with Abhishek Bhardwaj on the TV commercial for I-Next Mobiles.
Graphic Novels: Worked as a Concept Artist on an upcoming graphic novel by Abhishek Bhardwaj.
Awards & Achievements
Best Art Director – The Screen
3D Short Movie, Zee Learn India – 2023
Best Art Director – The Last Hope
3D Short Movie, Zee Learn India – 2019
Best Art Director – I Wish
3D Short Movie, Zee Learn India – 2018
Best Art Director – Constrast
3D Short Movie, Zee Learn India – 2017
Four National Awards in Painting
Won four National Awards in Painting in All India Painting Competitions organized by R.W.W.C.O. / Indian Railways Railway Board, New Delhi, in 1996, 1997, 1999 and 2000.
Chitrakala Samman
Honoured by Yuva Chetana Samiti – 2004
First Position
Painting exhibition at Lalit Kala Sangeet Vikas Parishad – 1999
Zonal Painting Competitions
Won First Award in Zonal Painting Competitions organized by N.E. Railway Mahila Samiti under R.W.W.C.O., New Delhi, during 1993–2002.
"Visual storytelling brings together art, imagination and human emotion, creating a language that can connect people across generations and mediums."
— Aakaarr Avatar Jain