Resume — Full Profile

About Jagreuben

Jagreuben Singh Kailay
AVAILABLE SEP '26

High-distinction postgraduate in Animation & Visual Effects from UNSW Sydney, combining deep technical expertise in VFX compositing, procedural FX, and rigging with hands-on experience across the 3D pipeline and sound design.

Proven ability to deliver cinematic-quality work across film, gaming, and advertising — with a track record spanning India and Australia. Available full-time from September 2026, open to relocation across Australia, with immediate part-time and contract work available now.

01 / Education

Academic Record

Sep 2024 – Oct 2026
UNSW Sydney — School of Art & Design

Master of Animation and Visual Effects

Specialisation: Animation · Interactive Technology · Video Graphics & Special Effects.

WAM: 77.5  |  Status: Final subject pending — full-time available September 2026.

2018 – 2021
Chandigarh University

Bachelor of Science in Animation

Sep 2018 – Jul 2021
Alliance Française de Chandigarh

Advanced French Language & Literature — C1.2

CEFR C1.2 — Advanced professional proficiency. A distinguishing asset for international productions, co-productions, and francophone markets.

SubjectGradeSubjectGrade
VFX StudioHD 85Production StudioDN 83
3D VisualisationDN 81Communication SkillsDN 83
Industry StudioDN 81Procedural FX StudioDN 78
Rigging StudioDN 76LeadershipDN 77
Jagreuben working at a multi-monitor VFX workstation at UNSW Sydney
At the UNSW VFX lab, reviewing render output across a multi-monitor pipeline setup.
02 / Experience

Professional Experience

Feb 2026 – Present
buysell.net.au — Sydney, NSW · Part-time

E-Commerce Operations

  • Product photography, listing visuals, and on-site visual presentation across 300+ SKUs
  • Hands-on platform and image-asset management alongside ongoing studies
May 2025 – Feb 2026
Bricks4Kidz Sydney — Sydney, NSW · Part-time

Area Manager

  • Managed operational workflows and team coordination across multiple educational program sessions
  • Led customer engagement, onsite activity management, and staff scheduling for busy school-holiday periods
  • Developed leadership and multi-stakeholder communication skills in a fast-paced, customer-facing environment
Jun 2021 – Sep 2024
Best Of Indian Products (fast.gives) — Punjab, India · Full-time

Social Media Manager & Creative Lead

  • Led end-to-end digital marketing strategy across YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter for an e-commerce brand
  • Produced high-performing visual and video content driving measurable increases in engagement and audience growth
  • Directed creative campaigns from concept through delivery — including graphics, promotional videos, and paid advertising
  • Managed community, analytics, and performance tracking; informed strategy through data-driven insights
  • Contributed to brand growth through creative storytelling, visual identity development, and campaign execution
Feb 2018 – Present
Independent — Fiverr / Direct Clients · Remote

Freelance Music Producer & Sound Designer

  • Composing cinematic soundtracks, trailer music, and immersive audio for film, gaming, and digital media
  • Earliest published release: "Yesterday" (anime music video, Jan 2020) — six years of continuous music production alongside VFX and animation studies
  • Collaborating internationally with creators, studios, and independent media projects
  • Building ongoing client relationships through platforms including Fiverr and direct commissions
03 / Capability

Technical & Creative Skillset

Creative & Production

Visual Effects (VFX)
3D Animation
Motion Graphics
Compositing
Rigging
Procedural FX
Creature Animation
Cinematic Storytelling
Digital Cinematography
Sound Design
Music Production
Graphic Design
Branding & Identity
Video Editing
Photography

Software Proficiency

Adobe After Effects
Adobe Premiere Pro
Adobe Photoshop
FL Studio
Autodesk Maya
Houdini
Foundry Nuke
DaVinci Resolve
Adobe Illustrator
04 / Languages

Languages

English

Full Professional

Hindi

Full Professional

Punjabi

Professional
05 / Highlights

Key Projects

2024–2026

UNSW Masters VFX Projects — High Distinction Achievement

  • VFX Studio (HD 85): Delivered a professional-grade visual effects sequence demonstrating compositing and effects-pipeline mastery
  • 3D Visualisation (DN 81): Produced high-fidelity 3D renders and environments for production-ready deliverables
  • Production Studio (DN 83): End-to-end production pipeline management from concept to final delivery
2018 – Present

Digital Content & Photography Portfolio

  • Active Rookies portfolio showcasing VFX, animation, and visual design work
  • Photography portfolio demonstrating visual composition and artistic direction
View Rookies Profile ↗
06 / Festival & Collaborative Credits

Featured at UNSW Digitropica 2025

Credited as a collaborator on two official student works showcased at Digitropica 2025, UNSW's Animation and Moving Image Festival — verified directly on UNSW's own site, not self-reported.

07 / Certifications
  • Alliance Française — French C1.2 (2021)
  • Trinity College London — Piano, Grade 2 (2017)
08 / Availability
  • Full-time from: September 2026
  • Open to relocation across Australia
  • Immediate part-time / contract available
  • Based in Campsie, Sydney NSW
References available upon request

Ready to Work Together?