“The Art Director Playbook” with Kshiraj Telang – Art Director at Moon Active

Today’s guest is Kshiraj Telang, a seasoned artist and Art Director at Moon Active. With over 20 years in the entertainment industry, including over a decade in mobile games, Kshiraj has worked at 11 gaming studios worldwide, gaining a unique perspective on diverse environments. He began his career as a cartoonist, evolving into roles as an animator, web artist, and flash game designer. Now, Kshiraj leads a talented team at Moon Active, providing vision for the company and its products. He also launched the ‘Doodles to Downloads’ podcast to give back to the industry and share insights on game art. In this podcast, he shares insights into the differences in work culture between various countries and the impact of these experiences on his professional development. Kshiraj also discusses the challenges and strategies of managing a globally distributed remote team. Additionally, he touches on how to become a better leader and the critical role of decision-making. This episode offers valuable inspiration and practical advice for aspiring or senior artists and leaders in the gaming industry.