SXILL Trained Candidate to Represent India in 3D Digital Game Art at WorldSkills Shanghai 2026
Chandigarh, India
SXILL is proud to announce that Harsh Pawar, a participant in its specialized 3D Digital Game Art Bootcamp held in March 2026, has been selected to represent India in the 3D Digital Game Art skill at WorldSkills Shanghai 2026.
Harsh, who secured the Silver Medal at IndiaSkills 2025-2026, has earned the distinction of representing India on the world’s biggest skills platform, where the finest young professionals from across the globe will compete and showcase their expertise.
This achievement further strengthens SXILL’s position as one of India’s leading training institutions in Animation, Game Art, Digital Content Creation, and industry-focused skill development.
The March 2026 bootcamp was designed to prepare candidates for the demanding standards of international competition by focusing on advanced game art workflows, digital sculpting, modeling, texturing, visual storytelling, production pipelines, and competition-specific performance enhancement.
Harsh was personally trained and mentored by Vineet Raj Kapoor, a veteran design educator and WorldSkills expert, alongside Manpreet Singh, Game Art Expert and industry mentor. The bootcamp also benefited from the expertise of Mangat Chauhan, Creative Director of the popular animation franchise Motu Patlu, and Abhishek Saini, Graphics Trainer and Design Mentor.
The initiative was further strengthened through the dedicated support of Neelu Kapoor (Mentor) and the coordination efforts of Shripal Singh and Preeti Lama, who ensured a structured and high-performance learning environment throughout the training program.
Speaking on the achievement, Vineet Raj Kapoor said:
“Harsh’s selection is the result of consistent effort, discipline, and a willingness to push beyond national benchmarks. The objective of the bootcamp was to help candidates understand and perform at international standards, and we are delighted to see Harsh carry those efforts forward as he prepares to represent India at WorldSkills Shanghai 2026.”
The skill of 3D Digital Game Art combines creativity, technical expertise, visual communication, character and environment creation, digital sculpting, texturing, rendering, and game production workflows. As the global gaming industry continues its rapid expansion, skilled game artists are increasingly in demand across entertainment, animation, gaming, virtual production, and immersive media sectors.
SXILL has been actively involved in training and mentoring skill competitors across multiple disciplines and remains committed to supporting India’s journey towards excellence in international skills competitions. Through industry-led programs, mentorship, and competition-focused bootcamps, SXILL continues to nurture the next generation of creative professionals and skill champions.
The entire SXILL family congratulates Harsh Pawar on this remarkable achievement and wishes him every success as he prepares to represent India at WorldSkills Shanghai 2026.
About SXILL
SXILL is a specialized institution focused on Animation, 3D Character Animation, Game Art, Graphic Design, UI/UX Design, and emerging creative technologies. Through industry-driven learning, mentorship, and competition-oriented training, SXILL works towards developing globally competitive creative professionals and future skill champions for India.
