Rajat Kharkwal

Video production leader with over a decade of experience managing end to end production, from concept, scripting and storyboarding through shoots, post production and final delivery, across traditional and generative AI workflows. Leads production crews on location, directs teams of editors, and reviews and approves final cuts for multi platform delivery. Builds and costs hybrid and agentic AI production pipelines using n8n orchestration across Veo, Kling, Runway, Midjourney, FLUX and ElevenLabs, with governance and audit trail design for AI generated content.

Delivered 50+ videos and motion graphics campaigns for institutional clients and independently produced a full AI generated short film.

Independent Video Producer / AI Video Producer at Freelance (2024 – Present)

• Lead end to end video production for several development sector and independent clients, including a two video series for Terre des Hommes's Children and Youth on the Move program
• Architect hybrid and agentic AI production pipelines orchestrated in n8n across Veo, Kling, Sora, Runway, Midjourney, FLUX, Seedance and ElevenLabs, with per model cost structuring and governance and audit trail design
• Designed and deployed 20+ custom GPTs and Claude based AI skills that automate scripting, social content, video editing and graphic design workflows for journalists, artists and organizations
• Wrote, directed, edited and scored a full AI generated short film independently, using free generative tools to hold character, color and visual identity consistent across every shot
• Curate a portfolio of AI generated video work, published at rajatkharkwal.my.canva.site/rajat-s-ai-portfolio

Consultant, Multimedia and Films at Vertiver Pvt. Ltd. (2023 – 2024)

• Scripted, filmed and delivered 10+ video and motion graphics projects for USAID, GIZ and NABARD, applying visual storytelling and pacing to sustainability and climate change content
• Reviewed and approved final cuts from a team of 3 editors, safeguarding editorial quality across deliverables
• Coordinated full production crews across several location shoots from planning through delivery
• Mentored junior staff on narrative structure and audience engagement

Senior Video Editor at Vertiver Pvt. Ltd. (2015 – 2022)

• Produced and edited 50+ videos and motion graphics campaigns for USAID, GIZ and NABARD backed programs, maintaining consistent visual branding across multi platform delivery
• Led and mentored a team of 3 video editors, setting quality standards from concept through final output
• Directed full production crews across shoots, sustaining 7 years of continuous creative delivery

Senior Video Editor and Content Creator at iOL Digitals (2014 – 2015)

• Produced day to day digital marketing content, including graphics, YouTube videos and corporate video, for brand clients Nitco, Hamleys and Steve Madden
• Managed turnaround across multiple concurrent accounts within strict deadlines

Graphic Designer / Video Editor at Visionnext Media Productions (2013 – 2013)

• Designed graphics and produced video creatives for internal marketing, communications and promotional projects

Bachelor of Arts in Multimedia and Filmmaking – MSU (2009 – 2012)