About the role
Company Overview
Lakshya, a Keywords Studios company, is headquartered in Gurgaon, India. Established in 2004, the studio has over 700 employees across facilities in Gurgaon, Pune, and Seattle, with sales offices in San Diego and Tokyo. The studio has contributed art to over a hundred game titles, including Bloodborne, Dark Souls II, Just Cause 3, WWE 2K16, Uncharted 2, Farmville, and Cityville. Lakshya collaborates with NASSCOM to support the Indian game development ecosystem.
Job Overview
Lakshya Digital is seeking Senior Artists to create 3D characters and creatures for prominent game titles. Responsibilities include modeling, UV mapping, and texturing assets across various genres and platforms according to client specifications and quality requirements. Artists must plan work efficiently, follow organizational best practices, and deliver error-free assets. Role requirements include polishing work from junior artists, providing leadership support, and potentially acting as a sub-lead on small projects.
Responsibilities
- Work closely with the Lead to scope projects and clarify client requirements.
- Ensure zero ambiguity regarding specifications and timelines; flag concerns immediately.
- Identify the creation approach and set daily work completion targets in coordination with Leads.
- Collect relevant references before starting work.
- Model and texture assets efficiently while conforming to established processes.
- Demonstrate the ability to handle complex project assets.
- Act as a polishing artist to bring junior-level work to completion.
- Perform post-production tasks, including game-engine preparation and verification.
- Analyze information to create efficient work breakdowns and competitive effort estimates.
- Manage own productivity and assist team members in meeting deadlines.
- Deliver high-quality work requiring minimal iteration with zero QC errors.
- Guide junior artists and perform first-level asset reviews.
Requirements
A. Skills, Knowledge and Experience
- Proficiency in industry-standard software: Maya, 3D Studio Max, ZBrush, and Photoshop.
- Preferred experience with Substance Painter, Mudbox, Marvelous Designer, and Unreal Engine asset export.
- Deep knowledge of 3D game character creation processes, including organic and inorganic modeling.
- Ability to model and texture effectively under production conditions and tight deadlines.
- Proven ability to estimate, plan, and supervise game art asset creation.
- Minimum 2+ years of experience in a 3D game or game art services company in an Artist or Senior Artist role.
B. Behaviors and Abilities
- Self-Management:
- Professional daily conduct and ability to meet daily goals.
- Proactive planning of work days and leaves in consultation with management.
- Creation and execution of a self-development plan.
- Staying current with latest tools and technologies.
- Capacity to make sound technical decisions and manage stress in difficult situations.
- Communication:
- Regular reporting to Lead and PM regarding status, issues, and leaves.
- Effective written and verbal communication in English regarding project status, questions, and feedback.
- Ability to communicate complex problems simply and interact confidently with non-Indian team members.
- High emotional intelligence and intent to understand others' perspectives.
- Team / Personal Credibility:
- Capability to serve as a sub-lead and command team respect.
- Reliable delivery of assets within timelines and quality standards.
- Commitment to project success through extra effort and initiative.
- Openness to feedback, ownership of mistakes, and professional mentorship of junior staff.
Benefits
- Opportunity to work on globally recognized game titles.
- Competitive salaries and annual performance-based bonuses.
- Potential for remote work for experienced artists.
- 26 days of Annual leave plus additional paid time off from December 25th to January 1st.
- Term insurance and personal accidental insurance coverage.
- Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental and emotional wellbeing.
- Special Education Assistance Scheme for career development.
Role Information
- Studio: Lakshya
- Location: Asia Pacific, India, Haryana
- Area of Work: Art Services
- Service: Create
- Employment Type: Contract
- Working Pattern: Onsite