About the role
Company Profile
Lakshya, a Keywords Studios company, is headquartered in Gurgaon, India. With a team of over 700 employees across studio facilities in Gurgaon, Pune, and Seattle, and sales offices in San Diego and Tokyo, the company has established a reputation for high-quality game art since 2004. Lakshya has contributed to over a hundred game titles, including global hits such as Bloodborne, Dark Souls II, Just Cause 3, WWE 2K16, Uncharted 2, Farmville, and Cityville. The team comprises international and Indian talent working across diverse platforms and genres, maintaining a blend of artistic creativity and process orientation.
Job Overview
The Senior Artist role requires a candidate with strong experience in 3D game character creation, process orientation, and team leadership.
Requirements
A. Skills, Knowledge and Experience
- Software Proficiency: Good knowledge of industry-standard software including Maya, 3D Studio Max, ZBrush, and Photoshop. Expert knowledge of Substance Painter and Marvelous Designer.
- Game Engine Integration: Knowledge of creating and exporting assets for game engines such as Unreal Engine.
- Character Creation: Strong understanding of the 3D game character creation process. Hands-on experience in modeling and texturing 3D characters under production conditions (deadlines, client requirements).
- Modeling: Proficiency in both Organic and Inorganic Modeling.
- Planning: Ability to effectively estimate, plan, and supervise game art asset creation.
- Experience: At least 3+ years of experience in a 3D game or game art services company in a Senior Artist role.
B. Behaviors and Abilities
- Self-Management:
- Professional and friendly conduct.
- Ability to create, track, and maintain realistic daily goals.
- Proactive planning of work-days and leaves in consultation with PM/Lead.
- Ability to create and execute a personal self-development plan.
- Stays current with the latest tools and technologies.
- Ability to make timely decisions on asset creation, validated by Art Directors/Leads.
- Communication:
- Regular reporting to Lead and PM regarding work status, leaves, and project issues.
- Ability to communicate in English regarding project questions, asset delivery notes, and feedback.
- Capable of communicating complex problems simply.
- Confident communication with non-Indian team members.
- Strong active listening and empathetic communication skills.
- Team / Personal Credibility:
- Willingness to work as a polishing artist and mentor.
- Consistent, reliable, and trustworthy delivery within timelines.
- Committed to project success, including stretching/extra effort when required.
- Proactive in volunteering for important tasks.
- Open to feedback and accountability for mistakes.
- Sets a positive personal example for junior team members.
Responsibilities
- Work with the Lead to scope projects and clarify client requirements.
- Ensure no ambiguity or confusion regarding specifications or timelines; red-flag issues immediately.
- Define the approach, daily targets, and finalization plans with the Lead before starting assets.
- Collect adequate references prior to work.
- Model and texture assets efficiently according to process and specifications.
- Handle complex assets and establish benchmark quality for projects.
- Function as a "polishing artist" to complete work initiated by junior artists.
- Perform post-production processes, including making assets game-engine ready and engine checks.
- Analyze information to create efficient work break-downs and competitive effort estimates.
- Maintain/improve productivity by:
- Managing own output (from scratch or polishing junior work).
- Assisting other artists with effective methods, tools, and processes.
- Deliver high-quality work with minimal iteration and zero QC errors.
- Guide/supervise junior artists and perform first-level asset reviews.
Benefits
- Opportunity to work on world-renowned game titles.
- Competitive salaries and annual performance-based bonuses.
- Potential for remote work for experienced artists.
- Generous paid time off: 26 annual leaves plus year-end leave (December 25th to January 1st).
- Term insurance and personal accidental insurance coverage.
- Access to a free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental and emotional wellbeing.
- Special Education Assistance Scheme for career development.
Role Information
- Location: Asia Pacific, India, Haryana
- Area of Work: Art Services
- Service: Create
- Employment Type: Full Time
- Working Pattern: Hybrid