Lakshya, a Keywords Studios company, in India is headquartered in Gurgaon and has a team of over 700 employees spread across studio facilities in Gurgaon, Pune and Seattle, and sales offices in San Diego and Tokyo. Setup in 2004, Lakshya has, over the last 20 years, created a reputation in the game development industry for being a highly talented and dependable game art studio. During this time, Lakshya has created art for over a hundred game titles, including hugely successful global hits such as Bloodborne, Dark Souls II, Just Cause 3, WWE 2K16, Uncharted 2, Farmville and Cityville. Lakshya s senior team, which comprises of top-notch International and Indian talent, has a huge amount of experience of creating art for different game platforms and genres. Lakshya blends artistic creativity with strong process orientation in order to deliver best in class services. Lakshya works closely with NASSCOM to help in the growth of the game development eco-system in India. Responsibilities Create highly detailed and visually appealing 3D vehicle models, textures, and materials. Collaborate with designers and engineers to ensure vehicles integrate seamlessly into the game engine. Optimize vehicle assets for performance while maintaining high-quality visuals. Stay up-to-date with industry trends and technologies to enhance the realism of our vehicle art. Mentor and guide junior artists, fostering a culture of continuous improvement. A strong portfolio showcasing your expertise in vehicle modeling and texturing. Extensive experience with industry-standard 3D modeling software (e.g., Maya, 3ds Max, Blender). Proficiency in creating realistic

Lakshya, a Keywords Studios company, in India is headquartered in Gurgaon and has a team of over 700 employees spread across studio facilities in Gurgaon, Pune and Seattle, and sales offices in San Diego and Tokyo. Setup in 2004, Lakshya has, over the last 20 years, created a reputation in the game development industry for being a highly talented and dependable game art studio. During this time, Lakshya has created art for over a hundred game titles, including hugely successful global hits such as Bloodborne, Dark Souls II, Just Cause 3, WWE 2K16, Uncharted 2, Farmville and Cityville. Lakshya's senior team, which comprises of top-notch International and Indian talent, has a huge amount of experience of creating art for different game platforms and genres. Lakshya blends artistic creativity with strong process orientation in order to deliver best in class services. Lakshya works closely with NASSCOM to help in the growth of the game development eco-system in India. For more info, please refer to https://lakshyadigital.com/ Job Overview: We are looking for a skilled and motivated Technical Artist to join our game development team. The ideal candidate will bridge the gap between art and engineering, ensuring visually stunning and technically optimized game environments. You will work closely with developers to create immersive levels in unreal Engine, write or modify shaders, and implement tools that enhance our production pipeline. Requirements 3-6 years of experience as a Technical Artist in the game industry Proven expertise in Unreal Engine, especially level creation and visual scripting Strong understanding of realtime shader creation, Blueprint Proficient in at least one 3D software such as Blender, Maya, or 3ds Max Solid understanding of lighting, rendering, and optimization techniques for real-time environments Good problem-solving and communication skills Bonus Skills (Nice to Have): Experience with mobile game optimization Familiarity with scripting languages like C++ or Unreal Blueprint for pipeline tools Knowledge of procedural generation with PCG, FX, or real-time visual storytelling Experience working in agile or cross-disciplinary game teams Key Responsibilities: Create and implement visually rich game levels in Unreal Engine based on design and gameplay requirements Develop and optimize shaders using Material Editor for various in-game effects Collaborate with the art team to ensure assets are integrated correctly and perform well in-engine Troubleshoot technical issues related to lighting, materials, and asset performance Assist in developing and maintaining asset pipelines and best practices Support artists by building and maintaining tools and scripts that enhance productivity What We Offer: Opportunity to work on high-quality, original IP games Collaborative and creative team environment Competitive compensation and benefits Growth opportunities within a well-established game development company Benefits Role Information: EN Studio: Lakshya Location: Asia Pacific, India, Haryana Area of Work: Art Services Service: Create Employment Type: Contract Working Pattern: Onsite Show more Show less

This role involves planning and managing a portion or sub-component of a project while adhering to organizational processes and best practices. Working under the guidance of a Project Manager (PM) or Senior Project Manager (SPM), the individual will ensure the smooth execution of assigned tasks, driving the team to meet deadlines. Key responsibilities include assisting in the development of project schedules and budgets, setting up project repositories, and ensuring team members have appropriate access to all client-provided specifications, assets, and internal checklists. The role also involves task management, ensuring artists are clear on their responsibilities, monitoring progress, and providing regular feedback to both artists and Reporting Managers. In the PMs absence, the role serves as a backup, with potential responsibility to manage small or simple projects when required. 1. Skills, Knowledge and Experience a. Knowledge of the basics of project planning and scheduling b. Knowledge of the basics of risk planning c. Ability to coordinate with different people

Lakshya, a Keywords Studios company, in India is headquartered in Gurgaon and has a team of over 700 employees spread across studio facilities in Gurgaon, Pune and Seattle, and sales offices in San Diego and Tokyo. Setup in 2004, Lakshya has, over the last 20 years, created a reputation in the game development industry for being a highly talented and dependable game art studio. During this time, Lakshya has created art for over a hundred game titles, including hugely successful global hits such as Bloodborne, Dark Souls II, Just Cause 3, WWE 2K16, Uncharted 2, Farmville and Cityville. Lakshya s senior team, which comprises of top-notch International and Indian talent, has a huge amount of experience of creating art for different game platforms and genres. Lakshya blends artistic creativity with strong process orientation in order to deliver best in class services. Lakshya works closely with NASSCOM to help in the growth of the game development eco-system in India. For more info, please refer to https://lakshyadigital.com/ Job Overview: We are looking for a skilled and motivated Technical Artist to join our game development team. The ideal candidate will bridge the gap between art and engineering, ensuring visually stunning and technically optimized game environments. You will work closely with developers to create immersive levels in unreal Engine, write or modify shaders, and implement tools that enhance our production pipeline. 3-6 years of experience as a Technical Artist in the game industry. Proven expertise in Unreal Engine , especially level creation and visual scripting. Strong understanding of realtime shader creation, Blueprint . Proficient in at least one 3D software such as Blender, Maya, or 3ds Max. Solid understanding of lighting, rendering, and optimization techniques for real-time environments. Good problem-solving and communication skills. Bonus Skills (Nice to Have): Experience with mobile game optimization. Familiarity with scripting languages like C++ or Unreal Blueprint for pipeline tools. Knowledge of procedural generation with PCG, FX, or real-time visual storytelling. Experience working in agile or cross-disciplinary game teams. Key Responsibilities: Create and implement visually rich game levels in Unreal Engine based on design and gameplay requirements. Develop and optimize shaders using Material Editor for various in-game effects. Collaborate with the art team to ensure assets are integrated correctly and perform well in-engine. Troubleshoot technical issues related to lighting, materials, and asset performance. Assist in developing and maintaining asset pipelines and best practices. Support artists by building and maintaining tools and scripts that enhance productivity. What We Offer: Opportunity to work on high-quality, original IP games. Collaborative and creative team environment. Competitive compensation and benefits. Growth opportunities within a well-established game development company. Role Information: EN Studio: Lakshya Location: Asia Pacific, India, Haryana Area of Work: Art Services Service: Create Employment Type: Contract Working Pattern: Onsite

Lakshya, a Keywords Studios company, in India is headquartered in Gurgaon and has a team of over 700 employees spread across studio facilities in Gurgaon, Pune and Seattle, and sales offices in San Diego and Tokyo. Setup in 2004, Lakshya has, over the last 20 years, created a reputation in the game development industry for being a highly talented and dependable game art studio. During this time, Lakshya has created art for over a hundred game titles, including hugely successful global hits such as Bloodborne, Dark Souls II, Just Cause 3, WWE 2K16, Uncharted 2, Farmville and Cityville. Lakshya's senior team, which comprises of top-notch International and Indian talent, has a huge amount of experience of creating art for different game platforms and genres. Lakshya blends artistic creativity with strong process orientation in order to deliver best in class services. Lakshya works closely with NASSCOM to help in the growth of the game development eco-system in India. For more info, please refer to https://lakshyadigital.com/ Lakshya Digital, a Keywords Studio is looking for experienced Rigging Artists to join our team and work on AAA game Titles. Requirements A graduate with working experience of more than 3+ years in character setup / rigging Able to build custom biped, quadruped, facial and mechanical rigs Good knowledge of anatomy for both human/biped and animal/quadruped Equally proficient in Maya and Blender Good understanding of the game art creation pipeline Candidates should be able to work with minimal guidance and be comfortable working in a team environment Self-motivated, good communications skills and problem-solving abilities Background in visual arts/design with a strong understanding of form, geometry and movement Artists who have skills in other functional areas (modeling, texturing etc.) Passionate gamer with experience playing a wide range of video games Basic Knowledge of MEL & Python scripting Responsibilities Study the task specifications and client brief thoroughly before initiating estimation or commencing work on tasks. Understand the information provided and highlight to the Lead any missing or contradictory information Provide a list of queries to the Lead to seek clarification on the task allocated. Ensure that maximum clarity is achieved regarding the specifications, art direction and approach for a task before commencing work on it Work closely with the Lead to arrive at appropriate effort estimates for tasks Ensure that there is no ambiguity or confusion regarding any aspect (specifications, timelines etc.) of the task in hand. Should not make any unwarranted assumptions. Should red flag to the Lead/sub-Lead any confusion or ambiguity Before commencing work on the task, ensure that there is clear identification of the approach to be taken to create the task as well as daily work completion targets and the same have been discussed with the Lead/sub-Lead before finalization Collect adequate and appropriate references before commencing work Create controls for animation. Rigging and skinning of characters and props Provide daily update of task status to Lead/sub-Lead Adopt organization mandated Best Practices and Work Processes while working on a task Deliver high quality work with zero QC errors and resulting in minimal iteration. Diligently check task against checklist to ensure that the task complies with all specifications Benefits We offer the opportunity to work on some of the best-known game titles in the world We offer competitive salaries and annual performance-based bonuses We offer generous paid time off. You get 26 Annual leaves and additional paid time off at the year-end (from 25th December to 1st January) We cover Term Insurance and Personal accidental insurance for you Benefit from our free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental and emotional wellbeing You can also avail our Special Education Assistance Scheme to further develop your career ... And a lot more! Show more Show less

Lakshya, a Keywords Studios company, in India is headquartered in Gurgaon and has a team of over 700 employees spread across studio facilities in Gurgaon, Pune and Seattle, and sales offices in San Diego and Tokyo. Setup in 2004, Lakshya has, over the last 20 years, created a reputation in the game development industry for being a highly talented and dependable game art studio. During this time, Lakshya has created art for over a hundred game titles, including hugely successful global hits such as Bloodborne, Dark Souls II, Just Cause 3, WWE 2K16, Uncharted 2, Farmville and Cityville. Lakshya's senior team, which comprises of top-notch International and Indian talent, has a huge amount of experience of creating art for different game platforms and genres. Lakshya blends artistic creativity with strong process orientation in order to deliver best in class services. Lakshya works closely with NASSCOM to help in the growth of the game development eco-system in India. For more info, please refer to https://lakshyadigital.com/ Lakshya Digital, a Keywords Studio is looking for experienced Rigging Artists to join our team and work on AAA game Titles. Requirements A graduate with working experience of more than 3+ years in character setup / rigging Able to build custom biped, quadruped, facial and mechanical rigs Good knowledge of anatomy for both human/biped and animal/quadruped Equally proficient in Maya and Blender Good understanding of the game art creation pipeline Candidates should be able to work with minimal guidance and be comfortable working in a team environment Self-motivated, good communications skills and problem-solving abilities Background in visual arts/design with a strong understanding of form, geometry and movement Artists who have skills in other functional areas (modeling, texturing etc.) Passionate gamer with experience playing a wide range of video games Basic Knowledge of MEL & Python scripting Responsibilities Study the task specifications and client brief thoroughly before initiating estimation or commencing work on tasks. Understand the information provided and highlight to the Lead any missing or contradictory information Provide a list of queries to the Lead to seek clarification on the task allocated. Ensure that maximum clarity is achieved regarding the specifications, art direction and approach for a task before commencing work on it Work closely with the Lead to arrive at appropriate effort estimates for tasks Ensure that there is no ambiguity or confusion regarding any aspect (specifications, timelines etc.) of the task in hand. Should not make any unwarranted assumptions. Should red flag to the Lead/sub-Lead any confusion or ambiguity Before commencing work on the task, ensure that there is clear identification of the approach to be taken to create the task as well as daily work completion targets and the same have been discussed with the Lead/sub-Lead before finalization Collect adequate and appropriate references before commencing work Create controls for animation. Rigging and skinning of characters and props Provide daily update of task status to Lead/sub-Lead Adopt organization mandated Best Practices and Work Processes while working on a task Deliver high quality work with zero QC errors and resulting in minimal iteration. Diligently check task against checklist to ensure that the task complies with all specifications Benefits We offer the opportunity to work on some of the best-known game titles in the world We offer competitive salaries and annual performance-based bonuses We offer generous paid time off. You get 26 Annual leaves and additional paid time off at the year-end (from 25th December to 1st January) We cover Term Insurance and Personal accidental insurance for you Benefit from our free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental and emotional wellbeing You can also avail our Special Education Assistance Scheme to further develop your career ... And a lot more! Show more Show less

Lakshya, a Keywords Studios company, in India is headquartered in Gurgaon and has a team of over 700 employees spread across studio facilities in Gurgaon, Pune and Seattle, and sales offices in San Diego and Tokyo. Setup in 2004, Lakshya has, over the last 20 years, created a reputation in the game development industry for being a highly talented and dependable game art studio. During this time, Lakshya has created art for over a hundred game titles, including hugely successful global hits such as Bloodborne, Dark Souls II, Just Cause 3, WWE 2K16, Uncharted 2, Farmville and Cityville. Lakshya’s senior team, which comprises of top-notch International and Indian talent, has a huge amount of experience of creating art for different game platforms and genres. Lakshya blends artistic creativity with strong process orientation in order to deliver best in class services. Lakshya works closely with NASSCOM to help in the growth of the game development eco-system in India. For more info, please refer to https://lakshyadigital.com/ About the Role: The incumbent will be responsible for the overall recruitment process starting from designing and implementing recruitment strategies. He/she will be responsible for building a healthy relationship with internal stakeholders as well as external recruitment vendors. Additionally, he/she will be fully responsible for identifying all issue evolving during hiring job vacancies and find resolutions to the same. Be responsible for the full utilization of social media recruitment and the entire social media communication of HR. Requirements Skills Must be a graduate with a minimum of 3 years of experience in talent acquisition. Excellent communication skills. Excellent negotiation skills. Strong Analytical skills. Social Media Knowledge. Process Orientation. Adaptable to changes. Team Player with a positive attitude. Experience with HR tools like Workday and Workable (AI-based tools) is a plus. Job Description: Management of complete recruitment life cycle for identifying best talent from diverse sources. Work very closely with hiring managers to ensure proper understanding of needs of the manager and the requirements and expectations of the job. Establish and develop effective working relationships with business leaders. Sourcing the best talent through Internal Database, Job Portal, Head Hunting, References, Advertisements, Networking Sites, etc. Responsible for Manpower Planning, budgeting, ensuring smooth interview, offer & joining process. Explores the market best practices in the recruitment and staffing and implement appropriate best practices in the organization. Builds a quality relationship with the internal customers and external recruitment agencies. Sets the social media communication strategy for different job profiles and functions in the organization. Conduct telephonic Interviews and short-listing potential candidates. Conducts job interviews for the required job positions (or key jobs in the organization). Conduct employee referral programs, tie ups with institutes and campus, run recruitment Drives, Campus etc for closing the position within given TAT. Responsible for Employer branding by positioning the company as a great place to work to attract, engage, and hire the best candidates. Ensuring Dashboard of Recruitment are shared on a weekly basis. Generate reports on various recruiting statistics; time to fill, cost per hire, source of hire etc. Managing salary negotiation, offer preparation, background verification, new joinee feedback etc. Benefits Role Information: EN Studio: Lakshya Location: Asia Pacific, India, Haryana Area of Work: People & Culture Service: Support Services Employment Type: Full Time Working Pattern: Onsite

Lakshya, a Keywords Studios company, in India is headquartered in Gurgaon and has a team of over 700 employees spread across studio facilities in Gurgaon, Pune and Seattle, and sales offices in San Diego and Tokyo. Setup in 2004, Lakshya has, over the last 20 years, created a reputation in the game development industry for being a highly talented and dependable game art studio. During this time, Lakshya has created art for over a hundred game titles, including hugely successful global hits such as Bloodborne, Dark Souls II, Just Cause 3, WWE 2K16, Uncharted 2, Farmville and Cityville. Lakshya's senior team, which comprises of top-notch International and Indian talent, has a huge amount of experience of creating art for different game platforms and genres. Lakshya blends artistic creativity with strong process orientation in order to deliver best in class services. Lakshya works closely with NASSCOM to help in the growth of the game development eco-system in India. For more info, please refer to https://lakshyadigital.com/ About the Role: The incumbent will be responsible for the overall recruitment process starting from designing and implementing recruitment strategies. He/she will be responsible for building a healthy relationship with internal stakeholders as well as external recruitment vendors. Additionally, he/she will be fully responsible for identifying all issue evolving during hiring job vacancies and find resolutions to the same. Be responsible for the full utilization of social media recruitment and the entire social media communication of HR. Requirements Skills Must be a graduate with a minimum of 3 years of experience in talent acquisition Excellent communication skills Excellent negotiation skills Strong Analytical skills Social Media Knowledge Process Orientation Adaptable to changes Team Player with a positive attitude Experience with HR tools like Workday and Workable (AI-based tools) is a plus Job Description: Management of complete recruitment life cycle for identifying best talent from diverse sources Work very closely with hiring managers to ensure proper understanding of needs of the manager and the requirements and expectations of the job Establish and develop effective working relationships with business leaders Sourcing the best talent through Internal Database, Job Portal, Head Hunting, References, Advertisements, Networking Sites, etc Responsible for Manpower Planning, budgeting, ensuring smooth interview, offer & joining process Explores the market best practices in the recruitment and staffing and implement appropriate best practices in the organization Builds a quality relationship with the internal customers and external recruitment agencies Sets the social media communication strategy for different job profiles and functions in the organization Conduct telephonic Interviews and short-listing potential candidates Conducts job interviews for the required job positions (or key jobs in the organization) Conduct employee referral programs, tie ups with institutes and campus, run recruitment Drives, Campus etc for closing the position within given TAT Responsible for Employer branding by positioning the company as a great place to work to attract, engage, and hire the best candidates Ensuring Dashboard of Recruitment are shared on a weekly basis Generate reports on various recruiting statistics; time to fill, cost per hire, source of hire etc Managing salary negotiation, offer preparation, background verification, new joinee feedback etc. Benefits Role Information: EN Studio: Lakshya Location: Asia Pacific, India, Haryana Area of Work: People & Culture Service: Support Services Employment Type: Full Time Working Pattern: Onsite

Lakshya, a Keywords Studios company, in India is headquartered in Gurgaon and has a team of over 700 employees spread across studio facilities in Gurgaon, Pune and Seattle, and sales offices in San Diego and Tokyo. Setup in 2004, Lakshya has, over the last 20 years, created a reputation in the game development industry for being a highly talented and dependable game art studio. During this time, Lakshya has created art for over a hundred game titles, including hugely successful global hits such as Bloodborne, Dark Souls II, Just Cause 3, WWE 2K16, Uncharted 2, Farmville and Cityville. Lakshya s senior team, which comprises of top-notch International and Indian talent, has a huge amount of experience of creating art for different game platforms and genres. Lakshya blends artistic creativity with strong process orientation in order to deliver best in class services. Lakshya works closely with NASSCOM to help in the growth of the game development eco-system in India. For more info, please refer to https://lakshyadigital.com/ About the Role: The incumbent will be responsible for the overall recruitment process starting from designing and implementing recruitment strategies. He/she will be responsible for building a healthy relationship with internal stakeholders as well as external recruitment vendors. Additionally, he/she will be fully responsible for identifying all issue evolving during hiring job vacancies and find resolutions to the same. Be responsible for the full utilization of social media recruitment and the entire social media communication of HR. Skills Must be a graduate with a minimum of 3 years of experience in talent acquisition. Excellent communication skills. Excellent negotiation skills. Strong Analytical skills. <

IML_Technical_Project _Manager(JOB00671) Hyderabad, Hyderabad, Telangana , India (HHTI),Chennai, Chennai, Tamil Nadu , India (TCTI) Experience Range-12 - 16 Years Role Summary: The AI Manager leads the AI team, contributing to technical strategy and decision-making. This role involves managing the day-to-day delivery of the AI/ML team, responsible for building, deploying, and maintaining robust, scalable, and efficient ML models. Essential Responsibilities: Provide technical leadership and strategic direction for the AI team, aligning with overall company objectives. Lead and mentor a team of data engineers, MLOps engineers, and machine learning engineers to achieve project objectives and deliverables (development and deployment of ML models for AI use cases across the platform). Contribute to AI/ML architecture design and implementation. Collaborate with business, engineering, infrastructure, and data science teams to translate their needs or challenges into production-grade Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning models for batch and real-time requirements. Serve as a primary point of contact for US & Thryve leaders, ensuring clear communication and aligning with project goals and objectives. Guide the AI/ML engineers with respect to business objectives, connecting the dots, and helping the team come up with optimal ML models based on use cases. Manage day-to-day operations, ensuring adherence to process, scope, quality, and timelines. Assume the role of an engagement coordinator between the Thryve India team and US counterparts (techno-functional). Highlight risks and concerns to the leadership team and work with multiple stakeholders to establish alignment, contingency, and/or mitigation plans as required. Proactively track delivery statuses and project progress, taking ownership of all deliverables from Thryve. Communicate effectively with team members, US stakeholders, and management. Stay up-to-date with the latest trends and advancements in AI and ML, and identify opportunities for the team to implement new models and technologies. Propose and implement best engineering and research practices for scaling ML-powered features, enabling fast iteration and efficient experimentation with novel features. Required Skills and Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, or a related field. 12 to 16 years of total experience, with at least 3 years of experience leading/managing AI/ML projects (Worked in Predictive modeling projects), achieving clear & measurable business objectives. Good understanding of US Health insurance with at least 2+ years of experience in the same. Experience and understanding of the entire MLOps pipeline, from data ingestion to production. Strong understanding of AI/ML concepts & algorithms, including supervised, unsupervised, and reinforcement learning, as well as MLOps. Proven ability to take successful, complex ideas from experimentation to production. Hands-on experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) or any public cloud platform. Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills. Proven experience in leading, motivating & inspiring teams to foster collaboration. Proficient in identifying, assessing, and calling out risks and mitigation plans to stakeholders. Experience in implementing process improvements and learning from past projects to enhance future performance. Ability to analyze external and internal processes and create strategies for service delivery optimization. Experience in working with diverse teams and stakeholders, understanding their needs and managing expectations. Experience In handling team & managing multiple stakeholders. Job Type: Full-time Pay: ₹3,000,000.00 - ₹3,500,000.00 per year Benefits: Health insurance Schedule: Day shift Monday to Friday Work Location: In person

Lakshya, a Keywords Studios company, in India is headquartered in Gurgaon and has a team of over 700 employees spread across studio facilities in Gurgaon, Pune and Seattle, and sales offices in San Diego and Tokyo. Setup in 2004, Lakshya has, over the last 20 years, created a reputation in the game development industry for being a highly talented and dependable game art studio. During this time, Lakshya has created art for over a hundred game titles, including hugely successful global hits such as Bloodborne, Dark Souls II, Just Cause 3, WWE 2K16, Uncharted 2, Farmville and Cityville. Lakshya's senior team, which comprises of top-notch International and Indian talent, has a huge amount of experience of creating art for different game platforms and genres. Lakshya blends artistic creativity with strong process orientation in order to deliver best in class services. Lakshya works closely with NASSCOM to help in the growth of the game development eco-system in India. For more info, please refer to https://lakshyadigital.com/ About the Role: Seniors Artists play a very important role in the art team. They often take on the most complex of art creation tasks on projects, and their role extends to beyond creation of art. They help with the study and interpretation of client specifications and requirements, create queries for the client, do first level artistic check of the work done by artists, troubleshooting etc. The Senior Artist position is a key stepping stone to higher roles such as Art Lead and Specialist. The role therefore has not only art creation responsibilities, but it also has elements of responsibilities from higher roles - such as those related to work estimation or first level review of the work of peers and juniors. Requirements Skills Excellent 3D environment creation skills High degree of proficiency in the use of industry standard software like Maya, Max, Photoshop and zBrush Hands on experience working with software like Substance Painter, Substance Designer, Blender Strong knowledge of Game Art pipeline, Realtime shaders and engines like Unreal and Unity. Strong attention to detail Good communication skills - verbal and written Self-starter Team player Experience At least 5 years of experience in creating 3D art assets for AAA titles Job Description: Study and interpret client brief and specifications to arrive at a clear understanding of work requirement Assist in effort estimation for new work Contribute to the pre-production work by collecting relevant references, creating checklists, formulating queries for clients etc. Help establish clarity in asset creation workflow for a project by creating the sample asset Create high quality error free 3D assets as per client's specifications Deliver files as per client specifications / best practices with regard to file naming, folder structure etc. Undertake the creation of benchmark assets for a project Provide direction / guidance to artists on the team. If required, do a first level check of their work to ensure adherence to artistic and technical requirements Help with troubleshooting on the project Actively participate in team meetings. Provide ideas and suggestions that can contribute to project success. Identify risks and raise red flags accordingly Regularly and clearly communicate status of their work, and that of any artists in their charge, to the Lead and the PM Ensure that the work of self, and that of artists in their charge, is completed within the budgeted effort Benefits Role Information: EN Studio: Lakshya Location: Asia Pacific, India, Haryana Area of Work: Art Services Service: Create Employment Type: Full Time Working Pattern: Onsite

Lakshya, a Keywords Studios company, in India is headquartered in Gurgaon and has a team of over 700 employees spread across studio facilities in Gurgaon, Pune and Seattle, and sales offices in San Diego and Tokyo. Setup in 2004, Lakshya has, over the last 20 years, created a reputation in the game development industry for being a highly talented and dependable game art studio. During this time, Lakshya has created art for over a hundred game titles, including hugely successful global hits such as Bloodborne, Dark Souls II, Just Cause 3, WWE 2K16, Uncharted 2, Farmville and Cityville. Lakshya's senior team, which comprises of top-notch International and Indian talent, has a huge amount of experience of creating art for different game platforms and genres. Lakshya blends artistic creativity with strong process orientation in order to deliver best in class services. Lakshya works closely with NASSCOM to help in the growth of the game development eco-system in India. For more info, please refer to https://lakshyadigital.com/ About the Role: Seniors Artists play a very important role in the art team. They often take on the most complex of art creation tasks on projects, and their role extends to beyond creation of art. They help with the study and interpretation of client specifications and requirements, create queries for the client, do first level artistic check of the work done by artists, troubleshooting etc. The Senior Artist position is a key stepping stone to higher roles such as Art Lead and Specialist. The role therefore has not only art creation responsibilities, but it also has elements of responsibilities from higher roles - such as those related to work estimation or first level review of the work of peers and juniors. Requirements Skills Excellent 3D environment creation skills High degree of proficiency in the use of industry standard software like Maya, Max, Photoshop and zBrush Hands on experience working with software like Substance Painter, Substance Designer, Blender Strong knowledge of Game Art pipeline, Realtime shaders and engines like Unreal and Unity. Strong attention to detail Good communication skills - verbal and written Self-starter Team player Experience At least 5 years of experience in creating 3D art assets for AAA titles Job Description: Study and interpret client brief and specifications to arrive at a clear understanding of work requirement Assist in effort estimation for new work Contribute to the pre-production work by collecting relevant references, creating checklists, formulating queries for clients etc. Help establish clarity in asset creation workflow for a project by creating the sample asset Create high quality error free 3D assets as per client's specifications Deliver files as per client specifications / best practices with regard to file naming, folder structure etc. Undertake the creation of benchmark assets for a project Provide direction / guidance to artists on the team. If required, do a first level check of their work to ensure adherence to artistic and technical requirements Help with troubleshooting on the project Actively participate in team meetings. Provide ideas and suggestions that can contribute to project success. Identify risks and raise red flags accordingly Regularly and clearly communicate status of their work, and that of any artists in their charge, to the Lead and the PM Ensure that the work of self, and that of artists in their charge, is completed within the budgeted effort Benefits Role Information: EN Studio: Lakshya Location: Asia Pacific, India, Haryana Area of Work: Art Services Service: Create Employment Type: Full Time Working Pattern: Onsite

Lakshya, a Keywords Studios company, in India is headquartered in Gurgaon and has a team of over 700 employees spread across studio facilities in Gurgaon, Pune and Seattle, and sales offices in San Diego and Tokyo. Setup in 2004, Lakshya has, over the last 20 years, created a reputation in the game development industry for being a highly talented and dependable game art studio. During this time, Lakshya has created art for over a hundred game titles, including hugely successful global hits such as Bloodborne, Dark Souls II, Just Cause 3, WWE 2K16, Uncharted 2, Farmville and Cityville. Lakshya's senior team, which comprises of top-notch International and Indian talent, has a huge amount of experience of creating art for different game platforms and genres. Lakshya blends artistic creativity with strong process orientation in order to deliver best in class services. Lakshya works closely with NASSCOM to help in the growth of the game development eco-system in India. For more info, please refer to https://lakshyadigital.com/ About the Role: We are seeking a dynamic and technically sound L&D Manager to lead and enhance our organization's learning culture and deliver all the L&D programs. The ideal candidate combines strong technical proficiency in learning tools, platforms, and instructional design methodologies with exceptional leadership and stakeholder management skills. You will drive strategic L&D initiatives, manage end-to-end learning programs, and mentor a team to deliver impactful learning experiences aligned with business goals. Requirements Qualifications: A bachelor's or a master's degree in human resources, Education, Business, or related field Certifications in instructional design, learning technologies, or project management (e.g., ATD, CIPD, PMP) are a big plus Experience: 9-12 years of experience in Learning & Development or related field, with at least 3 years in a managerial or leadership role One should have had at least 2 years of experience in a Startup or a young organization in the last 5 years. Proven track record in designing and delivering learning programs and ability to scale Experience in managing L&D systems (e.g., LMS, content authoring tools) and integrating technology into learning Should have proven experience in building L&D team Skills: Good technical acumen in L&D tools, platforms, and learning analytics Practical and hands on approach to carry out critical tasks and problem solving Good leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, with a focus on results and impact Analytical mindset, with the ability to translate data into meaningful insights and actions Creative problem-solving skills and a passion for innovation in learning Result oriented, hands-on approach and strong collaborator Preferred: Experience working in creative, gaming and/or media industry or a similar fast-paced, dynamic environment Familiarity with digital learning trends including AI in learning, gamification, or AR/VR Key Responsibilities: Learning Strategy & Program Management: Design and implement comprehensive L&D roadmap aligned with business objectives in consultation with Leadership Lead the development and deployment of learning programs - technical, soft skills, behavioural, leadership and organisational using innovative delivery methods Manage learning projects, ensuring timely delivery, high quality, and measurable impact Evaluate the effectiveness of learning initiatives using data analytics and feedback, driving continuous improvement Ensure timely reporting of performance metrics of the programs to all the stakeholders and leadership team Technical Expertise: Act as the technical lead for L&D platforms (LMS, Learning Experience Platforms, content authoring tools, virtual classroom technologies) Leverage data analytics tools to measure learning outcomes and translate insights into actionable strategies Stay abreast of emerging learning technologies (AI, microlearning, adaptive learning, etc.) and recommend their integration into the learning ecosystem Create engaging and rich learning content using latest technologies and tools that are easy to deploy through Organizational Learning systems At times, deliver training programs as a trainer/facilitator beyond set expectations Team Leadership & Collaboration: Lead, coach, and develop a team of L&D professionals and Trainers, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture Partner with business & functional leaders, HR, and SMEs to identify learning needs and deliver tailored solutions Influence and advocate for a learning culture across the organization Stakeholder Management: Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring alignment of learning goals with business priorities Manage vendors and external partners to deliver learning solutions Benefits Role Information: EN Studio: Lakshya Location: Asia Pacific, India, Haryana Area of Work: People & Culture Service: Support Services Employment Type: Full Time Working Pattern: Onsite

Lakshya, a Keywords Studios company, in India is headquartered in Gurgaon and has a team of over 700 employees spread across studio facilities in Gurgaon, Pune and Seattle, and sales offices in San Diego and Tokyo. Setup in 2004, Lakshya has, over the last 20 years, created a reputation in the game development industry for being a highly talented and dependable game art studio. During this time, Lakshya has created art for over a hundred game titles, including hugely successful global hits such as Bloodborne, Dark Souls II, Just Cause 3, WWE 2K16, Uncharted 2, Farmville and Cityville. Lakshya's senior team, which comprises of top-notch International and Indian talent, has a huge amount of experience of creating art for different game platforms and genres. Lakshya blends artistic creativity with strong process orientation in order to deliver best in class services. Lakshya works closely with NASSCOM to help in the growth of the game development eco-system in India. For more info, please refer to https://lakshyadigital.com/ About the Role: Seniors Artists play a very important role in the art team. They often take on the most complex of art creation tasks on projects, and their role extends to beyond creation of art. They help with the study and interpretation of client specifications and requirements, create queries for the client, do first level artistic check of the work done by artists, troubleshooting etc. The Senior Artist position is a key stepping stone to higher roles such as Art Lead and Specialist. The role therefore has not only art creation responsibilities, but it also has elements of responsibilities from higher roles - such as those related to work estimation or first level review of the work of peers and juniors. Requirements Skills Excellent 3D environment creation skills High degree of proficiency in the use of industry standard software like Maya, Max, Photoshop and zBrush Hands on experience working with software like Substance Painter, Substance Designer, Blender Strong knowledge of Game Art pipeline, Realtime shaders and engines like Unreal and Unity. Strong attention to detail Good communication skills - verbal and written Self-starter Team player Experience At least 5 years of experience in creating 3D art assets for AAA titles Job Description: Study and interpret client brief and specifications to arrive at a clear understanding of work requirement Assist in effort estimation for new work Contribute to the pre-production work by collecting relevant references, creating checklists, formulating queries for clients etc. Help establish clarity in asset creation workflow for a project by creating the sample asset Create high quality error free 3D assets as per client's specifications Deliver files as per client specifications / best practices with regard to file naming, folder structure etc. Undertake the creation of benchmark assets for a project Provide direction / guidance to artists on the team. If required, do a first level check of their work to ensure adherence to artistic and technical requirements Help with troubleshooting on the project Actively participate in team meetings. Provide ideas and suggestions that can contribute to project success. Identify risks and raise red flags accordingly Regularly and clearly communicate status of their work, and that of any artists in their charge, to the Lead and the PM Ensure that the work of self, and that of artists in their charge, is completed within the budgeted effort Benefits Role Information: EN Studio: Lakshya Location: Asia Pacific, India, Haryana Area of Work: Art Services Service: Create Employment Type: Full Time Working Pattern: Onsite

Lakshya, a Keywords Studios company, in India is headquartered in Gurgaon and has a team of over 700 employees spread across studio facilities in Gurgaon, Pune and Seattle, and sales offices in San Diego and Tokyo. Setup in 2004, Lakshya has, over the last 20 years, created a reputation in the game development industry for being a highly talented and dependable game art studio. During this time, Lakshya has created art for over a hundred game titles, including hugely successful global hits such as Bloodborne, Dark Souls II, Just Cause 3, WWE 2K16, Uncharted 2, Farmville and Cityville. Lakshya s senior team, which comprises of top-notch International and Indian talent, has a huge amount of experience of creating art for different game platforms and genres. Lakshya blends artistic creativity with strong process orientation in order to deliver best in class services. Lakshya works closely with NASSCOM to help in the growth of the game development eco-system in India. For more info, please refer to https://lakshyadigital.com/ About the Role: We are seeking a dynamic and technically sound L&D Manager to lead and enhance our organizations learning culture and deliver all the L&D programs. The ideal candidate combines strong technical proficiency in learning tools, platforms, and instructional design methodologies with exceptional leadership and stakeholder management skills. You will drive strategic L&D initiatives, manage end-to-end learning programs, and mentor a team to deliver impactful learning experiences aligned with business goals. Qualifications: A bachelor s or a master s degree in human resources, Education, Business, or related field. Certifications in instructional design, learning technologies, or project management (e.g., ATD, CIPD,

Seniors Artists play a very important role in the art team. They often take on the most complex of art creation tasks on projects, and their role extends to beyond creation of art. They help with the study and interpretation of client specifications and requirements, create queries for the client, do first level artistic check of the work done by artists, troubleshooting etc The Senior Artist position is a key stepping stone to higher roles such as Art Lead and Specialist. The role therefore has not only art creation responsibilities, but it also has elements of responsibilities from higher roles such as those related to work estimation or first level review of the work of peers and juniors. Job Description: Study and interpret client brief and specifications to arrive at a clear understanding of work requirement Assist in effort estimation for new work Contribute to the pre-production work by collecting relevant references, creating checklists, formulating queries for clients etc. Help establish clarity in asset creation workflow for a project by creating the sample asset Create high quality error free 3D assets as per client s specifications Deliver files as per client specifications / best practices with regard to file naming, folder structure etc. Undertake the creation of benchmark assets for a project Provide direction / guidance to artists on the team. If required, do a first level check of their work to ensure adherence to artistic and technical requirements Help with troubleshooting on the project Actively participate in team meetings. Provide ideas and suggestions that can contribute to project success. Identify risks and raise red flags accordingly Regularly and clearly communicate status of their work, and that of any artists in their charge, to the Lead and the PM Ensure that the work of self, and that of artists in their charge, is completed within the budgeted effort Skills Excellent 3D environment creation skills High degree of proficiency in the use of industry standard software like Maya, Max, Photoshop and zBrush Hands on experience working with software like Substance Painter, Substance Designer, Blender Strong knowledge of Game Art pipeline, Realtime shaders and engines like Unreal and Unity. Strong attention to detail Good communication skills verbal and written Self-starter Team player Experience At least 5 years of experience in creating 3D art assets for AAA titles

Lakshya, a Keywords Studios company, in India is headquartered in Gurgaon and has a team of over 700 employees spread across studio facilities in Gurgaon, Pune and Seattle, and sales offices in San Diego and Tokyo. Setup in 2004, Lakshya has, over the last 20 years, created a reputation in the game development industry for being a highly talented and dependable game art studio. During this time, Lakshya has created art for over a hundred game titles, including hugely successful global hits such as Bloodborne, Dark Souls II, Just Cause 3, WWE 2K16, Uncharted 2, Farmville and Cityville. Lakshya's senior team, which comprises of top-notch International and Indian talent, has a huge amount of experience of creating art for different game platforms and genres. Lakshya blends artistic creativity with strong process orientation in order to deliver best in class services. Lakshya works closely with NASSCOM to help in the growth of the game development eco-system in India. For more info, please refer to https://lakshyadigital.com/ About the Role: The role of an Art Lead in AAA games is essential for overseeing the diverse artistic aspects, managing teams to ensure the game's visual elements align with creative visions and uphold high-quality standards across multiple projects. With strong leadership and team management skills, they guide art direction, optimize production pipelines, and creatively problem-solve in a dynamic development environment. Requirements Skills Bachelor's or master's degree in fine arts, Digital Art, or a related field is preferred. 8+years of experience on creating next-gen art production pipeline and human and animal anatomy (For character artists) with minimum of 3 years' experience in reviewing and mentoring team as Associate Art Lead. Extensive experience in AAA game development with a strong portfolio showcasing art leadership and artistic contributions. Proficiency in industry-standard software and tools (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite, 3D modeling and animation software, etc.). Strong artistic and creative skills, with a deep understanding of visual storytelling and game aesthetics. Possess leadership and project management abilities, adept at multitasking, and capable of inspiring and overseeing an art team. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. The ability to adapt to evolving technologies and industry trends. Reporting to: Associate Art Director / Art Director Key Responsibilities: Lead and mentor a team of artists, providing guidance, feedback, and support to ensure their work aligns with the project's goals and maintains high quality. The responsibility is not only limited to managing and mentoring a team but also extends to providing overarching guidance for multiple projects simultaneously. Collaborate with the creative team to define and communicate the artistic vision for the game, encompassing visual style, character design, and environment art. Manages the creation of art assets for multiple projects running concurrently, requiring a higher level of organizational and multitasking skills. Design and manage an efficient art production pipeline, guaranteeing by building a smooth workflow encompassing the creation, review, and seamless integration of art assets into the game. Work closely with technical and art teams to integrate art assets efficiently into the game engine, ensuring seamless alignment of visual and gameplay elements. Supervise and build robust quality assurance processes, diligently identifying and rectifying artistic issues that may arise during the development phase. Assess and recommend optimal art tools and software solutions, enhancing the efficiency of the art production process. Manages budget and timeline considerations for multiple projects simultaneously, requiring a higher level of financial and project management acumen. Playing a crucial part in decision-making and creative problem-solving by making key choices regarding the artistic direction of various projects and devising innovative solutions at an elevated level. Adopt a strategic approach to documentation and process enhancement, assess and suggest tools and software to streamline the entire art production process across multiple projects. Benefits Role Information: EN Studio: Lakshya Location: Asia Pacific, India, Haryana Area of Work: Art Services Service: Create Employment Type: Full Time Working Pattern: Onsite

Lakshya, a Keywords Studios company, in India is headquartered in Gurgaon and has a team of over 700 employees spread across studio facilities in Gurgaon, Pune and Seattle, and sales offices in San Diego and Tokyo. Setup in 2004, Lakshya has, over the last 20 years, created a reputation in the game development industry for being a highly talented and dependable game art studio. During this time, Lakshya has created art for over a hundred game titles, including hugely successful global hits such as Bloodborne, Dark Souls II, Just Cause 3, WWE 2K16, Uncharted 2, Farmville and Cityville. Lakshya's senior team, which comprises of top-notch International and Indian talent, has a huge amount of experience of creating art for different game platforms and genres. Lakshya blends artistic creativity with strong process orientation in order to deliver best in class services. Lakshya works closely with NASSCOM to help in the growth of the game development eco-system in India. For more info, please refer to https://lakshyadigital.com/ Job Overview: Lakshya is Looking for Animation Lead who can Provides leadership to the animation team on projects, acting as a sub-animation lead or lead artist as needed based on project complexity. Conducts first-level animation reviews and may engage in hands-on development work if necessary, including creating animations from scratch or refining artists' work. Supports the project team by establishing workflows, clarifying client requirements, and assisting with effort estimates and bids. Resolves project issues by collaborating with animation artists, project managers, and Animation Leads, ensuring focus on productivity, quality, and timelines. Requirements Skills, Knowledge, and Experience Skilled at creating high quality 3D Animations on both Keyframe and Mocap - Characters or Creatures Skilled at using industry standard software such as Maya, Max, Motion Builder, Blender, Unreal Engine Good knowledge of In Game Animations / Cinematics creation pipeline. Knowledge of Cinematography, Creating Previz/Storyboards can act as advantages Good knowledge of tools and techniques for efficient creation of 3D Animations for both Keyframe and Motion Capture Some experience of playing a leadership role within the Animation team - deciphering client requirements and feedback, polishing animations, reviewing the work of others, and providing critical feedback etc At least THREE years of experience in a 3D game, 3D Production or Game Art Services company in a Lead or Associate Animation Lead role Behaviors and Abilities Leadership In the face of ambiguity, acts decisively, after weighing the pros and cons of the different courses available, and consulting other experts / seniors ii. Sets a personal example for the team through their conduct and professional behavior - treating people well, coming to work on time, not wasting time etc. iii. Seeks and understands the objective of changes and actively supports organizational efforts to increase effectiveness and efficiency. iv. Shares his ideas, suggestions, and views honestly and openly with the managementand team to create a positive organization culture and teamwork. Own the performance and development of the animation team and identify areas to develop. Work with Management to provide avenues for development Self-Management In the face of a difficult or stressful situation, does not lose his / her cool. Works to keep the stress level and interpersonal friction within the team down ii. Works hard to establish himself / herself with the team, the client and seniors as being reliable, responsible, and trustworthy. Willingly does his / her share of the work, openly takes responsibility for their mistakes and lives up to their commitments. iii. Keeps self-updated on new tools and techniques related to In Game/Cinematics pipelines. Communication Has strong communication skills and can effectively communicate directions, plans and explanations to the team verbally. Ensures that such communication is well thought out and structured ii. Expresses himself/herself clearly in business writing. Can write queries and explanations for the client, and directions for the team, in correct English and in an easily understandable form. iii. Ensures that all communication and deliveries going out from the project team are complete and error-free in every way. iv. Share timely and authentic feedback in a direct and appropriate manner to develop the Animation team. Is open to take feedback in a healthy manner and improve as a professional Responsibilities Client Management Understands the client brief for the assigned work completely and thoroughly. Studies client directions, specifications, and references thoroughly. Develops a very good understanding of the work complexity and of the quality required by the client. b. Works closely with the Senior/Junior animation artists / Leads to capture the team's questions before the work is estimated or scheduled. Provides a list of queries to the Lead to seek clarification on the project work Helps in the creation of bids that are competitive yet realistic During execution, ensures that questions, explanations, and delivery notes going fromthe team to the client are clearly articulated and supported by examples references. Could be an act out of own or downloaded videos Ensures that the team attends to client's feedback promptly and efficiently Project Execution Establishes a production workflow for a project that can help the team to deliver good quality work in an efficient way, without subjecting the team to long work hours and unnecessary stress Establishes an effective work review process for the project, including effective quality checkpoints, to ensure that the project's quality goals are met Creates a daily work completion plan with the artist so that the artist has a clear idea of how much work they need to complete on a day-to-day basis Drives the production team to work as per this plan and to deliver work within the planned deadline, with no loss of productivity If required, assists in creating or polishing animations, be it Keyframe or Motion Capture Identifies key roles within the animation production process and allocates these roles to appropriate artists in the team (such as designating Senior Artists as sub-leads on a project). Clearly communicates to team members their responsibilities Works closely with the team to proactively identify potential issues and resolve them before they are escalated Conducts expert artistic reviews and limited technical review of assets (only for those aspects, if any, which cannot be checked by QC through their checklists). Provides clear directions to artists on what they need to do to fix any problems / issue that may exist in the asset, or to improve its quality Helps the team understand the client's directions and feedback Ensures that the Project Team meetings are held daily and key points - such as client feedback, projects challenges and work allocations - are discussed in the meeting Ensures that the team asks questions at appropriate times Ensures that the team consistently and correctly creates, updates, and uses all key documents such as Feedback Tracker, Query Tracker etc Takes the lead in solving project problems related to animation quality, artist productivity, workflow, artists' workload etc Ensures that the team adopts and uses the organization's processes and best practices Supports the PM in establishing discipline in the project team Team Management Tracks and maintains records of progress for the artists to ensure that they complete the work on their animations within the budgeted effort. Provides support to artists who may be struggling to do so. Notes and highlights any special contribution by the artists during the project Regularly communicates with the Animation team and PM team to share feedback from client and the direction of the project. Works closely with the team to arrive at solutions to address client feedback or concerns Provides regular and authentic feedback to the artists and their reporting managers, with a view to developing their art and delivery skills. Monitors their skill enhancements and regularly updates their skill levels for the PM team for appropriate work allocation Listens to the team's suggestions and empowers the team to develop them without compromising on the quality or timelines of the project When artists don't have adequate work on a project, ensure that they are fruitfully engaged either in self-development, creation of portfolio assets etc. .. Demonstrates leadership skills to communicate and lead the team to a course of action which may be difficult or unpopular, but which may be necessary for the achievement of project goals Benefits We offer the opportunity to work on some of the best-known game titles in the world We offer competitive salaries and annual performance-based bonuses We offer generous paid time off. You get 26 Annual leaves and additional paid time off at the year-end (from 25th December to 1st January) We cover Term Insurance and Personal accidental insurance for you Benefit from our free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental and emotional wellbeing You can also avail our Special Education Assistance Scheme to further develop your career ... And a lot more! Role Information: EN Studio: Lakshya Location: Asia Pacific, India, Haryana Area of Work: Art Services Service: Create Employment Type: Full Time Working Pattern: Onsite

Lakshya, a Keywords Studios company, in India is headquartered in Gurgaon and has a team of over 700 employees spread across studio facilities in Gurgaon, Pune and Seattle, and sales offices in San Diego and Tokyo. Setup in 2004, Lakshya has, over the last 20 years, created a reputation in the game development industry for being a highly talented and dependable game art studio. During this time, Lakshya has created art for over a hundred game titles, including hugely successful global hits such as Bloodborne, Dark Souls II, Just Cause 3, WWE 2K16, Uncharted 2, Farmville and Cityville. Lakshya's senior team, which comprises of top-notch International and Indian talent, has a huge amount of experience of creating art for different game platforms and genres. Lakshya blends artistic creativity with strong process orientation in order to deliver best in class services. Lakshya works closely with NASSCOM to help in the growth of the game development eco-system in India. For more info, please refer to https://lakshyadigital.com/ About the Role: The role of an Art Lead in AAA games is essential for overseeing the diverse artistic aspects, managing teams to ensure the game's visual elements align with creative visions and uphold high-quality standards across multiple projects. With strong leadership and team management skills, they guide art direction, optimize production pipelines, and creatively problem-solve in a dynamic development environment. Requirements Skills Bachelor's or master's degree in fine arts, Digital Art, or a related field is preferred. 8+years of experience on creating next-gen art production pipeline and human and animal anatomy (For character artists) with minimum of 3 years' experience in reviewing and mentoring team as Associate Art Lead. Extensive experience in AAA game development with a strong portfolio showcasing art leadership and artistic contributions. Proficiency in industry-standard software and tools (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite, 3D modeling and animation software, etc.). Strong artistic and creative skills, with a deep understanding of visual storytelling and game aesthetics. Possess leadership and project management abilities, adept at multitasking, and capable of inspiring and overseeing an art team. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. The ability to adapt to evolving technologies and industry trends. Reporting to: Associate Art Director / Art Director Key Responsibilities: Lead and mentor a team of artists, providing guidance, feedback, and support to ensure their work aligns with the project's goals and maintains high quality. The responsibility is not only limited to managing and mentoring a team but also extends to providing overarching guidance for multiple projects simultaneously. Collaborate with the creative team to define and communicate the artistic vision for the game, encompassing visual style, character design, and environment art. Manages the creation of art assets for multiple projects running concurrently, requiring a higher level of organizational and multitasking skills. Design and manage an efficient art production pipeline, guaranteeing by building a smooth workflow encompassing the creation, review, and seamless integration of art assets into the game. Work closely with technical and art teams to integrate art assets efficiently into the game engine, ensuring seamless alignment of visual and gameplay elements. Supervise and build robust quality assurance processes, diligently identifying and rectifying artistic issues that may arise during the development phase. Assess and recommend optimal art tools and software solutions, enhancing the efficiency of the art production process. Manages budget and timeline considerations for multiple projects simultaneously, requiring a higher level of financial and project management acumen. Playing a crucial part in decision-making and creative problem-solving by making key choices regarding the artistic direction of various projects and devising innovative solutions at an elevated level. Adopt a strategic approach to documentation and process enhancement, assess and suggest tools and software to streamline the entire art production process across multiple projects. Benefits Role Information: EN Studio: Lakshya Location: Asia Pacific, India, Haryana Area of Work: Art Services Service: Create Employment Type: Full Time Working Pattern: Onsite

Lakshya, a Keywords Studios company, in India is headquartered in Gurgaon and has a team of over 700 employees spread across studio facilities in Gurgaon, Pune and Seattle, and sales offices in San Diego and Tokyo. Setup in 2004, Lakshya has, over the last 20 years, created a reputation in the game development industry for being a highly talented and dependable game art studio. During this time, Lakshya has created art for over a hundred game titles, including hugely successful global hits such as Bloodborne, Dark Souls II, Just Cause 3, WWE 2K16, Uncharted 2, Farmville and Cityville. Lakshya's senior team, which comprises of top-notch International and Indian talent, has a huge amount of experience of creating art for different game platforms and genres. Lakshya blends artistic creativity with strong process orientation in order to deliver best in class services. Lakshya works closely with NASSCOM to help in the growth of the game development eco-system in India. For more info, please refer to https://lakshyadigital.com/ Job Overview: Lakshya is Looking for Animation Lead who can Provides leadership to the animation team on projects, acting as a sub-animation lead or lead artist as needed based on project complexity. Conducts first-level animation reviews and may engage in hands-on development work if necessary, including creating animations from scratch or refining artists' work. Supports the project team by establishing workflows, clarifying client requirements, and assisting with effort estimates and bids. Resolves project issues by collaborating with animation artists, project managers, and Animation Leads, ensuring focus on productivity, quality, and timelines. Requirements Skills, Knowledge, and Experience Skilled at creating high quality 3D Animations on both Keyframe and Mocap - Characters or Creatures Skilled at using industry standard software such as Maya, Max, Motion Builder, Blender, Unreal Engine Good knowledge of In Game Animations / Cinematics creation pipeline. Knowledge of Cinematography, Creating Previz/Storyboards can act as advantages Good knowledge of tools and techniques for efficient creation of 3D Animations for both Keyframe and Motion Capture Some experience of playing a leadership role within the Animation team - deciphering client requirements and feedback, polishing animations, reviewing the work of others, and providing critical feedback etc At least THREE years of experience in a 3D game, 3D Production or Game Art Services company in a Lead or Associate Animation Lead role Behaviors and Abilities Leadership In the face of ambiguity, acts decisively, after weighing the pros and cons of the different courses available, and consulting other experts / seniors ii. Sets a personal example for the team through their conduct and professional behavior - treating people well, coming to work on time, not wasting time etc. iii. Seeks and understands the objective of changes and actively supports organizational efforts to increase effectiveness and efficiency. iv. Shares his ideas, suggestions, and views honestly and openly with the managementand team to create a positive organization culture and teamwork. Own the performance and development of the animation team and identify areas to develop. Work with Management to provide avenues for development Self-Management In the face of a difficult or stressful situation, does not lose his / her cool. Works to keep the stress level and interpersonal friction within the team down ii. Works hard to establish himself / herself with the team, the client and seniors as being reliable, responsible, and trustworthy. Willingly does his / her share of the work, openly takes responsibility for their mistakes and lives up to their commitments. iii. Keeps self-updated on new tools and techniques related to In Game/Cinematics pipelines. Communication Has strong communication skills and can effectively communicate directions, plans and explanations to the team verbally. Ensures that such communication is well thought out and structured ii. Expresses himself/herself clearly in business writing. Can write queries and explanations for the client, and directions for the team, in correct English and in an easily understandable form. iii. Ensures that all communication and deliveries going out from the project team are complete and error-free in every way. iv. Share timely and authentic feedback in a direct and appropriate manner to develop the Animation team. Is open to take feedback in a healthy manner and improve as a professional Responsibilities Client Management Understands the client brief for the assigned work completely and thoroughly. Studies client directions, specifications, and references thoroughly. Develops a very good understanding of the work complexity and of the quality required by the client. b. Works closely with the Senior/Junior animation artists / Leads to capture the team's questions before the work is estimated or scheduled. Provides a list of queries to the Lead to seek clarification on the project work Helps in the creation of bids that are competitive yet realistic During execution, ensures that questions, explanations, and delivery notes going fromthe team to the client are clearly articulated and supported by examples references. Could be an act out of own or downloaded videos Ensures that the team attends to client's feedback promptly and efficiently Project Execution Establishes a production workflow for a project that can help the team to deliver good quality work in an efficient way, without subjecting the team to long work hours and unnecessary stress Establishes an effective work review process for the project, including effective quality checkpoints, to ensure that the project's quality goals are met Creates a daily work completion plan with the artist so that the artist has a clear idea of how much work they need to complete on a day-to-day basis Drives the production team to work as per this plan and to deliver work within the planned deadline, with no loss of productivity If required, assists in creating or polishing animations, be it Keyframe or Motion Capture Identifies key roles within the animation production process and allocates these roles to appropriate artists in the team (such as designating Senior Artists as sub-leads on a project). Clearly communicates to team members their responsibilities Works closely with the team to proactively identify potential issues and resolve them before they are escalated Conducts expert artistic reviews and limited technical review of assets (only for those aspects, if any, which cannot be checked by QC through their checklists). Provides clear directions to artists on what they need to do to fix any problems / issue that may exist in the asset, or to improve its quality Helps the team understand the client's directions and feedback Ensures that the Project Team meetings are held daily and key points - such as client feedback, projects challenges and work allocations - are discussed in the meeting Ensures that the team asks questions at appropriate times Ensures that the team consistently and correctly creates, updates, and uses all key documents such as Feedback Tracker, Query Tracker etc Takes the lead in solving project problems related to animation quality, artist productivity, workflow, artists' workload etc Ensures that the team adopts and uses the organization's processes and best practices Supports the PM in establishing discipline in the project team Team Management Tracks and maintains records of progress for the artists to ensure that they complete the work on their animations within the budgeted effort. Provides support to artists who may be struggling to do so. Notes and highlights any special contribution by the artists during the project Regularly communicates with the Animation team and PM team to share feedback from client and the direction of the project. Works closely with the team to arrive at solutions to address client feedback or concerns Provides regular and authentic feedback to the artists and their reporting managers, with a view to developing their art and delivery skills. Monitors their skill enhancements and regularly updates their skill levels for the PM team for appropriate work allocation Listens to the team's suggestions and empowers the team to develop them without compromising on the quality or timelines of the project When artists don't have adequate work on a project, ensure that they are fruitfully engaged either in self-development, creation of portfolio assets etc. .. Demonstrates leadership skills to communicate and lead the team to a course of action which may be difficult or unpopular, but which may be necessary for the achievement of project goals Benefits We offer the opportunity to work on some of the best-known game titles in the world We offer competitive salaries and annual performance-based bonuses We offer generous paid time off. You get 26 Annual leaves and additional paid time off at the year-end (from 25th December to 1st January) We cover Term Insurance and Personal accidental insurance for you Benefit from our free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental and emotional wellbeing You can also avail our Special Education Assistance Scheme to further develop your career ... And a lot more! Role Information: EN Studio: Lakshya Location: Asia Pacific, India, Haryana Area of Work: Art Services Service: Create Employment Type: Full Time Working Pattern: Onsite