Our Mission We strive for greatness. This means we want our games studio to be the first globally competitive company built in India that can compete against the world's most prominent players, like Timi Tencent, Supercell, and Activision Blizzard. Greatness will be defined by taking on difficult challenges and relentlessly pursuing excellence. We seek greatness in the products we build (initially games), but more importantly in our people and the organization we build. We are not there yet, and we seek an exceptional leader who can help our engineering team achieve global competitiveness. Roles & Responsibilities You will be the driving force behind our technical excellence. You'll work closely with our team to implement best practices, improve our architecture, and create a high-performance engineering culture. Over a 6-9 month period, you'll also immerse yourself in game development, Unity, and C# to become a well-rounded technical leader in the gaming space. Drive maximum development velocity through direct involvement in development sprints, ensuring developers work as efficiently and effectively as possible. Lead and mentor a team of engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous improvement. Drive architectural decisions that ensure scalable, maintainable, and high-performance game products. Foster a high-performance engineering culture aligned with ambitious goals, accountability, and proactive problem-solving. Implement and enforce engineering best practices (e.g., code reviews, testing, documentation) and the adoption of new tools, technologies including AI, and methodologies to optimize team efficiency. Transition our team to a high-performance culture aligned with our ambitious, venture-backed goals. Requirements 8+ years of software engineering experience with at least 3+ years in a technical leadership role Ability to reasonably estimate and plan tasks and features. Strong programming fundamentals and hands-on coding abilities Strong grasp of software architecture, TDD, code reviews, and clean coding principles. Proficient at profiling games to identify bottlenecks and performance issues. Experience building complex, scalable software systems Proven track record of driving architectural decisions and technical excellence Experience mentoring and developing engineering talent Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail Excellent communication skills and ability to explain complex technical concepts Experience with agile development methodologies Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience Lila Games is a learning organization, and one of the fundamental principles of our company is to unlock human potential with learning through challenging work. We seek those who desire to become masters of their craft. You should expect to supercharge your learning once you get into this role, but hard work and effort are expected. Before applying, please review our LILA Games | Business Values ( https://bit.ly/3rsN1ti) document. We take our culture incredibly seriously and will not accommodate a Values mismatch in our company. So please make sure your Values are in alignment before you apply! Show more Show less
Job Details Type: Permanent Full-time Location: Bangalore, India LILA Games is looking for a passionate QA Game Tester to join our studio in Bangalore, India, contributing to the delivery of exciting new mobile shooter game experiences for a global audience. As a QA Game Tester, you will be an integral part of the QA team, responsible for executing comprehensive testing across multiple game titles. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure the highest quality of gameplay and user experience. This role requires strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and a deep understanding of the game testing lifecycle. Responsibilities Execute functional, regression, negative, smoke, and matchmaking sanity tests on new mobile shooter games to identify gameplay issues. Actively report bugs, maintain detailed documentation, and provide daily updates on testing progress. Log issues in Jira and collaborate with development teams to ensure timely resolution. Critically review design specifications to provide player-focused feedback, identifying inconsistencies, ambiguities, and edge cases. Participate in playtests and collaborate with design, art, level design, and engineering teams to discuss playability and suggest actionable improvements. Manage iOS and Android devices to ensure proper allocation and availability for testing. Maintain clear and detailed test cases and bug reports with strong technical writing skills. Must Have Qualifications 1-2 years of experience in QA or related roles within the gaming or entertainment industry. Extensive experience playing mid-core or hard-core shooter games such as BGMI, PUBG, COD Mobile, or Garena Free Fire. Strong fundamental understanding of the game testing lifecycle and its applications. Excellent written communication skills with the ability to craft clear and concise test cases and bug reports. Experience logging defects in Jira or similar defect tracking systems. Proactive, disciplined, and a strong team player with ownership and resilience. Willingness to work in-studio in Bangalore and start immediately. Bonus Skills Near-pro or pro-level experience in competitive shooter games as a player, coach, or analyst. Skilled at understanding player sentiment and identifying root causes of enjoyment or frustration. Familiarity with game engines, programming, scripting, or test automation. Eligibility & Cultural Fit Willingness to relocate to Bangalore, India, if not already based there. Alignment with LILA Games’ culture and values is essential. Please review our LILA Games | Business Values before applying. We prioritize a culture of open communication, problem-solving, and high-quality delivery. Commitment to a hardworking, “get it done” attitude, with a focus on solutions rather than politics. Application Process Written Test: You will receive a written test by email. Video Interviews: Selected candidates will be invited to 2-3 video interviews. Live Interview: Demonstrate bug finding and reporting skills live on our project. Offer: Successful candidates will receive a formal offer letter with compensation and logistical details. On-boarding: Prior to joining, candidates are required to review our Values & Culture materials and complete assigned tasks. Begin: All necessary work materials, including a computer and accessories, will be provided at our Bangalore office. Lila Games is a learning organization, and one of the fundamental principles of our company is to unlock human potential with learning through challenging work. We seek those who desire to become masters of their craft. You should expect to supercharge your learning once you get into this role, but hard work and effort are expected. Before applying, please review our LILA Games | Business Values ( https://bit.ly/3rsN1ti) document. We take our culture incredibly seriously and will not accommodate a Values mismatch in our company. So please make sure your Values are in alignment before you apply! Show more Show less
Job Details Type: Contract/Freelancer Location: Bangalore, Indiranagar (Bangalore-based candidates preferred for occasional in-person meetings, but remote candidates will also be considered) About Us We are a game development studio based in Bangalore, creating an exciting mobile extraction shooter game and several AI-based games. We're looking for a talented video editor to help us create compelling content for our social media platforms and YouTube channel to showcase our game development journey and engage with our audience. Role Overview We're seeking a skilled video editor who can create both short-form and long-form video content. The ideal candidate will have experience with gaming content, startup journey documentation, and creating engaging social media videos that drive audience growth and engagement. Responsibilities Create high-quality short-form videos ( up to 60 seconds) for TikTok/Instagram/YouTube Shorts and (up to 15 minutes) for LinkedIn, that showcase content on game development and company culture Edit long-form documentary-style videos (over 60 minutes minutes) for YouTube highlighting our startup journey, game development process, and day-in-the-life content Develop a consistent visual style that aligns with our brand identity Collaborate with our team to understand content requirements and implement creative direction Manage video projects from concept to final delivery with minimal supervision Meet project deadlines and quality standards consistently Requirements 2+ years of professional video editing experience Portfolio demonstrating experience with both short-form social media content and long-form documentary-style videos Proficiency in industry-standard video editing software (Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, Final Cut Pro, DaVinci Resolve, etc.) Strong understanding of editing techniques, visual storytelling, pacing, and sound design Experience with gaming content or understanding of the gaming industry is highly preferred Familiarity with current social media trends and platform-specific content requirements Ability to work independently and adapt to feedback quickly Strong time management and communication skills Nice To Have Experience with startup or tech industry content creation Knowledge of mobile game development Motion graphics skills Sound design experience Understanding of YouTube algorithm and optimization strategies Previous work with content similar to WTF YouTube channel and Product Growth YouTube channel Interview Process #1. First round: Submit your portfolio We aim to produce high-quality, long-form and short-form videos with a focus on game development for our company, Lila Games. Long-form Examples That We Like Studio Interview of Hypernova: https://youtu.be/UDpI-wo8TX8?si=pCB5AkE4TkHqdgsC Employee Profile: https://youtu.be/-vUkCaE-7Mc?si=NlQlzQDlZ4a6DZsO WTF is Gaming: https://youtu.be/VIlfHB7Jk2s?si=BVwlPcqxiNNPpl8s WTF Remote Interview: https://youtu.be/y5Ewu8wYgqM?si=860hzhzYKDqHreuI Short-form We are open to different formats. You can submit examples of short-form content you have created in our link below. Portfolio Submission Use the following link to submit your portfolio that demonstrates your ability to create similar videos: LINK #2. Second round : Intro Call Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an interview with Lila HR over a 30-minute intro call: A quick chat to align on experience, mindset, and availability. #3. Third round: Final Interview A creative deep dive with Lila CEO to discuss your approach, clarify objectives, and determine whether there is good alignment on vision. We may also provide paid test to finalists to determine who can create the highest quality videos for us.
Job Details Type: 2-month contract (with potential for full-time based on performance) Location: Bangalore, India LILA Games is looking for a passionate QA Game Tester to join our studio in Bangalore, India, contributing to the delivery of exciting new mobile shooter game experiences for a global audience. As a QA Game Tester, you will be an integral part of the QA team, responsible for executing comprehensive testing across multiple game titles. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure the highest quality of gameplay and user experience. This role requires strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and a deep understanding of the game testing lifecycle. Responsibilities Execute functional, regression, negative, smoke, and matchmaking sanity tests on new mobile shooter games to identify gameplay issues. Actively report bugs, maintain detailed documentation, and provide daily updates on testing progress. Log issues in Jira and collaborate with development teams to ensure timely resolution. Critically review design specifications to provide player-focused feedback, identifying inconsistencies, ambiguities, and edge cases. Participate in playtests and collaborate with design, art, level design, and engineering teams to discuss playability and suggest actionable improvements. Manage iOS and Android devices to ensure proper allocation and availability for testing. Maintain clear and detailed test cases and bug reports with strong technical writing skills. Must Have Qualifications 1-2 years of experience in QA or related roles within the gaming or entertainment industry. Extensive experience playing mid-core or hard-core shooter games such as BGMI, PUBG, COD Mobile, or Garena Free Fire. Strong fundamental understanding of the game testing lifecycle and its applications. Excellent written communication skills with the ability to craft clear and concise test cases and bug reports. Experience logging defects in Jira or similar defect tracking systems. Proactive, disciplined, and a strong team player with ownership and resilience. Willingness to work in-studio in Bangalore and start immediately. Bonus Skills Near-pro or pro-level experience in competitive shooter games as a player, coach, or analyst. Skilled at understanding player sentiment and identifying root causes of enjoyment or frustration. Familiarity with game engines, programming, scripting, or test automation. Eligibility & Cultural Fit Willingness to relocate to Bangalore, India, if not already based there. Alignment with LILA Games’ culture and values is essential. Please review our LILA Games | Business Values before applying. We prioritize a culture of open communication, problem-solving, and high-quality delivery. Commitment to a hardworking, “get it done” attitude, with a focus on solutions rather than politics. Application Process Written Test: You will receive a written test by email. Video Interviews: Selected candidates will be invited to 2-3 video interviews. Live Interview: Demonstrate bug finding and reporting skills live on our project. Offer: Successful candidates will receive a formal offer letter with compensation and logistical details. On-boarding: Prior to joining, candidates are required to review our Values & Culture materials and complete assigned tasks. Begin: All necessary work materials, including a computer and accessories, will be provided at our Bangalore office. Lila Games is a learning organization, and one of the fundamental principles of our company is to unlock human potential with learning through challenging work. We seek those who desire to become masters of their craft. You should expect to supercharge your learning once you get into this role, but hard work and effort are expected. Before applying, please review our LILA Games | Business Values ( https://bit.ly/3rsN1ti) document. We take our culture incredibly seriously and will not accommodate a Values mismatch in our company. So please make sure your Values are in alignment before you apply!
As an Associate Product Manager for Mobile Gaming in Bangalore, India, you will play a crucial role in driving the visual identity, production efficiency, and impact of content on user retention, engagement, and monetization. Your responsibilities will include overseeing the art team management, execution of a mobile gaming project, and supporting User Acquisition (UA) and Ad Monetization efforts. **Role Overview:** You will be the key player at the intersection of creative vision and commercial outcomes. Working closely with the Art Director, you will be responsible for managing the in-game art content plan, defining and tracking content KPIs, overseeing production pipeline and sprints, improving processes, and fostering cross-functional collaboration. Additionally, you will co-own the roadmap for a second game (Dating Sim) and support UA and Ad Monetization activities as needed. **Key Responsibilities:** - **Art Team Management** - Own the in-game art content plan in alignment with business goals. - Define and track content KPIs and run A/B tests. - Oversee production pipeline, sprints, and quality standards. - Identify bottlenecks and drive process improvements. - Ensure alignment across different teams and departments. - Lead talent acquisition and mentorship initiatives. - Evaluate and integrate AI tools to enhance workflow efficiency. - **Execution: Second Game (Dating Sim)** - Co-own roadmap and milestone plan. - Collaborate with stakeholders in content development. - **UA & Ad Monetization** - Partner with Growth on channel mix and creative testing. - Align marketing art guidelines with in-game style. **Qualifications Required:** **Must-Haves:** - High IQ and problem-solving skills. - Attention to detail and discipline. - Analytical skills and caring attitude towards work. - Strong communication and leadership abilities. **Nice-to-Haves:** - Experience in mobile F2P product roles. - Knowledge of art tools and engines. - Hands-on experience with A/B testing and UA. In addition to the above, you will love working here due to the direct impact on the game, autonomy to lead a creative product vertical, exposure to cutting-edge technologies like AI, collaborative team culture, and competitive salary with comprehensive benefits and professional growth opportunities.,
Job Details: Type: 3 Months Contract Location: Bangalore, India Reports to: HR Number of Openings: 1 Job Description: We are looking for someone who is driven, passionate, and persistent about recruitment. As a Recruiter, you will play a crucial role in identifying and attracting top-tier candidates to fill various positions within our organization but with an emphasis on technical recruiting. Your expertise in sourcing, assessing, and selecting candidates will contribute to the growth and success of our company. Key Responsibilities: Collaborate with hiring managers to understand staffing needs and develop effective recruitment strategies. To identify potential candidates, utilize various sourcing methods such as job boards, social media, networking events, and referrals. Manage the candidate pipeline, ensuring a positive candidate experience from application to onboarding. Coordinate and schedule interviews between candidates and hiring teams, managing logistics and communication. Evaluate candidate resumes and applications, providing feedback to hiring managers and candidates as needed. Maintain accurate and up-to-date candidate and job requisition records in the applicant tracking system. Stay current with industry trends and best practices in recruitment and talent acquisition. Provide regular updates and reports on recruitment metrics and progress to HR leadership. Qualifications: Proven work experience as a Recruiter or similar role, preferably within a fast-paced and innovative organization. Solid understanding of full-cycle recruitment processes, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and onboarding. Familiarity with various sourcing techniques and tools, including social media platforms and applicant tracking systems. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build rapport with candidates and hiring teams. Proficient and adaptable in using various ATS tools, automation, and extensions to source the best candidates. Hardcore work ethic and drive to achieve results. Application Process: Resume: Submit your resume using the application form below. Give us about a week to evaluate your resume and get back to you. Video Interviews: Based on the resume and the written test evaluation, we will schedule several video interviews if selected. Offer: If selected, we will send you a formal offer letter, including compensation and other logistical details
Job Title: UI/UX Designer Type: Full-time (3-month contract) Location: Bangalore, Indiranagar (6-day work week) Note: The contract is subject to conversion based on performance. About us: We are dedicated to creating unique and exceptional mobile gaming experiences. Our studio is a place where data-driven strategy meets bold creativity, and we believe that high-quality art is a core pillar of our product's success. We are looking for passionate, high IQ leaders to join our team and help us build the next generation of remarkable games. About the job: You will be making important decisions about the overall look of the game, responsible for designing screens, developing art elements and bringing them to life with animation. We are seeking for a person who will translate the game design documents into a simple but elegant and digestible form and shape the UX flows into fun visual stories that fit our game project. You will work closely with developers and designers to develop new features for the game, while ensuring a seamless and easy-to-understand UX flow. You will be breaking down complex mechanics and systems into something easily digestible and fun. At LILA the UI/UX Designer has a power over Art, UX, and the implementation side of feature development. If you are a passionate Designer with a knack for creating impactful 2D art assets, love improving a game that players adore, and at the same time, you are interested in designing simple but elegant UX flows, we’re interested in talking to you! Responsibilities: Design and implement engaging UI screens and elements, ensuring alignment with live game updates and player feedback Develop and optimize intuitive UX flows that are in sync with the overall game design Collaborate closely with live operations and community teams to refine and enhance the in-game UI Create and iterate on 2D art assets swiftly to keep the player experience fresh and responsive during live events Maintain a high standard of visual consistency across all live interfaces, integrating player feedback to improve usability and visual appeal Communicate effectively with team members to ensure that designs are well-understood and properly integrated into the game environment Requirements 3+ years of experience in UI/UX, 2+ years working in game development Ability to work autonomously and have full ownership of the UI/UX Proven experience as a UI/UX Designer in the gaming industry Excellent teamwork and communication skills, with a capability to articulate UX visions and design ideas clearly to team members A strong eye for UI art, layout, color theory, composition and typography Proficient in Photoshop, with experience in animation and a readiness to learn Adobe Animate (Flash) and other necessary software to enhance 2D art production Deep understanding of UX principles, with the ability to swiftly adapt designs based on player and team feedback and the demands of live events Strong ability to structure information and establish a clear visual hierarchy A true team player who thrives in a collaborative environment, actively seeks feedback and is always looking to improve things for the better A passion for mobile games Nice-to-haves: Experience with Adobe Animate / After Effects Experience with 3D software Background as a Game Artist Experience in designing for shooter games Experience with Game Engine
Job Details: Type: 6 Months Contract Location: Bangalore, India Reports to: HR Number of Openings: 1 Job Description: We are looking for someone who is driven, passionate, and persistent about recruitment. As a Recruiter, you will play a crucial role in identifying and attracting top-tier candidates to fill various positions within our organization but with an emphasis on technical recruiting. Your expertise in sourcing, assessing, and selecting candidates will contribute to the growth and success of our company. Key Responsibilities: Collaborate with hiring managers to understand staffing needs and develop effective recruitment strategies. To identify potential candidates, utilize various sourcing methods such as job boards, social media, networking events, and referrals. Manage the candidate pipeline, ensuring a positive candidate experience from application to onboarding. Coordinate and schedule interviews between candidates and hiring teams, managing logistics and communication. Evaluate candidate resumes and applications, providing feedback to hiring managers and candidates as needed. Maintain accurate and up-to-date candidate and job requisition records in the applicant tracking system. Stay current with industry trends and best practices in recruitment and talent acquisition. Provide regular updates and reports on recruitment metrics and progress to HR leadership. Qualifications: Proven work experience as a Recruiter or similar role, preferably within a fast-paced and innovative organization. Solid understanding of full-cycle recruitment processes, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and onboarding. Familiarity with various sourcing techniques and tools, including social media platforms and applicant tracking systems. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build rapport with candidates and hiring teams. Proficient and adaptable in using various ATS tools, automation, and extensions to source the best candidates. Hardcore work ethic and drive to achieve results. Application Process: Resume: Submit your resume using the application form below. Give us about a week to evaluate your resume and get back to you. Video Interviews: Based on the resume and the written test evaluation, we will schedule several video interviews if selected. Offer: If selected, we will send you a formal offer letter, including compensation and other logistical details
Role Overview: You are a high-IQ, driven, and player-obsessed game designer who will join the team to help create groundbreaking entertainment products validated by real players at every development stage. The mission is to achieve global competitiveness by taking on challenges and relentlessly pursuing excellence in products, people, and the organization. Key Responsibilities: - Design Documentation: Write comprehensive game design specifications and feature docs informed by research and player validation findings. - Quality & Polish Ownership: Drive game polish and uphold the quality bar by working closely with engineers, artists, and level designers to ensure features meet high standards and feel great to play, using player feedback as a key measure of success. - Market & Player Analysis: Continuously analyze top-performing mobile and shooter games to understand market trends and player expectations. Produce detailed, analytical breakdowns of reference games to inform design decisions. - Player-Centric Validation & Research: Design and execute a comprehensive validation strategy for new features, systems, and content. Run surveys, conduct focus groups, and translate player feedback into actionable design improvements. - Direct Community Engagement: Actively participate in community channels to understand player motivations, pain points, and desires. Build relationships and foster a feedback loop that informs design decisions daily. - AI Integration: Research and implement AI tools to enhance game design and validation process. Explore AI applications for prototyping, analyzing player sentiment, testing, and content creation. Qualification Required: - Deep Player Empathy: Genuine curiosity about player motivations with exceptional listening and communication skills. - User Research Acumen: Experience in designing surveys, structuring playtests, and analyzing qualitative and quantitative data. - High IQ & Problem-Solving: Exceptional problem-solving skills with a structured, logical mindset to tackle complex design challenges. - Clear, Organized Writer: Excellent writing skills to produce detailed design documentation and concise research reports. - Passion for Shooters: Deep passion for shooter games with keen insight into gameplay fun and engagement. - Analytical Mindset: Comfortable analyzing diverse data sets to identify patterns and back up design decisions. - Curious & Growth-Oriented: Strong learners mindset with endless curiosity to constantly seek new learning opportunities and improve skills. If you believe in building great games with players, not just for them, and have demonstrated game design ability through prior work or notable achievements, we would like to hear from you.,
Job Details: Type: Full-Time Location: Bangalore, India Reports to: HR Number of Openings: 1 Job Description: We are looking for someone who is driven, passionate, and persistent about recruitment. As a Recruiter, you will play a crucial role in identifying and attracting top-tier candidates to fill various positions within our organization but with an emphasis on technical recruiting. Your expertise in sourcing, assessing, and selecting candidates will contribute to the growth and success of our company. Key Responsibilities: Collaborate with hiring managers to understand staffing needs and develop effective recruitment strategies. To identify potential candidates, utilize various sourcing methods such as job boards, social media, networking events, and referrals. Manage the candidate pipeline, ensuring a positive candidate experience from application to onboarding. Coordinate and schedule interviews between candidates and hiring teams, managing logistics and communication. Evaluate candidate resumes and applications, providing feedback to hiring managers and candidates as needed. Maintain accurate and up-to-date candidate and job requisition records in the applicant tracking system. Stay current with industry trends and best practices in recruitment and talent acquisition. Provide regular updates and reports on recruitment metrics and progress to HR leadership. Qualifications: Proven work experience as a Recruiter or similar role, preferably within a fast-paced and innovative organization. Solid understanding of full-cycle recruitment processes, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and onboarding. Familiarity with various sourcing techniques and tools, including social media platforms and applicant tracking systems. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build rapport with candidates and hiring teams. Proficient and adaptable in using various ATS tools, automation, and extensions to source the best candidates. Hardcore work ethic and drive to achieve results. Application Process: Resume: Submit your resume using the application form below. Give us about a week to evaluate your resume and get back to you. Video Interviews: Based on the resume and the written test evaluation, we will schedule several video interviews if selected. Offer: If selected, we will send you a formal offer letter, including compensation and other logistical details
We're seeking a high-IQ, driven, and player-obsessed game designer to join our team and help create groundbreaking entertainment products that are validated by real players at every stage of development. Our Mission We strive for greatness. This means we want our games studio to be the first globally competitive company built in India that can compete against the world's most prominent players, like Timi Tencent, Supercell, and Activision Blizzard. Greatness will be defined by taking on difficult challenges and relentlessly pursuing excellence. We seek greatness in the products we build, but more importantly in our people and the organization we build. We are not there yet, and we seek an exceptional team member who can help us achieve global competitiveness. Role & Key Responsibilities This isn't a traditional, ivory-tower design role. We're looking for a designer who understands that the best ideas are proven with players. You will be the bridge between our design vision and our player community, ensuring we build games that truly resonate. Design Documentation: Write comprehensive game design specifications and feature docs that are not only clear and detailed but are also informed by your research and player validation findings. Quality & Polish Ownership: Drive the game's polish and uphold the quality bar. Work closely with engineers, artists, and level designers to ensure every feature meets our high standards and feels great to play, using player feedback as a key measure of success. Market & Player Analysis: Continuously analyze top-performing mobile and shooter games to understand market trends and player expectations. Produce detailed, analytical breakdowns of reference games to inform and inspire our own design decisions. Player-Centric Validation & Research: Become the voice of the player on the development team. Design and execute a comprehensive validation strategy for new features, systems, and content. This includes running surveys (CSAT, NPS), conducting in-person and remote focus groups (using tools like PlaytestCloud), and translating raw player feedback into actionable design improvements. Direct Community Engagement: Be on the front lines. You will actively participate in our community channels (Discord, Slack, etc.), talking directly with players to understand their motivations, pain points, and desires. You will build relationships and foster a feedback loop that informs design decisions daily. AI Integration: Research and implement AI tools to enhance the game design and validation process. Explore AI applications for prototyping, analyzing player sentiment, testing, and content creation. What We're Looking For Deep Player Empathy: You are genuinely curious about what makes players tick. You have exceptional listening and communication skills, capable of building rapport with players in community forums and focus groups to uncover deep insights. User Research Acumen: You believe in testing ideas early and often. You have experience or a strong interest in designing surveys, structuring playtests, and analyzing both qualitative and quantitative data to prove or disprove design hypotheses. High IQ & Problem-Solving: High intellectual horsepower with exceptional problem-solving skills. You approach complex design challenges with a structured, logical mindset and devise smart, systematic solutions. Clear, Organized Writer: Excellent writing skills with a knack for clarity. You can produce detailed design documentation and concise research reports that are easy for others to understand and act upon. Passion for Shooters: A deep passion for shooter games on all platforms. You love playing and dissecting FPS/TPS titles and have keen insight into what makes their gameplay fun and engaging for players. Analytical Mindset: Comfort with analyzing diverse data setsfrom game telemetry to survey results and unstructured player commentsto identify patterns and back up your design decisions with sound reasoning. Curious & Growth-Oriented: A strong learner's mindset with endless curiosity. You constantly seek to learn new things, research validation techniques, study games, and improve your own skills. Demonstrated Skill & Achievements We welcome junior as well as veteran candidatesbut you must demonstrate your game design ability. This could be through prior work on games (professional or hobbyist), personal projects, blog posts, mods, game jam entries, or any notable design achievements that show off your skills and creative thinking. If you believe that great games are built with players, not just for them, we want to hear from you.
Job Details: Location: In-person (Bangalore, India) Reports To: Senior 3D Character Artist Number of Openings: 1 Job Overview: We are seeking an experienced, highly skilled(in art), 3D Character Artist who can create stylized character assets. Responsibilities: Character Modeling : Work closely with Concept Artists to translate 2D character concepts into detailed 3D models capturing the essence and personality of each character. Create high-quality stylized 3D clothing assets with attention to detail, topology, and UV layout. Ensure that the models are optimized for real-time performance in the Unity Engine. Develop stylized and visually appealing textures and character materials, considering aesthetics and technical constraints. Understanding the logic of proper topology for rigging and skinning character models to make animation run smoothly. Stay updated with the latest industry trends and tools, and maintain expertise in the Unity Engine's capabilities to implement advanced features and optimize character assets. Unity Integration : Seamlessly integrate character assets into Unity3D, ensuring optimal performance and visual fidelity. Collaborate with animators and developers and fix issues as they arise. Requirements Strong portfolio demonstrating 3D character art skills in stylized design. Proven experience as a 3D Character Artist with contributions to released games. Proficiency in Autodesk Maya, ZBrush, Blender, Marvelous Designer, and Substance Painter or similar tools. Experience with Unity Engine for character asset creation, optimization, and implementation. Strong grasp of human anatomy, form, and proportion, adaptable to different art styles. Expertise in stylized hair creation, drapery modeling for costumes, and both hard-surface and organic modeling. Excellent sculpting skills in ZBrush, with a deep understanding of animation-related character modeling. Before applying, please review our LILA Games | Business Values (https://bit.ly/3rsN1ti) document. We take our culture incredibly seriously and will not accommodate a Values mismatch in our company. So please make sure your Values are in alignment before you apply! Lila Games is a learning organization, and one of the fundamental principles of our company is to unlock human potential with learning through challenging work so people become masters of their craft. You can expect to supercharge your learning once you get into this role, but hard work and effort are expected.
Job Details Position : Principal Gameplay Animator Location : Bengaluru Company : LILA Games Job Type : Full-Time About the Role : We are looking for an experienced and technically strong keyframe Principal/Lead Animator to join our team for an exciting third-person mobile shooter game. As the animation lead, you will own and drive the animation vision, style, and execution across the game. You will be hands-on in creating high-quality animations while also troubleshooting complex animation challenges, and working closely with engineers, game designers, and artists to ensure our characters move with style, clarity, and impact Key Responsibilities : Animation Pipeline Ownership : Work across the full animation production linefrom rigging and skinning to implementation and integration in Unitydelivering polished, optimized content. Hand-Keyed Animations : Create high-quality, stylized hand-keyed animations for a third-person mobile shooter, including locomotion (walk, run, sprint), combat, and interaction sequences. Animation Transitions : Create smooth blending and transition animations between different actions to ensure fluid, natural movement between different actions. Consistency in Animation Style: Define and maintain a consistent animation style across all characters and assets, aligning with the overall visual direction of the game. Unity Integrations: Implement, optimize and integrate animations using Unity's animation controller and player settings. Work directly with engineers and designers to build and maintain animation state machines Rigging : Build, maintain, and improve rigs and skin meshes. Update rigs to support new animations and improve animation quality. Skinning Costumes : Work on skinning and integrating various costumes and character models, ensuring they animate correctly. Bug Identification & Fixes: Proactively identify and fix animation-related issues, maintaining visual quality and gameplay feel throughout development. Knowledgeable in Unity animation debugging tools Hard Skills: Proficiency in Maya and MotionBuilder : Advanced skills in both Maya and MotionBuilder for creating and refining stylized animations. Uses modern animation workflow and tools to work quickly and efficiently. Strong Understanding of Maya Layers : Good understanding of using layers in Maya for animation, allowing for efficient organization and management of complex scenes. Unity Expertise : Strong understanding of Unity, particularly in using animation controllers and configuring player settings and state machines. Strong understanding of how animations are integrated in a game engine. Rigging & Skinning : Proficient in character rigging and skinning, ensuring smooth and natural animations within the stylized framework. Animation Principles : In-depth knowledge of animation principles, including posing, timing, spacing, and weight. Technical Troubleshooting : Ability to debug and resolve animation-related issues within game engines. Adaptability with Emerging Tools: Willingness to learn and implement animation using new tools, software, and AI technologies like Cascadeur, Move AI, and Deepmotion to enhance workflow and animation quality. Before applying, please review our LILA Games | Business Values (https://bit.ly/3rsN1ti) document. We take our culture incredibly seriously and will not accommodate a Values mismatch in our company. So please make sure your Values are in alignment before you apply! Lila Games is a learning organization, and one of the fundamental principles of our company is to unlock human potential with learning through challenging work so people become masters of their craft. You can expect to supercharge your learning once you get into this role, but hard work and effort are expected.
Job Details: Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent Location: Bangalore, India Reporting To: CTO Job Description: We're seeking ambitious and driven developers who are eager to build a world-class game. Candidates should be comfortable with solving complex problems, taking initiative, and devising creative solutions. As a Unity Developer, you'll be responsible for implementing highly performant and optimized features on an exciting, unannounced FPS shooter game. You will be a key member of the engineering team, developing the game using Unity. Responsibilities: Collaborate with the development team to implement game mechanics, features, and systems. Write efficient and maintainable code following coding standards. Assist in understanding game features and contribute to task breakdown. Regularly review code for quality and participate in code reviews. Focus on ensuring game performance, quality, and stability. Support the development of tools and automation for game production. Qualifications: Minimum Experience: 2+ years Proficiency in the Unity game engine. Basic math skills and logical thinking. Familiarity with Unity DOTS is a plus. Ability to estimate and plan tasks effectively. Basic understanding of programming concepts. Willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies and best practices. Interest in game development and a creative problem-solving mindset. Knowledge of backend/networking concepts is a plus. Benefits: We foster a culture of continuous learning. We value talent and the ability for significant self-improvement. Honest feedback and transparency across all departments allow for rapid skill development. You will have the opportunity to work on an exciting new game development product with complete autonomy. Our highly ambitious team contributes to creating highly emotional and unique products. Collaborate with world-class talent from across the globe. Eligibility & Cultural Fit: At Lila Games, we embrace a culture of honest and direct communication. We seek individuals who are masters of their craft or are committed to becoming one. We value talent and the ability to improve significantly. A strong work ethic and dedication to the product are essential. Please review the LILA Games | Business Values document (https://bit.ly/3rsN1ti) carefully before applying.