3D Animation Artist (Motion Capture Specialist)

1 Month ago • 2 Years + • Animation

Job Summary

Job Description

Lakshya seeks skilled 3D Animators proficient in Maya, 3D Studio Max, Motion Builder, and MoCap data processing. Responsibilities include creating animations from scratch or refining motion capture data, adhering to client specifications, quality standards, and deadlines. The role requires efficient planning, effective communication, and proactive problem-solving. Candidates must possess a strong understanding of animation fundamentals, game art pipelines, and demonstrate strong self-management, communication, and teamwork skills. The role involves close collaboration with leads and project managers throughout the project lifecycle, from estimation and clarification to daily updates and quality control.
Must have:
  • Proficient in Maya, 3D Studio Max, Motion Builder
  • MoCap data cleaning and processing
  • Human/creature animation creation
  • Understanding of animation fundamentals
  • Game art pipeline knowledge
  • Excellent communication & teamwork
Perks:
  • Competitive salary & bonuses
  • Generous paid time off
  • Term & accidental insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Education assistance scheme

Job Details

Description

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:

Lakshya seeks 3D Animators proficient in creating animations meeting client specifications, quality standards, and deadlines. Tasks include developing animations from scratch or refining motion capture data. Prioritize efficient planning, adherence to organizational processes, and effective communication with Leads, PMs, and team members. Aim for flawless task execution and proactive support to ensure project success.

Requirements

1. Skills, Knowledge and Experience

a. Skilled at using industry standard software such as Maya, 3D Studio Max Motion Builder etc.

b. Skilled at cleaning up and processing high quality Mocap data.

c. Proficient in creating human and creature animations

d. Knowledge of traditional animation fundamentals

e. Good knowledge of game art creation pipeline

f. 2+ years of experience as a game animator.

2. Behaviors and Abilities

A. Self Management

a. Professional and friendly in daily conduct.

b. Able to create, track and maintain realistic and meaningful daily goals for self and complete the planned work for the day on time every day.

c. Able to plan work-days and leaves in advance, after consultation with the PM and Lead, keeping the project requirements in mind.

d. Able to create a self-development plan in consultation with the Reporting Manager, and to work on the same diligently.

e. Stays up-to-date with knowledge/understanding of the latest developments in tools and technologies related to game art production.

f. Able to take timely and correct decisions on how an asset should be created. Consults with senior artists/ leads to validate the course of action.

g. In the face of a difficult or stressful situation, does not lose his / her cool. Manages stress appropriately to ensure effective team work.

B. Communication

a. Able to regularly communicate with Lead and PM to inform on:

i. Completion status of work allocated

ii. Leaves planned

iii. Any problems or issues that might impact the timely completion of work

iv. Any new learnings

b. Able to effectively communicate the following (makes an attempt to do so in English):

v. Questions related to the asset allocated or any aspect of the project

vi. Asset delivery notes and explanations vii. Work status

viii. Comments and explanations to be added to Feedback Tracker

c. Verbally communicate complex problems and issues, whether project or people related, with ease and simplicity, keeping the recipient’s comprehension level in mind.
d. Confidently and effectively communicate in English with non-Indian team members.

e. Show clear ability and intent to understand and care about the concerns or feelings of others, and to communicate such awareness emphatically to others

C. Team

a. Consistently deliver assigned assets within timelines and as per quality in order to come across as a reliable, responsible and trustworthy team member.

b. Show commitment to support the success of the project through delivery, stretching or going the extra mile if required, and highlighting and solving asset creation related issues

c. Be open to feedback and be willing to owe up to mistakes in order to work towards a positive contribution.

d. Show initiative by volunteering and taking on tasks important to the successful execution of the project.

e. Set a personal example for the team through their conduct and professional behavior – treating people well, coming to work on time, not wasting time etc.

RESPONSIBILITIES

1. 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.

2. 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.

3. Work closely with the Lead to arrive at appropriate effort estimates for tasks.

4. 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.

5. 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.

6. Collect adequate and appropriate references before commencing work.

7. Create animations from scratch OR cleanup and process high quality 3d motion capture data.

8. If required, carry out any post-production processes that may be required. This could include activities such as making animations game-engine ready and checking them in the engine.

9. Provide daily update of task status to Lead/sub-Lead.

10. Proactively solve artistic and technical problems encountered while working on a task. Discuss such solutions with Lead/sub-Lead before implementing them. Red-flag unsolved problems in a timely manner.

11. Maintain and improve own productivity by completing work within the time allocated. This includes art tasks taken to completion or to a predetermined point where it is to be handed over to a polishing artist.

12. Adopt organization mandated Best Practices and Work Processes while working on a task.

13. 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!

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With key talent located in four countries across three continents, Lakshya is dedicated to discovering talent and delivering exciting and fulfilling careers in digital art production. As part of our team, you will have the opportunity to work with an experienced, international team of game artists, master cutting-edge tools and contribute to some of the highest profile game titles in development from across the US, Japan and Europe.

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