Head & Hair Artist

1 Month ago • 2 Years + • 3D Art

Job Summary

Job Description

Lakshya Digital seeks a Head and Hair Artist with minimum 2 years' experience in head and hair modeling, grooming, and texturing for game projects. Responsibilities include designing, sculpting, and texturing high-quality hair assets using industry-standard tools (Maya/Blender, ZBrush, XGen, Substance Painter etc.), collaborating with character artists and animators, optimizing assets for real-time rendering, implementing physics-based hair movement, and staying updated with industry trends. The role requires strong understanding of anatomy, form, texture, and color theory, and proficiency in relevant software. Experience in AAA game development and real-time hair rendering techniques is preferred.
Must have:
  • 2+ years experience in head & hair modeling
  • Proficient in Maya/Blender, ZBrush, XGen
  • Strong anatomy, form, texture understanding
  • High-quality hair asset creation
  • Collaboration with cross-functional teams
Good to have:
  • AAA game development experience
  • Real-time hair rendering techniques
  • Physics-based hair simulations
Perks:
  • Competitive salary & bonuses
  • Remote work opportunity (experienced artists)
  • Generous paid time off
  • Term & accident insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Education assistance scheme

Job Details

Description

About Us:

Founded in 2004 in a small Gurgaon studio, Lakshya Digital has grown into one of the world’s largest game art and animation studios. With nearly 850 professionals across India, the US, UK, the Philippines, and Japan, and as part of Keywords Studios since 2014, we’ve contributed to over 175 AAA titles including hits like Alan Wake IIStreet Fighter 6, and Elden Ring.

We specialize in 3D modeling, texturing, 2D concept art, animation, cinematics, and VFX. Our multi-shore development model combines scalable talent from India with experienced industry veterans worldwide, ensuring innovative and cost-effective solutions tailored to each client’s needs.

From a humble 6-member startup to a global leader, Lakshya Digital continues to set industry benchmarks with exceptional quality and process excellence, consistently expanding our capabilities and client collaborations.

Learn more at lakshyadigital.com.

About the Role:

We are seeking a highly skilled and creative Head and Hair Artist to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, Head modeling, grooming, and texturing realistic and stylized hair assets for characters in games projects. You will work closely with character artists, Leads, AD and technical teams to ensure high-quality results that align with the artistic vision and technical requirements.

Requirements

  • Experience: Minimum 2 years of experience in Head and hair modeling, grooming, and texturing.
  • Realistic Head- Realistic Head Modelling and Texturing.
  • Software Proficiency: Maya/Blender, ZBrush, XGen, Photoshop CC, Substance Painter, Unreal Engine, Unity, or similar tools.
  • Understanding of Hair Systems: Strong knowledge of real-time and pre-rendered hair workflows.
  • Artistic Skills: Strong understanding of anatomy, form, texture, and color theory.
  • Collaboration & Communication: Ability to work closely with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design, sculpt, and texture high-quality hair assets using industry-standard tools.
  • Work on hair grooming, styling, and simulations for realistic and stylized characters.
  • Collaborate with character artists and animators to integrate hair assets seamlessly into the production pipeline.
  • Optimize hair assets for real-time rendering in game engines like Unreal Engine or Unity.
  • Implement physics-based hair movement and ensure natural behavior.
  • Stay updated with industry trends and research new techniques for hair creation.
  • Troubleshoot and solve technical challenges related to hair rendering and performance.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience in AAA game development.
  • Knowledge of real-time hair rendering techniques and physics-based simulations.
  • Experience with Realistic Head Modelling and texturing.
  • Photoshop CC and Substance Painter knowledge is essentially required.

If you have a passion for creating stunning Head and hair assets and want to be part of an innovative team, apply now!

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.
  • Experienced artists may get the opportunity to work remotely.
  • 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:

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About The Company

has nearly two decades of experience. Operating across multiple countries, including India, the United States, the United Kingdom, Japan, and the Philippines, we've contributed to over 150 AAA titles. 


Founded in 2004, we prioritize client satisfaction. With a global workforce of over 800, we employ industry experts in the US, UK, and Japan studios, collaborating directly with teams in India and Manila to provide exceptional service, scale, and quality worldwide. We excel in crafting tailored solutions and engagement models for our partners, ensuring more content, faster turnaround times, and cost-effectiveness without sacrificing quality. Our reputation as a trusted, highly skilled, client-centric art studio is rooted in our experience, proficiency, and essential capabilities.


Experience and Expertise: With a portfolio of 150+ game titles, including Elden Ring, Destiny 2, Forza Motorsport, Final Fantasy XVI, Street Fighter 6, Baldur’s Gate 3, and Alan Wake II, our team blends international and Indian talent, featuring seasoned professionals with extensive experience in game art development across diverse platforms and genres.


Enablers: Our advanced studios in Gurgaon, Pune, Bangalore, Manila, and Seattle boast state-of-the-art infrastructure supporting our projects. Our efficient workflow, enhanced by our proprietary automation tool, SWAT, fosters online collaboration and offers clients visibility at every project stage. Our vibrant work culture drives employee growth, forming a team of over 800 talented, passionate, and committed individuals.


Industry Leadership: As industry leaders and NGF members, we closely collaborate with NASSCOM to nurture India's thriving game development ecosystem. Lakshya is also a part of Keywords Studios, the world's premier game development services provider headquartered in Dublin.

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