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Lead VFX Artist

11 Hours ago • 5 Years + • Technical Art

Job Summary

Job Description

Lakshya Digital seeks a Lead VFX Artist to create real-time effects for AAA games across various genres. Responsibilities include leading and supervising the VFX team, collaborating with art directors and other teams, developing pipelines and best practices, mentoring junior artists, and ensuring project deadlines and budgets are met. The role demands proficiency in Unreal Engine 5, Niagara, Unity, and Photoshop, along with strong communication and leadership skills. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in AAA game development and experience managing VFX teams.
Must have:
  • Extensive real-time VFX experience
  • Proficiency in UE5, Niagara, Unity
  • Leadership & management experience
  • AAA game development experience
  • Excellent communication skills
Perks:
  • Competitive salary & bonuses
  • Generous paid time off
  • Term & accident insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Education assistance

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 Digital is seeking a talented and experienced Lead VFX Artist to join our visual effects team. As the Lead VFX Artist, you will work closely with the production teams in India, the US and the UK to create exceptional real-time effects for a diverse range of titles and genres. You will also be responsible for providing leadership and direction to the VFX team in India. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the creation of amazing in-game effects, including weaponry, vehicle destruction, magic spells, large-scale rigid body simulations, and environmental effects, for some of the best loved game titles world-wide.

If you are tired of working on the same project for an extended period, seeking a better work-life balance, searching for a long-term professional home, or looking to gain experience working on multiple AAA projects simultaneously, we encourage you to dust off your resume, polish up your portfolio, and submit your application to us!

Requirements

  • Extensive experience and a strong portfolio showcasing proficiency in creating real-time visual effects for video games.
  • In-depth knowledge and understanding of real-time VFX in Game Engine used in AAA Game Art creation.
  • Proven expertise in using industry-standard tools, including but not limited to UE5, Niagara, Unity, and Photoshop, to create in-game VFX content.
  • Fluent in English with excellent written and verbal communication skills, enabling effective collaboration with team members and clients.
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in creating real-time VFX for video games, with a track record of contributing to the development and release of AAA titles.
  • Demonstrated leadership skills, including previous experience in a management or lead role in the video game or services industry.
  • Strong organizational and project management abilities to ensure timely delivery of high-quality VFX content within budgetary constraints.
  • Proactive and self-driven with a focus on achieving exceptional results and ensuring client satisfaction.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and supervise the VFX team in creating in-engine, performant, high-quality visual effects in standard (Unreal, Unity) and proprietary game engines.

• Collaborate closely with the Art Director, Technical Art Director, Lighting and Design team to ensure the overall visual direction and quality of the VFX.

• Work with the VFX leadership team to develop and document technical specifications, pipelines, and best practices for VFX creation.

• Mentor and develop junior VFX artists by providing guidance, feedback, and support as needed.

• Collaborate with other artists within the studio as well as clients across various projects to ensure the seamless integration of VFX into the game.

• Ensure compliance with clients' requirements and internal best practices across all projects.

• Work with fellow artists and Project Managers to create asset lists, schedules, and budgets for VFX related tasks.

• Coordinate with key stakeholders to ensure timely delivery of top-quality, game-ready, and optimized VFX content within budget constraints.

• Review and provide constructive feedback on VFX assets created by the team, ensuring they meet the project's visual and technical standards.

• Research and stay up to date with the latest industry trends and techniques in real-time physics, fluid systems, and VFX tools.

• Collaborate with the Technical Art Team and other relevant team members to develop and optimize custom shaders and scripts for enhancing the quality of VFX.

• Continuously improve the VFX creation pipeline, tools, and processes to maximize efficiency and quality.

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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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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