Rigging Artist

12 Hours ago • 3 Years + • Technical Art

Job Summary

Job Description

Lakshya Digital seeks experienced Rigging Artists (3+ years) proficient in Maya and 3DS Max for AAA game titles. Responsibilities include character and prop rigging and skinning, creating animation controls, collaborating with the lead, providing daily updates, and adhering to best practices. Candidates should possess a strong understanding of anatomy, game pipelines, and ideally have skills in modeling/texturing. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential. The role demands working with minimal guidance and collaborating effectively within a team.
Must have:
  • 3+ years experience in character rigging
  • Proficient in Maya and 3DS Max
  • Strong anatomy knowledge (human & animal)
  • Create animation controls
  • Rigging and skinning characters/props
  • Game art pipeline understanding
Good to have:
  • Modeling & texturing skills
  • MEL & Python scripting knowledge
Perks:
  • Competitive salary & bonuses
  • Generous paid time off
  • Term & accident insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • 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/ 

Lakshya Digital, a Keywords Studio is looking for experienced Rigging Artists to join our team and work on AAA game Titles.

Requirements

1. A graduate with working experience of more than 3+ years in character setup / rigging
2. Able to build custom biped, quadruped, facial and mechanical rigs
3. Good knowledge of anatomy for both human/biped and animal/quadruped
4. Equally proficient in Maya and 3DS MAX
5. Good understanding of the game art creation pipeline
6. Candidates should be able to work with minimal guidance and be comfortable working in a team environment.
7. Self-motivated, good communications skills and problem-solving abilities.
8. Background in visual arts/design with a strong understanding of form, geometry and movement.
9. Artists who have skills in other functional areas (modeling, texturing etc.)
10. Passionate gamer with experience playing a wide range of video games.
11.Basic Knowledge of MEL & Python scripting.

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 controls for animation. Rigging and skinning of characters and props

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

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

10. 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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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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