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Rigging Artist (Python)

Maharashtra, India (On-site)

Rigging Artist (Python)

1 Month ago • 3-4 Years

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Lakshya Digital, a Keywords Studio is seeking a Rigging Artist with 3+ years of experience in character setup and rigging. You'll build custom rigs for bipeds, quadrupeds, faces, and mechanisms, demonstrating proficiency in Maya and 3DS MAX. A strong understanding of anatomy and game art pipeline is crucial. Python scripting knowledge is a plus.

About the job

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.

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

Requirements

A graduate with working experience of more than 3+ years in character setup / rigging

Able to build custom biped, quadruped, facial and mechanical rigs

Good knowledge of anatomy for both human/biped and animal/quadruped

Equally proficient in Maya and 3DS MAX

Good understanding of the game art creation pipeline

Candidates should be able to work with minimal guidance and be comfortable working in a team environment

Self-motivated, good communications skills and problem-solving abilities

Background in visual arts/design with a strong understanding of form, geometry and movement

Artists who have skills in other functional areas (modeling, texturing etc.)

Passionate gamer with experience playing a wide range of video games

Basic Knowledge of MEL & Python scripting

Responsibilities

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

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

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

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

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

Collect adequate and appropriate references before commencing work

Create controls for animation. Rigging and skinning of characters and props

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

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

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

Lakshya Digital

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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.