VFX Artist - Freelance

1 Week ago • All levels • Technical Art

Job Summary

Job Description

Lakshya Digital seeks a freelance VFX Artist to contribute to a AAA racing franchise. Responsibilities include authoring and placing particle and atmospheric effects, identifying efficient workflows, creating new particle effects using proprietary systems, authoring procedural content and textures for VFX systems (clouds, weather), using node-based systems for materials, placing VFX systems into content packages, and ensuring performance within budget. The ideal candidate will possess a strong portfolio showcasing particle motion, physical behaviors, lighting, and polish, along with experience in VFX authoring tools (Houdini, Maya, 3DS Max, Unreal Engine/Unity preferred).
Must have:
  • Strong VFX portfolio
  • Experience with VFX tools (Houdini, Maya, 3DS Max preferred)
  • Particle effect authoring expertise
  • Procedural content creation
  • Real-time particle effects experience
  • Understanding of performance budgets
Good to have:
  • Experience with proprietary game engines
  • Experience with AAA real-time particle effects on current-gen hardware

Job Details

Description

Established in 2004, Lakshya Digital, a Keywords Studio, is the largest interactive entertainment and game development services studio in South Asia. We have game production studios in Gurgaon and Pune, and business offices in Tokyo, Japan and San Diego, California.

We currently have an exciting opportunity for an experienced VFX Artist- Freelance to work alongside our awesome team responsible for a top-selling and critically acclaimed AAA racing franchise. As a VFX Artist here at Lakshya, you will be responsible for authoring and placing particle and atmospheric effects to efficiently achieve high quality game content that meets studio and fan expectations.

Some of the cool stuff you'll be doing:

  • Identify efficient VFX authoring workflows, working with Engine and Tech Art teams to implement
  • Author new particle effects using our proprietary system
  • Author procedural content and texture maps to drive VFX systems like clouds and weather
  • Use a node-based system to author materials to enhance particle visuals
  • Use our car and environment authoring tools to place VFX systems into content packages
  • Ensure that our VFX systems operate at or under our performance budget

What you'll bring to the table:

  • A strong portfolio that showcases the fundamentals of particle motion, physical behaviors, lighting and polish
  • Experience with a variety of VFX content authoring tools, preferably expertise with Houdini, Maya, 3DS Max, Unreal Engine/Unity

Bonus points!

  • Experience with proprietary game engines.
  • Experience working on performant AAA quality real-time particle effects on current generation hardware.
  • Avid gamer who understands industry leading visuals and consumer expectations
  • Passion for art, innovation, and technology

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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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