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Ontario, Canada (Remote)

Technical Artist Freelance

2 Months ago • 5-10 Years • Technical Art

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Job Description

Lakshya Digital seeks a talented Technical Artist with 5+ years of experience in computer-generated art, Maya, Python scripting, and HLSL/GLSL. You'll define, improve, and maintain artist pipelines, troubleshoot issues, and collaborate with a global team on AAA projects.

Must have:

5+ years experience
Maya expertise
Python scripting
HLSL/GLSL shaders

Good to have:

C++ programming
Houdini experience
Substance knowledge
OpenMaya plugin dev

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Requirements

Job Title: Technical Artist
Location: Canada (Remote - Within Pacific Time Zone (PST) to Eastern Time Zone (EST))
Rate: $45-$60/ hour CAD

Employment Type: Freelance

About Lakshya Digital:
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.

Our continued success is fueling the need to expand in Canada and globally, and we are looking for top-quality technical artists to join our team. If you are passionate about crafting immersive gameplay experiences on AAA projects, and collaborating with a distributed development team around the globe, then we want to hear from you!

Responsibilities

Research, define, improve, and maintain artist pipelines, tools, and workflows
Interface with stakeholders. Liaise between team members; drive collaborative projects
Troubleshoot issues; resolve them: invent or build robust, quality technical implementations
Participate in art asset reviews to help identify technical concerns or risks
Mentor and guide team members in areas of expertise; instill best practices

Requirements

Minimum five years of professional experience in computer-generated art
Solid understanding of 3D math
Intimate knowledge of Maya and computer graphics
Proficient scripting/programming experience with Python, PyQT/PySide
Experience with HLSL, GLSL or similar shader languages
Good understanding of algorithm design and of their complexity
Ability to write clean, maintainable and extensible code with attention to reusability
Knowledge of software architecture and design
Enthusiasm and initiative
Excellent spoken and written communication
Able and motivated to work with other team members

Preferred Experience

Industry experience working on or shipping AAA titles
Programming experience with C++
Good understanding of modern lighting and rendering techniques.
Knowledge or experience in procedural asset creation like Houdini, Substance
Experience with OpenMaya and Maya plugin development

Benefits

Lakshya is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and work environments. Please let us know of any accommodations needed to ensure you have access to a fair and equitable process.

Role Information: EN
Studio: Lakshya
Location: Americas, Canada
Area of Work: Art
Service: Create
Employment Type: Full Time, Freelance
Working Pattern: Remote

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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.