Concept Artist

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/ 

Job Overview:

We are seeking a talented and experienced 2D Concept Artist to join our dynamic team. As a Mid-Level Concept Artist, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the visual direction of our games, from initial concept to final production. You will work directly with the Art Director to integrate client feedback and create consistently excellent work that defines the visual aesthetic of the client’s intellectual property. Your goal will be to produce the best possible gaming assets, going above and beyond to ensure client satisfaction. If you have a passion for excellence, are an experienced Concept Artist, and are committed to enhancing the quality of games, you may be a great fit for our team.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, relevant experience.
• A strong portfolio demonstrating excellent concept art, focusing on photorealistic superhero and creature type characters and environment set pieces.
• An exceptional understanding of composition, action, dynamism, and creating compelling images.
• Able to work in a variety of styles, including photorealistic and more simplified, cartoon-like style.
• Excellent understanding of anatomy, bodily proportions, muscles, and skeleton
• Minimum of 3 years as a concept artist on Mobile, PC, or Console entertainment applications or games.
• Mastery using Photoshop, or equivalent 2D art programs.
• Work directly with the art director to integrate client feedback and meet specifications, whether style, feel, mood, etc.
• Deliver work of a high standard while maintaining a high level of quality when working within tight deadlines.
• Proactively identify and call out risks to production schedules or quality.
• Passion for gaming and a deep understanding of game art principles and techniques.
• Proficiency in digital art software such as Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, or equivalent. (2D/3D Spine Animation) experience additional advantage.
• Strong portfolio showcasing a range of 2D concept art samples, demonstrating creativity, technical skill, and versatility.

Bonus:

• Experience with 3D software (Maya, ZBrush, Blender, etc.)
• Experience working on AAA game titles

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in the gaming industry, with a solid understanding of game development pipelines and processes.
• Knowledge of 2D/3D Game pipeline
• Background in traditional art mediums such as drawing, painting, or sculpture.

• 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!