3D Animator

About the Position

3D Animator

Company: Lakshya Digital, part of Keywords Studios

Location: Gurugram, Haryana, India

About Us:

Founded in 2004 in a small Gurgaon studio, Lakshya Digital has grown into one of the world’s largest game art and animation studios. With nearly 850 professionals across India, the US, UK, the Philippines, and Japan, and as part of Keywords Studios since 2014, we’ve contributed to over 175 AAA titles including hits like Alan Wake II, Street Fighter 6, and Elden Ring.

We specialize in 3D modeling, texturing, 2D concept art, animation, cinematics, and VFX. Our multi-shore development model combines scalable talent from India with experienced industry veterans worldwide, ensuring innovative and cost-effective solutions tailored to each client’s needs.

From a humble 6-member startup to a global leader, Lakshya Digital continues to set industry benchmarks with exceptional quality and process excellence, consistently expanding our capabilities and client collaborations.

Learn more at lakshyadigital.com.

Responsibilities

• Study the task specifications and client brief thoroughly before initiating estimation or commencing work on tasks.
• Provide a list of queries to the Lead to seek clarification on the task allocated.
• 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.
• 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 animations from scratch OR cleanup and process high quality 3D motion capture data.
• If required, carry out any post-production processes that may be required.
• Provide daily update of task status to Lead/sub-Lead.
• Proactively solve artistic and technical problems encountered while working on a task.
• Maintain and improve own productivity by completing work within the time allocated.
• 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.

Requirements

• Skilled at using industry standard software such as Maya, 3D Studio Max, Motion Builder, etc.
• Skilled at cleaning up and processing high quality Mocap data.
• Proficient in creating human and creature animations.
• Knowledge of traditional animation fundamentals.
• Good knowledge of game art creation pipeline.
• 2+ years of experience as a game animator.

Nice to Have

• Self Management
• Communication
• Team

We Offer

• Opportunity to work on some of the best-known game titles in the world.
• Competitive salaries and annual performance-based bonuses.
• Generous paid time off. You get 26 Annual leaves and additional paid time off at the year-end (from 25th December to 1st January).
• Term Insurance and Personal accidental insurance.
• Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental and emotional wellbeing.
• Special Education Assistance Scheme to further develop your career.
• And a lot more!

About the Company

Lakshya Digital, part of Keywords Studios, is a leading game art and animation studio with a global presence. We are committed to delivering exceptional quality and process excellence in every project we undertake.