3d Environment Lead

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 About the Role The role of an Art Lead in AAA games is essential for overseeing the diverse artistic aspects managing teams to ensure the game s visual elements align with creative visions and uphold high-quality standards across multiple projects With strong leadership and team management skills they guide art direction optimize production pipelines and creatively problem-solve in a dynamic development environment Requirements Skills Bachelor s or master s degree in fine arts Digital Art or a related field is preferred 8 years of experience on creating next-gen art production pipeline and human and animal anatomy For character artists with minimum of 3 years experience in reviewing and mentoring team as Associate Art Lead Extensive experience in AAA game development with a strong portfolio showcasing art leadership and artistic contributions Proficiency in industry-standard software and tools e g Adobe Creative Suite 3D modeling and animation software etc Strong artistic and creative skills with a deep understanding of visual storytelling and game aesthetics Possess leadership and project management abilities adept at multitasking and capable of inspiring and overseeing an art team Excellent communication and interpersonal skills The ability to adapt to evolving technologies and industry trends Reporting to Associate Art Director Art Director Key Responsibilities Lead and mentor a team of artists providing guidance feedback and support to ensure their work aligns with the project s goals and maintains high quality The responsibility is not only limited to managing and mentoring a team but also extends to providing overarching guidance for multiple projects simultaneously Collaborate with the creative team to define and communicate the artistic vision for the game encompassing visual style character design and environment art Manages the creation of art assets for multiple projects running concurrently requiring a higher level of organizational and multitasking skills Design and manage an efficient art production pipeline guaranteeing by building a smooth workflow encompassing the creation review and seamless integration of art assets into the game Work closely with technical and art teams to integrate art assets efficiently into the game engine ensuring seamless alignment of visual and gameplay elements Supervise and build robust quality assurance processes diligently identifying and rectifying artistic issues that may arise during the development phase Assess and recommend optimal art tools and software solutions enhancing the efficiency of the art production process Manages budget and timeline considerations for multiple projects simultaneously requiring a higher level of financial and project management acumen Playing a crucial part in decision-making and creative problem-solving by making key choices regarding the artistic direction of various projects and devising innovative solutions at an elevated level Adopt a strategic approach to documentation and process enhancement assess and suggest tools and software to streamline the entire art production process across multiple projects Benefits Role Information EN Studio Lakshya Location Asia Pacific India Haryana Area of Work Art Services Service Create Employment Type Full Time Working Pattern Onsite