Company: Lakshya Digital

Are you a highly skilled environment artist with a passion for building immersive worlds? Do you thrive in collaborative, fast-paced environments where the quality of every polygon and pixel is held to the highest standard? If you are a veteran of the gaming industry looking to contribute to the next generation of blockbuster titles, Lakshya Digital wants you on our team. We are currently seeking a Senior 3D Environment Artist for a contract-based position at our studios in Gurugram, Pune, or Bengaluru. About Lakshya Digital Lakshya Digital, a Keywords Studios company, is one of the most respected game art studios globally. With over 20 years of experience, we have become an essential partner for top-tier developers and publishers, helping bring their artistic visions to life. From the dark, intricate corridors of Dark Souls II to the sprawling, high-octane landscapes of Just Cause 3, our contributions have helped define the visual standard for some of the gaming world’s most iconic AAA titles. At Lakshya, we don’t just “make assets”—we create experiences. Our studio culture blends artistic passion with rigorous technical expertise, offering our artists the chance to work on high-profile projects while learning from some of the brightest minds in the game development ecosystem. The Role: Beyond Art Creation This position is not merely about executing tasks; it is about taking ownership of the environment creation process. As a Senior 3D Environment Artist, you will bridge the gap between creative execution and production management. You will work directly with clients to interpret their briefs, helping to shape the project pipeline from pre-production through to final delivery. This is a leadership-adjacent role. While your primary output is the creation of breathtaking game environments, you will also serve as a mentor to junior artists, providing feedback, performing first-level reviews, and ensuring that the team’s work remains consistent, high-quality, and on-schedule. You will be the point person for technical troubleshooting, ensuring that our artistic efforts translate seamlessly into the real-time engine environments. Quick Job Summary : 3D Environment Artist (Contract) Feature Details Company Lakshya Digital Role 3D Environment Artist (Contract) Location Gurugram, Pune, or Bengaluru (Onsite) Experience 5+ years in AAA art Salary ₹12 LPA – ₹20 LPA Employment Type Contract   Key Responsibilities Your contributions will be essential to the visual success of our upcoming AAA titles. Your core responsibilities include: Client Collaboration: Carefully study and interpret client creative briefs, ensuring that all requirements are fully understood before production begins. Production Planning: Actively participate in effort estimation, resource planning, and pre-production strategy to ensure that artistic goals align with technical and timeline constraints. High-End Asset Creation: Use industry-leading tools (Maya, 3ds Max, ZBrush, Blender, and Photoshop) to build detailed, high-quality 3D assets that are optimized for game engines. Engine Integration: Utilize Substance Painter, Substance Designer, Unreal Engine, and Unity to create high-performance assets with complex real-time shaders. Team Mentorship: Provide guidance to junior team members through coaching and first-level reviews, ensuring the entire department hits its quality benchmarks. Pipeline Management: Uphold rigorous standards for file structure, naming conventions, and asset delivery, ensuring that our technical pipeline remains clean and accessible. Proactive Communication: Regularly engage in team meetings, proactively flagging technical risks or production bottlenecks before they impact the project’s success.   What We Are Looking For We are looking for a seasoned professional who can balance technical mastery with creative expression. To be successful in this role, you should possess: Professional Experience: A minimum of 5+ years of professional experience in creating 3D art for AAA game titles. Environment Mastery: A portfolio that showcases your ability to create diverse, detailed, and immersive 3D environments. Technical Pipeline Knowledge: A deep understanding of modern game art pipelines and expertise in working within real-time engines (Unreal/Unity). Professional Attributes: You must be a self-starter who works well within a team, possessing the communication skills necessary to bridge the gap between the studio and our international clients. Eye for Quality: Meticulous attention to detail and a commitment to delivering only the highest-quality work.   Join the Lakshya Digital Team At Lakshya, your work will be seen by millions of players around the world. We offer a vibrant, supportive environment where your expertise will be valued and your professional growth prioritized. If you are ready to apply your skills to world-class AAA game production, we encourage you to apply today. Lakshya Digital is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our artists.

Are you an accomplished environment artist with a passion for leadership, technical innovation, and the pursuit of AAA visual excellence? Do you have the experience to guide teams through the complexities of next-gen game development? Lakshya Digital, a Keywords Studios company and one of India’s most respected game art powerhouses, is seeking a visionary 3D Environment Lead to oversee our creative production across multiple high-profile projects. About Lakshya Digital With over two decades of experience, Lakshya Digital has solidified its place at the heart of the global gaming industry. As a part of the Keywords Studios family, our team of over 700 professionals has contributed to some of the most celebrated AAA titles in history, including Bloodborne, Dark Souls II, Just Cause 3, WWE 2K16, and Uncharted 2. We pride ourselves on a unique blend of high-end artistic creativity and rigorous process excellence. By joining us, you are not just taking a job; you are becoming a pillar of India’s thriving game development ecosystem, helping shape the future of immersive interactive entertainment. The Role: Architecting Immersive Worlds As a 3D Environment Lead, you will be the driving force behind the visual and technical quality of our environment pipelines. This role is a strategic intersection of artistic direction, technical oversight, and team management. You will be responsible for defining the visual language of our environments, ensuring that our work doesn’t just meet industry standards—it sets them. You will play a hands-on role in guiding a team of talented artists, providing the mentorship they need to grow, and the technical guidance required to solve complex production hurdles. Whether you are working from our offices in Gurugram, Pune, or Bengaluru, you will be a key leader in our studio, translating the high-level vision of our clients into breath-taking, playable environments. Quick Job Summary : 3D Environment Lead Feature Details Company Lakshya Digital (a Keywords Studios company) Role 3D Environment Lead Location Gurugram, Pune, or Bengaluru (Onsite) Experience 8+ years total; 3+ years in leadership Salary ₹20 LPA – ₹30 LPA Employment Type Full Time   Key Responsibilities Your leadership will have a tangible impact on the quality of every project you touch. Your responsibilities include: Team Leadership: Lead, mentor, and inspire a diverse team of environment artists. You will set the standard for quality, foster professional growth, and oversee the day-to-day management of art production. Visionary Direction: Define and communicate a clear artistic vision for every project. You will ensure that environment designs align with project style guides, gameplay needs, and environmental storytelling requirements. Pipeline Optimization: Architect and refine our production pipelines and workflows. Your focus will be on increasing efficiency, streamlining asset creation, and ensuring seamless integration into modern game engines. Asset Oversight: Supervise the entire lifecycle of asset creation, from conceptualization and gray-boxing to final integration, polish, and optimization. Quality Assurance: Act as the final gatekeeper for visual quality. You will troubleshoot artistic issues, provide actionable feedback, and ensure that every asset meets AAA specifications. Strategic Planning: Manage production budgets, timelines, and cross-project coordination. You will be responsible for balancing creative ambition with the hard constraints of production schedules.   What We Are Looking For We are looking for a leader with the experience to navigate the challenges of AAA development and the vision to inspire others. Candidates should possess: Academic Background: A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Fine Arts, Digital Art, or a related field. Extensive Experience: At least 8+ years of professional experience in next-gen art production, including at least 3+ years in a mentoring or leadership role, such as an Associate Art Lead. Portfolio: A strong, diverse portfolio that demonstrates your capability in AAA art leadership and world-class environment design. Tooling Mastery: Advanced proficiency in industry-standard software, including the Adobe Creative Suite, 3D modeling tools (such as Maya or 3ds Max), and major game engines. Leadership Excellence: Exceptional project management and communication skills. You must be able to articulate your ideas clearly, manage conflict effectively, and lead teams through high-pressure production cycles. Join the Lakshya Family If you are an artist who loves the game development process and is ready to take a leap into a senior leadership role, Lakshya Digital offers the platform you need. Apply now to help us contribute to the next wave of world-class AAA games. Lakshya Digital is an equal-opportunity employer and values diversity in the workplace.