Rigging Artist at Lakshya Digital, 2026

Lakshya Digital, a powerhouse under the Keywords Studios umbrella, is seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Rigging Artist to join its world-class team in Gurugram. This is a rare opportunity to work at India’s premier game art studio, contributing to legendary AAA titles that define the global gaming landscape.

As a Rigging Artist, you will be the bridge between static 3D models and living, breathing characters. You will be responsible for creating complex skeletons, control rigs, and skinning for a diverse range of assets—from heroic bipeds and monstrous quadrupeds to intricate mechanical props.

Job Overview: Rigging Artist

Estimated Salary & Compensation Benchmarks

While final compensation is determined by individual expertise, portfolio quality, and interview performance, the following table reflects current industry standards for specialized Rigging roles in the Delhi-NCR region for a studio of Lakshya’s caliber.

About Lakshya Digital & Keywords Studios

Established in 2004, Lakshya has spent over two decades building an impeccable reputation as a “dependable” and “highly talented” game art partner. With a global footprint spanning Gurugram, Pune, Seattle, San Diego, and Tokyo, the studio employs over 700 creative professionals.

By joining Lakshya, you are joining a legacy that has contributed to iconic hits such as:

• Bloodborne & Dark Souls II

• Uncharted 2

• Just Cause 3

• WWE 2K16

• Farmville & Cityville

As part of Keywords Studios, the world’s leading technical and creative services provider to the global video games industry, you will have access to international workflows and top-tier expertise that is unmatched in the Indian market.

Key Responsibilities: The Rigging Lifecycle

The Rigging Artist role at Lakshya is a blend of technical logic and artistic sensibility. You are expected to manage the following core duties:

1. Pre-Production & Technical Analysis

• Brief Study: Thoroughly analyze client briefs and task specifications. You must identify potential bottlenecks or contradictory information before the first bone is placed.

• Query Management: Maintain a “zero-ambiguity” policy. You will collaborate with Leads to clarify art direction and technical constraints.

• Reference Gathering: Collect and study anatomical and mechanical references to ensure realistic deformation and movement.

2. Character Setup & Execution

• Custom Rigging: Build robust, animator-friendly rigs for bipeds, quadrupeds, facial systems, and mechanical props.

• Skinning & Weighting: Execute high-quality skinning to ensure seamless deformations across all joints.

• Control Systems: Design intuitive control interfaces that allow animators to achieve maximum expressiveness with minimal effort.

3. Pipeline & Quality Control

• Best Practices: Adopt mandated work processes to ensure files are optimized for the game engine.

• Zero-Error Delivery: Conduct self-QC (Quality Control) against internal checklists to ensure “minimal iteration” and high-quality output.

• Reporting: Provide transparent daily updates to the Lead/sub-Lead regarding progress and timelines.

Detailed Requirements

Technical Proficiency

• Dual-Software Expertise: You must be equally proficient in Autodesk Maya and 3DS MAX, as client requirements often fluctuate between these two industry giants.

• Anatomy: A profound understanding of human and animal anatomy is mandatory. You must understand how muscles move and how joints rotate to prevent “volume loss” during animation.

• Game Pipeline Knowledge: A solid grasp of the end-to-end game art pipeline (Modeling -> Rigging -> Animation -> Engine Integration).

• Secondary Skills: Knowledge of modeling and texturing is a significant advantage, as it allows you to communicate better with the asset creators.

Soft Skills & Mindset

• Self-Motivation: Ability to work with minimal supervision while maintaining a “team-first” attitude.

• Problem-Solving: You should be a “technical troubleshooter,” comfortable finding creative solutions to complex rigging challenges.

• Gamer DNA: We are looking for artists who play video games. A passion for gaming helps you understand why “feel” and “responsiveness” are critical to a rig.

Benefits & Employee Wellness

Lakshya Digital believes in nurturing talent through a holistic benefits package that promotes long-term career growth and personal well-being.

• World-Class Projects: Work on the most prestigious AAA game titles in development today.

• Generous Paid Time Off: Enjoy 26 Annual Leaves plus a dedicated year-end break from December 25th to January 1st.

• Insurance & Protection: Comprehensive Term Insurance and Personal Accidental Insurance coverage.

• Mental Well-being: Access to a free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for professional emotional and mental health support.

• Education Assistance: A Special Education Assistance Scheme designed to help you upgrade your skills and certifications while you work.

• Career Growth: Regular performance reviews and a clear path toward Lead and Technical Artist roles.

How to Apply

If you are an experienced Rigging Artist with a portfolio that showcases clean deformations, organized hierarchies, and sophisticated control rigs, we want to hear from you.

Application Essentials:

1. Updated CV: Highlighting your experience with AAA titles.

2. Demo Reel/Portfolio: Showcasing various rigs (Biped, Quadruped, and Mechanical) with wireframes and “joint-deformation” tests.

3. Software Checklist: Confirming your proficiency levels in both Maya and 3DS MAX.

Join Lakshya Digital in Gurugram and contribute to the next generation of global gaming hits. Be a part of a studio where process meets passion.