Lakshya Digital is hiring 3D Hard Surface Artist
Lakshya, a powerhouse under the Keywords Studios umbrella, is looking for a visionary 3D Hard Surface Artist to join our world-class art team. With over 20 years of excellence and a portfolio that includes legendary titles like Bloodborne, Uncharted 2, and Dark Souls II, we offer the opportunity to define the visual landscape of the next generation of AAA gaming. 3D Hard Surface Artist Job Overview Company Name: Lakshya Digital (A Keywords Studios Studio) Role Title: 3D Hard Surface Artist (Vehicles, Weapons & Props) Employment Type: Full-Time / Contract Working Pattern: On-site (Gurgaon / Pune) Location: Haryana / Maharashtra, India Experience Level: Mid to Senior Level Industry Focus: AAA Game Development (Console & PC) Estimated Salary Benchmarks (Annual) Please note: Final compensation is determined based on individual expertise, portfolio strength, and interview performance. Experience Level Estimated Salary Range (INR) Mid-Level Artist ₹12,00,000 – ₹18,00,000 Senior Artist ₹20,00,000 – ₹32,00,000 Lead / Principal ₹35,00,000+ About Lakshya Digital: Two Decades of Art Mastery Established in 2004, Lakshya has grown from a specialized art house into a global leader in game art services. We house over 700 creative professionals across Gurgaon, Pune, Seattle, Tokyo, and San Diego. Our reputation is built on the dual foundation of artistic soul and process-driven execution. At Lakshya Digital, you aren’t just a “vendor”—you are an extension of the world’s most prestigious development teams. We bridge the gap between imagination and technical reality, working closely with organizations like NASSCOM to elevate the Indian gaming ecosystem to the global stage. If you want your work to be played by millions and scrutinized by the world’s top critics, Lakshya is where you belong. Role Objective & Scope As a 3D Hard Surface Artist, you are the master of form and function. Your mission is to create assets that don’t just look “cool” but feel physically grounded and mechanically plausible. Whether you are crafting a high-tech weapon for a futuristic shooter or a weathered military vehicle for a historical epic, your work will be the primary point of interaction for the player. You will translate complex concept art into production-ready assets, maintaining a delicate balance between aesthetic brilliance and engine performance. This role requires a storyteller’s touch—using textures to imply history, usage, and environmental wear. Key Responsibilities 1. High-Precision Asset Creation Weapons: Develop complex, multi-part weaponry ranging from realistic firearms to stylized sci-fi blasters, ensuring functional accuracy in moving parts (bolts, triggers, magazines). Vehicles: Construct high-fidelity vehicles with a deep understanding of chassis, engine components, and cockpit detailing. Props: Create hero-level interactive props and environmental set dressings that populate AAA worlds. 2. Technical Execution & Optimization Modeling: Deliver flawless high-poly sculpts for baking and clean, efficient low-poly meshes for real-time performance. UV & Texel Density: Execute intelligent UV layouts that maximize resolution while maintaining consistency across massive asset libraries. Baking: Manage high-to-low poly baking processes, ensuring artifacts are eliminated and normal maps are pixel-perfect. Engine Integration: Import and set up assets within Unreal Engine or Unity, ensuring shaders and LODs (Levels of Detail) function correctly in a live build. 3. Texturing & Narrative Detail PBR Workflow: Author textures using a Physically Based Rendering workflow, ensuring materials like steel, carbon fiber, and rubber react realistically to in-game lighting. Surface Storytelling: Use Substance Painter to add believable wear-and-tear, such as edge wear, grease buildup, scratches, and atmospheric dust that aligns with the game’s narrative. 4. Collaboration & Leadership Feedback Integration: Work under the guidance of Art Directors and Leads, iterating on assets based on creative and technical critiques. Mentorship: Share knowledge regarding new tools (like Plasticity or AI-assisted workflows) with junior members of the team. Required Skills & Qualifications Core Proficiency: Expert-level modeling in Autodesk Maya, 3ds Max, or Blender. Hard Surface Specialization: Deep knowledge of Boolean workflows, sub-d modeling, and CAD-based modeling tools like Plasticity. Texturing Suite: Mastery of the Substance Suite (Painter/Designer) and a solid grasp of ZBrush for micro-surface detailing. Material Science: A sophisticated understanding of real-world manufacturing (how things are bolted, welded, or cast) to ensure mechanical believability. Optimization Savvy: Expert knowledge of draw calls, vertex counts, and draw distances to ensure assets run at 60 FPS on modern consoles. Nice-to-Have Skills Direct experience shipping AAA or Console titles (PS5/Xbox Series X/PC). Familiarity with Procedural Workflows in Houdini or advanced Substance Designer graphs. Knowledge of Weapon Mechanics: Knowing how a gun actually cycles rounds or how a suspension system compresses. Exposure to Technical Art: Basic scripting (Python/Mel) to automate repetitive tasks. Portfolio Requirements To be considered, your portfolio must demonstrate: Weapon/Vehicle Focus: At least 3 high-quality hard surface examples. Breakdowns: Show us your high-poly, low-poly (wireframe), and texture maps (Albedo, Normal, Gloss). In-Engine Renders: Assets displayed within Unreal Engine or Marmoset Toolbag to show lighting response. Clarity: Clearly state which parts of the asset you were responsible for. The Lakshya Benefits Package We believe that world-class art can only be produced by artists who are well-supported and inspired. Global Projects: Work on the most recognized IP in the gaming world. Health & Security: Comprehensive Term Insurance and Personal Accidental Insurance coverage. Time to Recharge: 24 Annual Leaves plus a guaranteed studio-wide shutdown from December 25th to January 1st. Financial Growth: Competitive base pay with annual performance-based bonuses. Continuous Learning: Access to our Special Education Assistance Scheme to help you master new software or earn certifications. Well-being: A free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) providing mental and emotional support services. How to Apply If you are ready to leave your mark on the history of game development, submit your CV and Portfolio link through the Keywords Studios career portal or directly to the Lakshya India recruitment team. Lakshya: Where Passion Meets Process.