Principal Character Artist

Lakshya Digital

. Work closely with the Lead to scope projects and establish client requirements and specifications .

Posted 10/27/2026full-timeGurugram • IndiaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in 3D game character creation, including modeling and texturing using industry-standard software. Proven ability to manage project timelines, mentor junior artists, and deliver high-quality assets with minimal iteration.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Expert Knowledge Of Substance PainterHands-On Experience Modeling And Texturing 3D CharactersKnowledge Of Unreal EngineAbility To Estimate And Plan Game Art Asset Creation3+ Years Experience In A Senior Artist Role

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Hard Skills

ModelingTexturing3D Character CreationOrganic ModelingInorganic ModelingAsset CreationAsset ExportingGame Art ProductionWork Breakdown AnalysisEffort Estimation

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationMentoringProblem-SolvingInitiativeOpenness To Feedback

Tools & Technologies

Maya3D Studio MaxZBrushPhotoshopSubstance PainterMarvelous DesignerUnreal Engine

Industry Keywords

Game Art ServicesAsset Creation ApproachesProject ManagementQuality ControlProduction Conditions

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Unreal Engine

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Work closely with the Lead to scope projects and establish client requirements and specifications
Provide project asset queries to the Lead for clarification
Ensure clarity regarding task specifications and timelines, escalating ambiguity to the Lead or sub-Lead
Establish asset creation approaches and daily completion targets with the Lead or sub-Lead
Collect adequate references before creating assets
Model and texture assets efficiently according to processes and specifications
Work on the most complex project assets and create benchmark-quality work
Act as a polishing artist and help junior artists complete their work when required
Perform post-production processes, including making assets game-engine ready and checking them in the engine
Analyze project information to create efficient work breakdowns and effort estimates
Manage personal productivity and complete allocated work on time
Help project artists complete work on time using effective methods, tools and processes
Deliver high-quality work requiring minimal iteration and zero QC errors
Guide and supervise artists and conduct first-level asset reviews when required

Requirements

What you’ll need

Good knowledge of industry-standard software such as Maya, 3D Studio Max, ZBrush and Photoshop
Expert knowledge of Substance Painter and Marvelous Designer
Knowledge of creating assets for and exporting assets to Unreal Engine or other game engines
Good knowledge of the 3D game character creation process
Hands-on experience modeling and texturing 3D characters under production conditions
Knowledge of organic and inorganic modeling
Ability to estimate, plan and supervise game art asset creation work
At least 3+ years of experience in a 3D game or game art services company in a Senior Artist role
Professional and friendly daily conduct
Ability to create, track and maintain realistic daily goals and complete planned work on time
Ability to plan workdays and leave in advance in consultation with the PM and Lead
Ability to create and follow a self-development plan
Up-to-date knowledge of tools and technologies related to game art production
Ability to make timely and correct decisions on asset creation approaches
Regular communication with Lead and PM regarding work status, supervised artists, planned leave, issues and solutions
Ability to communicate project questions, asset delivery notes, work status and feedback in English
Ability to verbally communicate complex project or people-related problems clearly
Confident and effective communication in English with non-Indian team members
Ability to understand others’ messages and concerns
Ability to mentor and command respect from the team
Consistent delivery of assigned assets within timelines and quality standards
Commitment to project success and ability to solve project-related issues
Initiative, openness to feedback and ownership of mistakes
Professional conduct and punctuality

Benefits

Comp & perks

Opportunity to work on some of the best-known game titles in the world
Competitive salaries
Annual performance-based bonuses
Experienced artists may get the opportunity to work remotely
26 annual leaves
Additional paid time off at the year-end from 25th December to 1st January
Term Insurance
Personal accidental insurance
Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental and emotional wellbeing
Special Education Assistance Scheme for career development