Job Details

• Type: Permanent Full-time
• Location: In-person (Bangalore, India)
• Reports To: Art Director 
• Number of Openings: 1

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced, highly skilled(in art and management), lead 3D Character Artist who can create visually stunning character assets and lead a dynamic team of character artists.

Responsibilities

Character Design:

• Work closely with Concept Artists to translate 2D character concepts into detailed 3D models capturing the essence and personality of each character.
• Create high-quality 3D character models with exceptional attention to detail, topology, and UV layout. Ensure that the models are optimized for real-time performance in the Unity Engine.
• Develop hand-painted stylized and visually appealing textures and materials for characters, considering both aesthetics and technical constraints.
• Understanding the logic of proper topology for Rigging and Skinning character models to make animation run smoothly.

Unity Integration:

• Seamlessly integrate character assets into Unity3D, ensuring optimal performance and visual fidelity.
• Collaborate with animators and developers and fix issues as they arise.

Documentation:

• Maintain clear and comprehensive documentation for character creation processes and techniques.
• Collaborate with the art and development teams to ensure a smooth workflow and asset pipeline.

Management:

• Lead a team of character artists, providing guidance, feedback, and mentorship to ensure the team’s artistic growth and excellence. 
• Participate in sprint planning, and interim sprint check-ins.
• Work closely with other members of the art team, designers, and developers to ensure a cohesive artistic vision and art style of 3D characters and outfits in the game.
• Regular 1:1’s with the team members to give direct and specific feedback (including written start, stop, and continue every month) and provide specific guidance on improving.
  

Requirements

• A strong portfolio showcasing your 3D character art and design skills, demonstrating proficiency in creating realistic, stylized, and imaginative characters.
• Proven experience as a 3D Character Artist in the gaming industry, with a successful track record of contributing to released games or projects.
• Proficiency in industry-standard 3D modeling and sculpting software such as Autodesk Maya, ZBrush, Blender, and Marvelous Designer as well as experience with Substance Painter or equivalent texturing tools.
• Solid understanding and experience working with Unity Engine for character asset creation, optimization, and implementation.
• Strong understanding of human and creature anatomy, form, and proportion, with the ability to adapt to various art styles and design requirements.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively within a team, open to feedback and iterative development.

Before applying, please review our LILA Games | Business Values (https://bit.ly/3rsN1ti) document. We take our culture incredibly seriously and will not accommodate a Values mismatch in our company. So please make sure your Values are in alignment before you apply!

Application Process

• Resume: Submit your resume using the application form below. 
• Evaluation: Give us a few days to evaluate your resume and contact you.
• Written Assessment: You will receive assessments that should be completed and submitted within the deadline and you will also be asked to do one of the assessments on a live interview.
• Video Interviews: We will schedule several video interviews if selected
• Offer: If selected, we will send you a formal offer letter, including compensation and other logistical details
• On-boarding: Before joining, we require reading and a complete understanding of our Values and culture. We will send some tasks and materials to review before you sign your offer letter. 

Lila Games is a learning organization, and one of the fundamental principles of our company is to unlock human potential with learning through challenging work so people become masters of their craft. You can expect to supercharge your learning once you get into this role, but hard work and effort are expected.