Rigging Artist at Lakshya Digital, 2026 Lakshya Digital

Festybay; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 850,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

World-Class Projects

26 Annual Leaves

Insurance & Protection

EAP for Mental Well-being

Education Assistance Scheme

Career Growth Path

Job summary

Lakshya Digital, part of the Keywords Studios family, is hiring a Rigging Artist for its Gurugram studio. You will create robust rigs, weight models, and develop control interfaces for AAA titles in a fast-paced environment.

Ideal candidates bring 3+ years of character setup/rigging expertise, strong Maya and 3DS Max skills, and a deep understanding of anatomy and the game pipeline. This on-site role offers growth into lead/technical artist tracks.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in character setup/rigging.
• Proficiency in Autodesk Maya and 3DS MAX is required.
• Solid understanding of human and animal anatomy to prevent volume loss during animation.
• Strong knowledge of the end-to-end game art pipeline (Modeling -> Rigging -> Animation -> Engine Integration).

Responsibilities

• Pre-Production & Technical Analysis: study briefs, identify bottlenecks, and gather references.
• Character Setup & Execution: build animator-friendly rigs for bipeds, quadrupeds, facial systems, and mechanical props; skinning for quality deformations; design intuitive control systems.
• Pipeline & Quality Control: follow best practices, perform self-QC, and provide daily progress updates to Leads.

Skills

Rigging

Character Setup

Skinning

Problem-Solving

Tools

Autodesk Maya

3DS MAX

Job description

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

• Company Name: Lakshya Digital (A Keywords Studio)
• Position: Rigging Artist
• Location: Gurugram, Haryana, India
• Job Type: Full-Time, On-site
• Experience Required: 3+ Years in Character Setup/Rigging
• Primary Software: Autodesk Maya & 3DS MAX
• Industry Focus: AAA Video Games (PC, Console, Mobile)

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.

• Mid-Level Rigging Artist (3 - 5 Years): ₹8,50,000 - ₹13,00,000
• Senior Rigging Artist (6 - 9 Years): ₹14,00,000 - ₹22,00,000
• Lead / Technical Rigging (10+ Years): ₹24,00,000+

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.