Rigging Artist at Lakshya Digital, 2026 Lakshya Digital

Festybay; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 850,000 - 2,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

World-Class Projects

26 annual leaves + year-end break

Insurance & protection

Job summary

Join Lakshya Digital in Gurugram as a Rigging Artist, shaping complex skeletons, control rigs, and skinning for diverse assets across AAA titles. You will craft animator-friendly rigs for bipeds, quadrupeds, facial systems, and mechanical props, while ensuring high-quality deformations and intuitive control interfaces.

You will work within a team under Keywords Studios with exposure to a global pipeline and opportunities for growth toward Lead/Technical Artist roles.

Qualifications

• Dual-software expertise in Maya and 3DS Max to power rigging workflows.
• Strong understanding of human and animal anatomy for realistic deformations.
• Solid grasp of the end-to-end game art pipeline (Modeling → Rigging → Animation → Engine Integration).
• Knowledge of modeling/texturing is a helpful communication aid with asset creators.

Responsibilities

• Pre-Production & Technical Analysis: analyze briefs, clarify direction, gather references.
• Character Setup & Execution: build robust, animator-friendly rigs for bipeds/quadrupeds and mechanical props.
• Pipeline & Quality Control: adhere to workflows, self-QC, and provide progress updates.

Skills

Anatomy

Game pipeline understanding

Modeling & texturing

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 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 – Estimated Annual Salary: ₹8,50,000 – ₹13,00,000
• Senior Rigging Artist: 6–9 Years – Estimated Annual Salary: ₹14,00,000 – ₹22,00,000
• Lead / Technical Rigging: 10+ Years – Estimated Annual Salary: ₹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. Identify potential bottlenecks or contradictory information before the first bone is placed.
• Query Management: Maintain a “zero‑ambiguity” policy. 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 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: Equal proficiency in Autodesk Maya and 3DS MAX is required.
• Anatomy: Profound understanding of human and animal anatomy is mandatory to prevent volume loss during animation.
• Game Pipeline Knowledge: 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 for effective communication with asset creators.

Soft Skills & Mindset

• Self‑Motivation: Work with minimal supervision while maintaining a “team‑first” attitude.
• Problem‑Solving: Technical troubleshooter comfortable finding creative solutions to complex rigging challenges.
• Gamer DNA: Passion for gaming helps 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: 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: Special education assistance scheme to upgrade skills and certifications while working.
• 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 experience with AAA titles.
2. Demo Reel/Portfolio: Showcasing various rigs (Biped, Quadruped, Mechanical) with wireframes and joint‑deformation tests.
3. Software Checklist: Confirming 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.