3D Hard Surface Artist

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Lakshya, a Keywords Studios company, in India is headquartered in Gurgaon and has a team of over 700 employees spread across studio facilities in Gurgaon, Pune and Seattle, and sales offices in San Diego and Tokyo. Setup in 2004, Lakshya has, over the last 20 years, created a reputation in the game development industry for being a highly talented and dependable game art studio. During this time, Lakshya has created art for over a hundred game titles, including hugely successful global hits such as Bloodborne, Dark Souls II, Just Cause 3, WWE 2K16, Uncharted 2, Farmville and Cityville. Lakshya’s senior team, which comprises of top-notch International and Indian talent, has a huge amount of experience of creating art for different game platforms and genres. Lakshya blends artistic creativity with strong process orientation in order to deliver best in class services. Lakshya works closely with NASSCOM to help in the growth of the game development eco-system in India.

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• Role Overview:

We are looking for a

talented and detail-oriented Hardsurface Artist

to create

high-quality Vehicles, Weapons, Props, and mechanical assets

for AAA and top-tier game projects.

The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of

form, function, materials, and storytelling through texturing

, and can consistently deliver

production-ready assets

that meet artistic and technical standards.
You will work closely with

Art Directors, Leads, and Tech teams

to bring believable, optimized, and visually striking assets into the game engine.

Requirements

• Strong experience in

hard surface modeling

for games.

• Proven ability to create

weapons and props

at a high visual standard.

• Solid understanding of:
  Real-world materials and manufacturing processes
  PBR texturing workflows
  Scale, proportion, and silhouette
• Proficiency in industry-standard tools such as:

Maya / 3ds Max / Blender / Plasticity

Substance Painter / Substance Designer

ZBrush

(for detailing when required)

• Experience working with

game engines

(Unreal Engine / Unity).

• Knowledge of

optimization techniques

(LOD creation, texel density, draw calls).

• Ability to take

feedback constructively

and iterate efficiently.

• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
• Good understanding of

game art production pipelines

.

⭐

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Experience working on

AAA or console titles

.

• Familiarity with

procedural workflows

and advanced texturing.

• Understanding of

weapon mechanics and functional design

.

• Experience with

vehicle or complex mechanical assets

.

• Knowledge of

AI-assisted or procedural asset workflows

.

• Basic scripting or technical art exposure.

Portfolio Requirements

A strong portfolio showcasing:

• High-quality

weapons and props

• Clean topology and UV layouts
• Texture breakdowns (albedo, roughness, metalness, normals)
• In-engine screenshots (preferred)
• Demonstration of

storytelling through materials and wear

.

• Clearly indicate your

individual contribution

for each asset.

Key Responsibilities

• Create

high-quality 3D hardsurface assets

including:
Weapons (realistic & stylized)
Props (environmental, interactive, hero assets)
Mechanical and industrial objects

• Translate

concept art, references, and design briefs

into final in-game assets.

• Ensure assets meet

AAA visual quality

and are optimized for real-time engines.

• Develop

clean topology

, efficient UVs, and well-structured meshes.

• Produce

high-quality PBR textures

with strong material definition and storytelling.

• Add believable

wear, tear, aging, and surface details

that support narrative context.

• Follow studio

naming conventions, pipelines, and technical guidelines

.

• Work with

engine integration

, ensuring assets perform correctly in-game.

• Collaborate with

Art Directors, Leads, Tech Artists, and QA

to address feedback and polish assets.

• Maintain

consistency in style, scale, and quality

across all assets.

• Manage time efficiently and meet production deadlines.

Benefits

• Opportunity to work on

top-tier, globally recognized games

.

• A collaborative environment with

experienced industry professionals

.

• Exposure to

cutting-edge tools, workflows, and pipelines

.

• Growth opportunities through

mentorship and challenging projects

.

• A culture that values

quality, creativity, and ownership

.

• We offer competitive salaries and annual performance-based bonuses.
• We offer generous paid time off. You get 24 Annual leaves and additional paid time off at the year-end (from 25th December to 1st January).
• We cover Term Insurance and Personal accidental insurance for you.
• Benefit from our free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental and emotional wellbeing.
• You can also avail our Special Education Assistance Scheme to further develop your career.
• … And a lot more

• Role Information: EN
  Studio: Lakshya
  Location: Asia Pacific, India, Haryana
  Area of Work: Art Services
  Service: Create
  Employment Type: contract/ Full Time
  Working Pattern: on Site

• Strong experience in

hard surface modeling

for games.

• Proven ability to create

weapons and props

at a high visual standard.

• Solid understanding of:
• Proficiency in industry-standard tools such as: