Lead Artist at Keywords Studios

ラクシャ・デジタルは現在、日本でリードアーティストを募集しています。 当スタジオはインドに位置し、SQEX、ルミナス、フロム・ソフトウェア、カプコンなど、日本の有名ゲームスタジオを含む、世界有数のゲーム会社と協力し、ゲームプロジェクトのための優れたアートやアニメーションを制作しています。  

私たちは、日本国内のアート制作サービスの開発と運用に貢献していただける経験豊富な人材を募集しています。 

職務内容 

リードアーティストとして、日本のゲーム業界における豊富な制作経験に加え、包括的かつ最新の技術的知識を持つことが期待されます。プロジェクトの要件を理解し、適切な戦略を実行することで、プロジェクトの目標達成に向けてチームを導きます。 

• 日本人アートディレクターの監督の下、プロジェクトマネージャー（PM）やリードアーティストと密接に協力しながらチームを指導し、リードする。 
• 日本語とアートのスタイルに精通したリーダーとしてアートチームをサポートし、効果的なコミュニケーションを促進し、プロジェクト目標との整合性を確保する。 
• インドチームが制作したアートアセットをレビューし、改善点や修正点を特定する。必要に応じて、最終成果物の品質と一貫性を確保するために介入し、実践的な調整を行う。 
• 顧客とのミーティングに出席し、必要に応じて営業チームに技術サポートを提供する。 

Lakshya Digital is currently seeking a Lead Artist in Japan.  Situated in India, our studio collaborates with numerous leading video game companies globally, including renowned Japanese game studios such as SQEX, Luminous, From Software, Capcom, among others, to craft exceptional art and animation for their gaming projects. 

We are searching for experienced individuals to join our team and contribute to the development and operation of art production services within the Japan region. 

Overall Responsibility  

As a Lead Artist, you are expected to possess comprehensive and current technical knowledge, along with extensive production experience within the Japanese game industry. The role entails understanding project requirements and implementing appropriate strategies to guide the team toward achieving project objectives. 

Key Responsibility 

• Lead the team under the supervision of the Japanese Art Director, collaborating closely with Project Managers (PMs) and Lead Artists to provide guidance and direction to the team. 
• Provide support to the art team as a leader with a strong understanding of Japanese language and art styles, facilitating effective communication and ensuring alignment with project goals. 
• Review art assets produced by the India team, identifying areas for improvement and correction. If necessary, intervene and apply hands-on adjustments to ensure the quality and consistency of the final deliverables. 

Secondary Responsibility  

• Attend client meetings and provide technical support to the sales team as needed. 

Requirements

 ＜必須条件＞ 

• 日本のゲーム業界でキャラクターアーティストとして5年以上の経験。 
•  環境アートの経験があれば尚可。 
• 次世代ゲームコンテンツの開発プロセス、ツール、パイプラインに精通していること。 
• コミュニケーション能力が高く、プロジェクトのビジョンや具体的なアートディレクションをチーム全体に効果的に伝えられる方。 
• 結果重視の環境で成長できる自発的な方。 
• 競合するタスクを効果的に管理する優れた優先順位付けスキル。 
• 批判的思考と問題解決能力。 
• 細部に注意を払い、期限を守ることができる。 
• 高い英語力をお持ちの方は有利になりますが、必須ではありません。 

Required Skills/ Proficiencies & Qualification:  

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in the Japanese game industry as a Character Artist. 
• Experience with environment art is considered a plus. 
• Proficiency in next-gen game content development processes, tools, and pipelines. 
• Strong communication skills, capable of effectively conveying the project’s vision and specific art direction across teams. 
• Self-motivated with the ability to thrive in a results-driven environment. 
• Excellent prioritization skills to manage competing tasks effectively. 
• Critical thinking and problem-solving abilities. 
• Attention to detail and a commitment to meeting deadlines. 
• Native-level Japanese. Fluency in English is advantageous but not mandatory. 

Benefits

勤務時間　10：00～19：00 

完全週休２日制（土、日）祝 

・昇給制度あり(年1回) 

・社会保険完備 

・交通費3万円まで全額支給 

・年間休日 120日程度 

・完全週休２日制（土、日）祝 

・年内特別休暇、慶弔休暇、有給休暇 

・福利厚生倶楽部 

・社員持株制度 

・語学レッスンサポート 

Keywords Studios is dedicated to following a well-established Equal Opportunities Policy. We endeavor to create a workplace which provides for equal opportunities for all employees and potential employees.

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Role Information: EN/JP

Studio: Laksha

Location: Asia Pacific, Japan, Tokyo

Area of Work: Art Services

Service: Create

Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent

Working Pattern: On-site

COMPANY PROFILE

Established in 1998 and floated on the London Stock Exchange’s AIM in 2013, Keywords(KWS) is the world’s leading provider of technical and creative services to the global video games market. Our 12,000 employees in 70+ Studios in 26 countries provide graphic art asset production, game development, audio, testing, localization and customer support services to most of the leading video game developers and publishers. We have a proven track record of organic and acquisition-led growth and have successfully acquired and integrated 50+ acquisitions since 2014.

People who work at Keywords are passionate, talented, committed and resourceful. As a business we thrive on diversity, celebrate uniqueness and work as teams whether we are physically together in one of our 70 global studios or working together virtually.

We empower people to perform to the best of their ability with our “can do” attitude. We appreciate and embrace flexibility. We learn at every opportunity to grow ourselves through experience, training and tackling new challenges.

This is what makes us Keywordians.

https://www.keywordsstudios.com/