3d artist - game development
Silly Games · Pune, India
Job Description
We're opening applications for a 3 D Artist role for our Indian mythology-inspired action-adventure game.
We're looking for a passionate 3 D Artist to help shape the visual foundation of the project during an important early development phase.
This is an early-stage indie startup opportunity, ideal for someone who wants to contribute directly to building a game from the ground up and play a key role in our playable demo milestone.
Role Details
Position: 3 D Artist
Experience: 2–5 years of hands-on experience in game art or 3 D content creation
Work Mode: Fully remote initially; future office location will be Pune
Location Preference: Pune-based candidates will be prioritized
Employment Type: Full-time
Compensation: ₹2.4–₹3 LPA CTC during the initial engagement phase
Evaluation Period: 1-month paid probation/evaluation period, followed by a fixed-term engagement based on mutual fit and performance
What You'll Work On
Creating game-ready 3 D assets, including characters, props, and modular environment pieces Building level blockouts and supporting environment layouts for gameplay spaces Scene dressing and visual polish within Unity Assisting with basic VFX for combat, abilities, environmental effects, and atmosphere Developing mood boards, visual explorations, paintovers, and reference materials Preparing optimized assets with awareness of real-time performance requirements Collaborating closely with designers and developers to deliver a polished demo experienceWhat We're Looking For
Strong portfolio showcasing game-ready 3 D character art, environments, props, or stylized assets Good understanding of composition, scale, lighting, and player readability Experience working within Unity or collaborating closely with Unity developers Solid understanding of modeling, UVs, texturing, materials, and optimization workflows Experience with tools such as Blender, Maya, 3ds Max, ZBrush, Substance Painter, Photoshop, Unity Basic knowledge of Unity Particle System, VFX Graph, shaders, or effect creation is a strong advantage Interest in Indian mythology, folklore, or Indic fantasy themes is highly desirableWhy Join Us?
This is an opportunity to become part of a small, dedicated team building an original game IP from the ground up. We're looking for someone who takes ownership, enjoys problem-solving, and wants to make a meaningful impact during an important stage of development.
Future role growth, expanded responsibilities, and core-team benefits may be considered based on contribution, commitment, performance, and the company's growth.
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Details
| Company | Silly Games |
| Location | Pune, India |
| Type | FULL TIME |
| Niche | general |
| Experience | permanent |