2,095 Character Design jobs in India

• Lead, mentor, and motivate a team of 3D character animators, fostering a collaborative and creative environment.
• Establish and maintain high-quality animation standards and workflows.
• Oversee the animation process from blocking to final polish, ensuring character performance meets project requirements.
• Collaborate with directors and art leads to interpret character design and narrative intent into compelling animation.
• Provide detailed feedback and technical guidance to animators, helping them overcome challenges.
• Troubleshoot technical issues related to animation rigging, pipelines, and software.
• Review and approve animation assets before they are integrated into the final product.
• Contribute hands-on animation work on key sequences and characters as needed.
• Stay current with industry trends, software advancements, and emerging animation techniques.
• Contribute to the development and refinement of animation tools and pipelines.

• Bachelor's degree in Animation, Fine Arts, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Minimum of 7-10 years of professional experience in 3D character animation, with at least 2-3 years in a leadership or supervisory role.
• Exceptional portfolio showcasing a strong understanding of animation principles, character performance, and storytelling.
• Advanced proficiency in industry-standard 3D animation software such as Maya, Blender, 3ds Max, or equivalent.
• Experience with motion capture data cleanup and integration is a plus.
• Strong understanding of anatomy, physics, and cinematography as they relate to animation.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines in a remote setting.
• A keen eye for detail and a passion for pushing creative boundaries.

• Develop original and high-quality concept art for characters, including detailed designs, color studies, and expression sheets.
• Collaborate with the art director and game design team to define character visual styles and personalities.
• Create compelling visual narratives and backstories for characters.
• Produce clear and effective 2D and/or 3D character models for asset creation.
• Iterate on designs based on feedback from stakeholders and technical constraints.
• Ensure character designs are consistent with the overall art direction and world-building of the project.
• Research and gather reference materials to inform character design.
• Contribute to the visual development of other game assets as needed.
• Maintain a high level of artistic quality and attention to detail.
• Work efficiently to meet project deadlines.
• Present concepts clearly and articulately to the team.

• Proven experience as a Concept Artist with a strong portfolio showcasing character design expertise.
• Proficiency in digital art software such as Adobe Photoshop, Procreate, or similar.
• Familiarity with 3D sculpting tools (e.g., ZBrush, Blender) is a plus.
• Strong understanding of anatomy, figure drawing, costume design, and visual storytelling.
• Excellent artistic skills, including drawing, painting, and color theory.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Experience in the gaming industry, particularly on AAA titles, is preferred.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

• Creating detailed and imaginative character concept art for various projects.
• Developing diverse character archetypes and visual styles.
• Collaborating with art directors to establish and maintain visual consistency.
• Iterating on designs based on constructive feedback and project requirements.
• Researching and drawing inspiration from various sources for character creation.
• Ensuring designs meet technical and aesthetic requirements for production.
• Mentoring junior concept artists and providing guidance.
• Contributing to the overall artistic direction of projects.

• Bachelor's degree in Fine Arts, Illustration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 6 years of professional experience in concept art, with a focus on character design.
• A strong and diverse portfolio showcasing exceptional character design skills.
• Expertise in digital painting software such as Photoshop, Procreate, or similar.
• Solid understanding of anatomy, proportion, and visual storytelling.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Passion for gaming, animation, or visual arts.

• Create high-quality concept art for characters, creatures, and environments.
• Develop detailed character designs, including costume, props, and accessories.
• Explore and visualize diverse creature designs and species.
• Contribute to environment design, establishing mood, atmosphere, and architectural styles.
• Collaborate with art directors and leads to define visual styles and aesthetics.
• Iterate on designs based on feedback from creative teams.
• Mentor and guide junior concept artists, providing constructive criticism.
• Maintain a deep understanding of anatomy, perspective, and color theory.
• Ensure consistency in art style and quality across all assets.
• Stay updated with industry trends and emerging art techniques.
• Present artwork and ideas effectively to the team.

• Bachelor's degree in Fine Arts, Digital Art, Illustration, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Minimum of 6 years of professional experience in concept art for games, film, or animation.
• Exceptional portfolio demonstrating strong skills in character and environment design.
• Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop, ZBrush, Maya, or equivalent software.
• Strong understanding of anatomy, composition, lighting, and color theory.
• Excellent artistic fundamentals and a keen eye for detail.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and receive constructive feedback.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Experience mentoring junior artists is a plus.
• Passion for storytelling and visual narrative.

2D Artist - Fashion Games

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Games2win is a leading global mobile games publisher. Our games have over 500 million downloads and are played by over 10 million monthly active players. We take pride in building our own Intellectual Property (IP) and using the strength of our consumer love to market our games! That’s why most of our downloads are generated without advertising support or paid installations.

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Role: 2D Artist – Fashion Games

Based in: Mumbai

Reporting to: 2D Lead

What do you need to do? (Role and Responsibilities)

• Design and illustrate 2D characters tailored for mobile gaming platforms
• Develop visually engaging 2D backgrounds, props, clothing, and additional game art assets
• Adhere to a structured production pipeline, ensuring timely and efficient creation of production-ready art
• Export and assemble final assets from source files, following technical guidelines and file specifications
• Continuously learn and adapt to new tools, techniques, and artistic workflows
• Maintain consistency by matching existing art styles and accurately identifying differences across visual styles
• Integrate and test assets in Unity to ensure seamless in-game performance.
• Regularly play our games to assess aesthetics, user experience, and gameplay flow.
• Offer clear, actionable feedback on visual and gameplay enhancements based on playtesting.
• Stay current with tools and workflows , adapting to new techniques as needed.
• Ensure visual consistency by matching established styles and identifying deviations.

Who could you be? (Background, Experience, Skills)

• 3+ years of experience in the gaming or animation industry, with a strong focus on mobile game development
• Proficient in Adobe Photoshop with advanced 2D character illustration skills
• Experienced in creating 2D characters, backgrounds, props, clothing, and other visual assets for mobile games
• Able to follow and contribute to a structured production pipeline, ensuring efficient and technically accurate asset delivery
• Skilled in exporting and assembling images from art files according to defined technical parameters and protocols
• Quick to learn and apply new technical skills, tools, and workflows
• Strong aesthetic sense with a solid foundation in graphic design principles
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of maintaining thorough working habits
• Comfortable working in fast-paced production environments and meeting tight deadlines
• Passionate about mobile gaming—with hands-on experience in designing and producing art specifically for mobile game titles
• Capable of matching a wide range of art styles and visually distinguishing between them for consistent and cohesive asset creation.

Visual storytelling is the key task of the Concept Artist, they imagine characters and worlds from off the page and bring the story to life. If you have a talent for visualizing abstract a career as a Concept Artist at FutureWorks could be for you

Responsibilities:

• Create concept designs for environments, characters, props, and visual effects elements.
• Develop mood boards, thumbnails, and detailed illustrations to establish style and tone.
• Work closely with the Art Director and production team to visualize creative briefs.
• Translate scripts and storyboards into strong visual ideas.
• Ensure consistency of design language across the project.
• Deliver quick iterative sketches as well as polished final artworks.
• Research references, trends, and design inspiration to enrich creative output.

• 5 year of concept experience.
• Proven experience as a Concept Artist in film, games, animation, or related industries.
• Strong traditional and digital illustration skills.
• Proficiency in industry-standard tools: Photoshop, Procreate, Krita, or equivalent.
• Strong grasp of composition, color, lighting, perspective, and anatomy.
• Ability to generate both realistic and stylized designs.
• Familiarity with 3D tools (Blender, ZBrush, SketchUp) for concepting is a plus.
• A portfolio/demo reel that demonstrates high-quality concept work.

Desirable Skills:

• Previous experience with Animation/ Games/ Feature Film pipeline especially Film
• Basic painting (digital or traditional) and sketching ability is preferable
• Ability to multi-task and to adapt easily to change
• Thorough knowledge of advanced matte painting techniques including colour space, digital paint techniques and Photoshop file management.
• Technical proficiency in understanding photography with an emphasis on composition, depth, lighting and color.
• Artists must have a sound knowledge and understanding of visual effects pipelines, production and implementation, as well as the ability to work well in a team.

Who We Are:

Zynga is a global leader in interactive entertainment with a mission to connect the world through games and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO). With massive global reach in more than 175 countries and regions, the combined diverse portfolio of popular game franchises has been downloaded more than 6 billion times on mobile, including Star Wars: Hunters, CSR Racing, Dragon City, Empires & Puzzles, FarmVille, Golf Rival, Hair Challenge, Harry Potter: Puzzles & Spells, High Heels, Merge Dragons, Merge Magic, Monster Legends, Toon Blast, Top Eleven, Toy Blast, Two Dots, Words With Friends, and Zynga Poker.Founded in 2007, Zynga is headquartered in California with locations in North America, Europe, and Asia. For more information, visit or follow Zynga on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, or the Zynga blog

Zynga is seeking a talented and passionate Concept/Marketing Artist Intern to join our team in Bangalore. In this role, you will work closely with the Art Director and Producer to create stunning, realistic imagery for our mobile and web products.

You will be responsible for conceptualizing and rendering captivating characters for both in-game use and promotional materials. Additionally, you will contribute to the visualization and design of various assets to our games.

A strong passion for pushing creative boundaries and delivering the unexpected is essential for success in this role.

Role Overview

As a Concept/Marketing Artist Intern, you will work closely with the art team to create captivating environment, character assets that highlight the unique visual style of our games. In this role, you will design promotional artwork, including key visuals, character art, and environmental pieces, to bring our game worlds to life for a broad audience

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the art team to composite characters, environments, props, and other assets.
• Create sketches, and color studies based on game themes and design briefs.
• Develop mood boards and gather references to inspire team creativity.
• Participate in feedback sessions, incorporating insights to refine designs.
• Assist in preparing and organizing art assets for game production.

Qualifications:

• Strong foundational skills in drawing, composition, and color theory.
• Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, or other digital painting software (knowledge of 3D software like Blender or ZBrush is a plus).
• Ability to iterate on ideas quickly and adapt to feedback.
• Passion for games, storytelling, and visual design.
• Portfolio showcasing strong conceptual work, preferably with character or environment designs.

What We Offer:

• Mentorship from industry professionals.
• Hands-on experience contributing to real game projects.
• A creative, collaborative work environment.
• Catered breakfast, lunch and evening snacks
• Well stocked pantry
• Frequent employee events
• Flexible working hours on many teams
• Casual dress every single day
• Work with cool people and impact millions of daily players

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, which means we are committed to creating and celebrating diverse thoughts, cultures, and backgrounds throughout our organization. Employment with us is based on substantive ability, objective qualifications, and work ethic – not an individual's race, creed, color, religion, sex or gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin or ancestry, alienage or citizenship status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, status as a victim of domestic violence or sex offenses, reproductive health decision, or any other characteristics protected by applicable law.

As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to providing the necessary support and accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities, health conditions, or impairments (subject to any local qualifying requirements) to ensure their full participation in the job application or interview process. Please contact us at to request any accommodations or for support related to your application for an open position.

Please be aware that Zynga does not conduct job interviews or make job offers over third-party messaging apps such as Telegram, WhatsApp, or others. Zynga also does not engage in any financial exchanges during the recruitment or onboarding process, and will never ask a candidate for their personal or financial information over an app or other unofficial chat channel. Any attempt to do so may be the result of a scamp or phishing attack, and you should not engage. Zynga's in-house recruitment team will only contact individuals through their official Company email addresses (i.e., via a , , , , email domain).

• Generate high-quality concept art for characters, environments, and props.
• Develop mood boards and visual style guides for projects.
• Collaborate closely with art directors and creative leads to establish visual direction.
• Translate narrative scripts and storyboards into compelling visual concepts.
• Create detailed illustrations and paintings for pre-production and production.
• Iterate on designs based on feedback from creative teams.
• Maintain a consistent artistic style throughout projects.
• Research and stay updated on industry trends in concept art and visual development.
• Contribute to the overall creative vision and aesthetic of projects.
• Mentor junior artists and share knowledge of techniques.

• Bachelor's degree in Fine Arts, Illustration, or a related field; equivalent professional experience accepted.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience as a Concept Artist or Visual Development Artist.
• Exceptional portfolio showcasing a strong understanding of anatomy, perspective, color theory, and lighting.
• Proficiency in industry-standard digital painting software (e.g., Photoshop, Procreate).
• Experience with 3D software for concepting purposes is a plus.
• Strong visual storytelling and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Adaptability and ability to work with different artistic styles.
• A passion for visual arts and entertainment.