Comic Illustrator (Contract)

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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Job Overview:

We are looking for a creative and versatile Comic Sketch Artist with a strong foundation in illustration and storytelling. The ideal candidate will have the ability to adapt to various comic art styles (retro, noir, manga, western, digital inking, etc.) and translate scripts or storyboards into engaging, expressive comic panels and pages.

Requirements

• Minimum 2–5 years of experience in comic art, storyboarding, or related illustration fields.
• A strong and diverse portfolio showcasing multiple comic art styles.
• Proficiency in traditional sketching and/or digital tools (Photoshop, Procreate, Clip Studio Paint, etc.).
• Understanding of anatomy, perspective, and visual storytelling techniques.
• Ability to meet deadlines and respond well to feedback.
• Good communication skills and ability to work with a creative team.

Bonus Skills (Nice to Have):

• Experience with colouring or lettering.
• Animation/ Sprite or motion comic experience.
• Familiarity with comic book publishing workflows or formats.
• Knowledge of cultural or historical themes for period-style storytelling.

  Key Responsibilities:

• Create hand-drawn or digital comic sketches from scripts or verbal briefs.
• Develop characters, expressions, and dynamic poses in multiple art styles.
• Design comic pages with strong composition, panel flow, and visual storytelling.
• Collaborate with writers, art directors, and designers to refine visuals.
• Adapt style and tone according to project requirements (e.g., realistic, stylized, cartoony, etc.).
• Provide clean inked or rough concept sketches based on the stage of development.
• Deliver artworks in high-resolution formats for digital or print use.

What We Offer:

• Creative freedom and opportunity to work on original Game IPs and game-based stories.
• A supportive and collaborative creative environment.
• Opportunities for long-term collaboration on multiple titles.

Benefits

Role Information: EN
Studio: Lakshya
Location: Asia Pacific, India, Haryana
Area of Work: Art Services
Service: Create
Employment Type: Contract
Working Pattern: Onsite