Lead Visual Designer (2D and 3D)
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What is Armory?
What we are building requires hard work, tenacity, ownership, creativity and way more man-hours than an everyday job.
What we are building requires hard work, tenacity, ownership, creativity and way more man-hours than an everyday job.
If you are a savant at what you do, love autonomy, have high agency and genuinely want to impact the future of this country, we want you to work with us starting yesterday!
Modern conflicts waged remotely demand a radical rethinking of strategy as adversaries deploy inexpensive drones and technology to inflict maximum damage with minimal risk.
If you prefer routine over the dynamic unpredictability of innovation, Armory isn't for you. Our fast-paced environment requires genuine curiosity, resilience, a passion for continuous learning, and comfort with rapid change.
Armory is a new age defence tech startup building next-generation products to strengthen Indian forces in the modern battlefields.
About the founder
Amardeep Singh is an IIT Bombay alumnus & an aerospace engineer by education. He was a founding member of ideaForge - currently India’s biggest drone company & the first drone company to get listed on the Indian stock exchange.
His 16-year entrepreneurial journey is marked by a series of ambitious ventures spanning across diverse tech domains like Drones, Consumer Hardware, B2B SaaS & AI.
Problems we solve
Our country’s defence systems, conceived in a bygone era, have been outpaced by the rapid advancements in technology, revealing critical gaps that we, at Armory, are poised to bridge.
At Armory, we identify and solve the most critical, complex & specific challenges in modern warfare. By harnessing the power of artificial intelligence and diving deep into specific problems, we create innovative defence technologies and products that protect our nation and allies.
Why you should NOT join us:
If high stakes, tight deadlines, and significant challenges don't excite you, then our mission to revolutionise defence technology might not align with your career goals. We seek individuals who are ready to push boundaries and are motivated by the urgency of now.
Why you SHOULD join us:
We offer the opportunity to work on groundbreaking projects that strengthen national defence, supported by a team of A players.
Join Armory if you're drawn to solving hard problems and want to create a meaningful & profound impact to the national security.
At Armory, you will do the best work of your life. Period.
Requirements
About this role
As a Visual & 3D Designer at Armory, you will play a critical role in shaping the visual identity of our brand and products. Your work will be instrumental in communicating complex defense technology in a way that is visually striking, compelling, and easy to understand.
- 3D Modeling & Rendering: Create high-quality 3D models, renders, and product visualizations for our defense-tech products.
- Product Visualization: Develop photorealistic and conceptual renders that communicate product functionality and aesthetics.
- CGI & Animation: Craft cinematic CGI-based visuals, motion graphics, and animations for marketing, product presentations, and social media.
- Brand & Visual Design: Shape the visual identity of Armory, ensuring consistency across all touchpoints, including digital, print, and product packaging.
- Illustration & Graphic Design: Design compelling visuals, illustrations, and infographics that enhance brand storytelling.
- Photography & Cinematography: Leverage your understanding of photography and cinematography to create visually striking compositions and lighting for product shoots.
- Adobe Suite Mastery: Utilize Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, and other Adobe tools to produce high-quality design assets.
Must haves
- 5+ years of experience in illustration, product visualization, and brand design.
- Strong proficiency in 3D modeling, rendering, and CGI using software like Blender, Cinema 4D, or equivalent.
- Expertise in visual design, 2D/3D graphics, and brand identity development.
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, Premiere Pro, etc.).
- A deep understanding of photography and cinematography principles to enhance visual storytelling.
- Experience in defense, technology, or industrial product visualization is a plus.
- A portfolio showcasing a range of design projects, from 3D renders to brand identity work.
Bonus points for
- Experience designing for hardware, FMCG, defense, aerospace, or high-tech industries.
- Strong understanding of materials, textures, and physics-based rendering for ultra-realistic CGI.
- Background in storyboarding, cinematography, and VFX for high-impact visual storytelling.
- Ability to create cinematic product teasers that look straight out of a high-budget defense commercial.
- Proficiency in motion graphics, AR/VR visualization, and interactive 3D experiences.
- A strong portfolio that makes us go, "Damn, we need this person on our team."
What will make you successful in this role?
- Deep technical expertise in electro-mechanical systems.
- Deep technical expertise in 3D visualization and design.
- Ability to solve complex problems with first-principles thinking.
- Taking full ownership of your work and ensuring project success.
- Hands-on approach to design, visualization, and prototyping.
- A mindset geared towards rapid execution and innovation.
- Getting s**t done.
How will we set you up for success in this role?
- A live project: You will jump straight into a live project as soon as you join. No dummy or test projects.
- State-of-the-art tools and technologies: You will have access to industry-leading design softwares and tools required.
- Access to resources: You name it, we will do everything to get it for you.
- Supportive team: You will be surrounded by the best minds ready to help you.
Our Hiring Process
We target to close the hiring process within 14 days of your application.
Round 1: Screening Application
- Duration : At your own pace but if it takes you less than 15 minutes to apply, you are unlikely to move to the next round.
- How to ace: Do not copy-paste your answers from a website or ChatGPT. Be specific in your answers. It’s about you.
- Codeword: Use RENDERZ in the application form where it asks you for Codeword. This way we know you have read the JD :)
Round 2: Introduction round
- Duration : 1 hour
- How to ace: Be yourself. We want to know YOU, not some ideal unrealistic person. Demonstrate your expertise in the area we are evaluating. Ask good questions.
Round 3: Take home exercise
- Duration : 2 hours
- How to ace: Show curiosity. Go beyond what you were expected to do. Come back with more ideas.
Round 4: Culture Fitment
- Duration : 1 hour
- How to ace: Help us understand your goals & aspirations. Share some of the stories that have made you what you are. Ask good questions.
Round 5:
- Congratulations! You are now a part of Armory. You will build something that let’s you sleep at night with a
feeling you did something meaningful. Buckle up for a ride into the future.
Work Location
Armory highly values having employees working in-office. We are
establishing a collaborative work environment and company culture
and that simply does not happen from home. We are based out of
Gurgaon and require employees to be in office.
Benefits
What we expect from you
- Genuine curiosity
- Founder’s mindset
- First principles thinking
- Execution, not just ideas
- Bias for action
- High energy
- High agency
- Highest level of integrity
- Getting your hands dirty
- Audacious state of mind
What to expect from us
- Team of A players
- Work directly with the founder
- Ridiculous levels of responsibility
- Fast & decisive approach
- Work on hard problems
What your first 3 months at Armory will look like:
30 Days
- Complete onboarding, understand the mission, and meet the team.
- Familiarize yourself with Armory’s visual identity and design principles.
- Review ongoing projects and contribute to small design tasks.
- Set up your workflow with required software and tools.
- Develop an initial concept for a product visualization or brand asset.
60 Days
- Create high-quality 3D renders for an ongoing defense-tech project.
- Contribute to marketing campaigns with CGI, visual assets, or animations.
- Optimize design processes to improve efficiency and output.
- Work closely with engineering teams to refine product visualization.
- Develop initial storyboard concepts for an upcoming product launch.
90 Days
- Take ownership of a major visual design project, from concept to execution.
- Deliver a complete CGI-based product video or animation for marketing.
- Establish visual design guidelines for future Armory projects.
- Identify areas for improvement in brand communication and propose strategies.
- Collaborate with marketing and product teams to align design work with broader company goals.
Tips
Irrespective of you applying at Armory or not, some of the following tips will definitely help you in your job search.
How to get hired
Targeted Applications: Ensure your application is tailored specifically for the job you're applying for by understanding its requirements and showcasing relevant experiences and skills. Apply for THIS job, not some job.
Quality Over Quantity: Instead of applying to 100 jobs casually, it’s far better to apply to 4 seriously.
Stand out: Most people don’t put any efforts in applying to jobs, their applications look exactly the same. It’s easy to stand out from them just by putting a little effort and showcasing your relevant experience and interest for the said job.
How to NOT get hired
- If your cover letter starts with _“Honestly, I possess all the skills and experience that you’re looking for”_, then you are not going to make it.
- In fact, we wrote a long thread on all the ways you will NOT get hired. We highly recommend you to read it.
We wish you the best in your job search!