{"id":1790151,"url":"https://alion.io/job/armory-lead-visual-designer-2d-and-3d","title":"Lead Visual Designer (2D and 3D)","company":{"id":3780798,"name":"Armory","domain":"armory.in","url":"https://alion.io/company/armory-4","size_band":"11-50","is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"Zoho Recruit","truth_index":null},"role":"Design","role_family":"Design","seniority":"lead","employment_type":"full_time","work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["Gurgaon, India"],"countries":["IN"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":null,"salary_estimate":{"min_usd":25000,"max_usd":49000,"period":"year","method":"role_seniority_country_remote_cell","sample_n":15},"experience_years_min":5,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[{"name":"Adobe After Effects","optional":false},{"name":"Adobe Photoshop","optional":false},{"name":"Blender","optional":false},{"name":"Cinema 4D","optional":false},{"name":"ChatGPT","optional":true}],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-10-03T17:49:21Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-10-03","last_verified_at":"2026-11-03T03:15:06Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":30,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":30},"description":"Important pre-read:\nThis job description will take ~15 minutes to read and ~15 minutes to apply. You increase your chances of selection by 10x if you read this to the end, slowly. Trust us on this.\nWhat is Armory?\nWhat we are building requires hard work, tenacity, ownership, creativity and way more man-hours than an everyday job.\nIf 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!\nModern conflicts waged remotely demand a radical rethinking of strategy as adversaries deploy inexpensive drones and technology to inflict maximum damage with minimal risk.\nIf 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.\nArmory is a new age defence tech startup building next-generation products to strengthen Indian forces in the modern battlefields.\nAbout the founder\nAmardeep 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. \nHis 16-year entrepreneurial journey is marked by a series of ambitious ventures spanning across diverse tech domains like Drones, Consumer Hardware, B2B SaaS & AI.\nProblems we solve\nOur 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.\nAt 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.\nWhy you should NOT join us:\nIf 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.\nWhy you SHOULD join us:\nWe offer the opportunity to work on groundbreaking projects that strengthen national defence, supported by a team of A players.\nJoin Armory if you're drawn to solving hard problems and want to create a meaningful & profound impact to the national security.\nAt Armory, you will do the best work of your life. Period.\nRequirements\nAbout this role\nAs 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. \n3D Modeling & Rendering: Create high-quality 3D models, renders, and product visualizations for our defense-tech products.\nProduct Visualization: Develop photorealistic and conceptual renders that communicate product functionality and aesthetics.\nCGI & Animation: Craft cinematic CGI-based visuals, motion graphics, and animations for marketing, product presentations, and social media.\nBrand & Visual Design: Shape the visual identity of Armory, ensuring consistency across all touchpoints, including digital, print, and product packaging.\nIllustration & Graphic Design: Design compelling visuals, illustrations, and infographics that enhance brand storytelling.\nPhotography & Cinematography: Leverage your understanding of photography and cinematography to create visually striking compositions and lighting for product shoots.\nAdobe Suite Mastery: Utilize Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, and other Adobe tools to produce high-quality design assets.\n Must haves\n5+ years of experience in illustration, product visualization, and brand design.\nStrong proficiency in 3D modeling, rendering, and CGI using software like Blender, Cinema 4D, or equivalent.\nExpertise in visual design, 2D/3D graphics, and brand identity development.\nProficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, Premiere Pro, etc.).\nA deep understanding of photography and cinematography principles to enhance visual storytelling.\nExperience in defense, technology, or industrial product visualization is a plus.\nA portfolio showcasing a range of design projects, from 3D renders to brand identity work.\nBonus points for\nExperience designing for hardware, FMCG, defense, aerospace, or high-tech industries.\nStrong understanding of materials, textures, and physics-based rendering for ultra-realistic CGI.\nBackground in storyboarding, cinematography, and VFX for high-impact visual storytelling.\nAbility to create cinematic product teasers that look straight out of a high-budget defense commercial.\nProficiency in motion graphics, AR/VR visualization, and interactive 3D experiences.\nA strong portfolio that makes us go, \"Damn, we need this person on our team.\"\nWhat will make you successful in this role?\nDeep technical expertise in electro-mechanical systems.\nDeep technical expertise in 3D visualization and design.\nAbility to solve complex problems with first-principles thinking.\nTaking full ownership of your work and ensuring project success.\nHands-on approach to design, visualization, and prototyping.\nA mindset geared towards rapid execution and innovation.\nGetting s**t done.\nHow will we set you up for success in this role?\nA live project: You will jump straight into a live project as soon as you join. No dummy or test projects.\nState-of-the-art tools and technologies: You will have access to industry-leading design softwares and tools required.\nAccess to resources: You name it, we will do everything to get it for you.\nSupportive team: You will be surrounded by the best minds ready to help you.\nOur Hiring Process\n\nWe target to close the hiring process within 14 days of your application.\nRound 1: Screening Application\nDuration : At your own pace but if it takes you less than 15 minutes to apply, you are unlikely to move to the next round.\nHow to ace: Do not copy-paste your answers from a website or ChatGPT. Be specific in your answers. It’s about you.\nCodeword: Use RENDERZ in the application form where it asks you for Codeword. This way we know you have read the JD :)\nRound 2: Introduction round\nDuration : 1 hour\nHow 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.\nRound 3: Take home exercise\nDuration : 2 hours\nHow to ace: Show curiosity. Go beyond what you were expected to do. Come back with more ideas.\nRound 4: Culture Fitment\nDuration : 1 hour\nHow to ace: Help us understand your goals & aspirations. Share some of the stories that have made you what you are. Ask good questions.\nRound 5:\nCongratulations! You are now a part of Armory. You will build something that let’s you sleep at night with afeeling you did something meaningful. Buckle up for a ride into the future.\n\nWork Location\nArmory highly values having employees working in-office. We are\nestablishing a collaborative work environment and company culture\nand that simply does not happen from home. We are based out of\nGurgaon and require employees to be in office.\nBenefits\nWhat we expect from you\nGenuine curiosity\nFounder’s mindset\nFirst principles thinking\nExecution, not just ideas\nBias for action\nHigh energy\nHigh agency\nHighest level of integrity\nGetting your hands dirty\nAudacious state of mind\nWhat to expect from us\nTeam of A players\nWork directly with the founder\nRidiculous levels of responsibility\nFast & decisive approach\nWork on hard problems\nWhat your first 3 months at Armory will look like:\n30 Days\n\nComplete onboarding, understand the mission, and meet the team.\nFamiliarize yourself with Armory’s visual identity and design principles.\nReview ongoing projects and contribute to small design tasks.\nSet up your workflow with required software and tools.\nDevelop an initial concept for a product visualization or brand asset.\n60 Days\n\nCreate high-quality 3D renders for an ongoing defense-tech project.\nContribute to marketing campaigns with CGI, visual assets, or animations.\nOptimize design processes to improve efficiency and output.\nWork closely with engineering teams to refine product visualization.\nDevelop initial storyboard concepts for an upcoming product launch.\n90 Days\nTake ownership of a major visual design project, from concept to execution.\nDeliver a complete CGI-based product video or animation for marketing.\nEstablish visual design guidelines for future Armory projects.\nIdentify areas for improvement in brand communication and propose strategies.\nCollaborate with marketing and product teams to align design work with broader company goals.\nTips\n\nIrrespective of you applying at Armory or not, some of the following tips will definitely help you in your job search.\nHow to get hired\n\nTargeted 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.\nQuality Over Quantity: Instead of applying to 100 jobs casually, it’s far better to apply to 4 seriously.\nStand out: Most people don’t put any efforts in applying to jobs, their applications look exactly the same. 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