Company Research Report: Lakshya Digital
Company Overview
Name: Lakshya Digital
Mission: Lakshya Digital is dedicated to delivering quality and value that exceed customer expectations, offering industry-leading service in art assets, animation, and VFX production specifically for the video game sector.
Founded: September 1, 2004
Founders: Manvendra Shukul
Key People:
- Manvendra Shukul: CEO
- Robert Olson: COO
- Anando Banerjee: Production Head India
Headquarters: No information is available on the specific address of the headquarters.
Number of Employees: Over 800
Revenue: No information is available
Known For: Lakshya Digital is known for being one of the world's largest game art studios, contributing to over 175 AAA titles across various platforms, genres, and geographies.
Products
Product Offerings:
Lakshya Digital offers art assets, animation, and VFX production services primarily for the video game sector.
High-level Descriptions of the Products:
- Art Assets: High-quality 2D and 3D art creation for video games.
- Animation: Character, creature, and environmental animation using industry-standard tools.
- VFX Production: Visual effects creation for enhancing game experiences.
Key Features of Each Product:
- Art Assets:
- Creation of detailed and high-quality 2D/3D characters and environments.
- Integration and alignment with client vision and game dynamics.
- Animation:
- Realistic character and creature animations.
- Scalable solutions to meet tight production deadlines.
- VFX Production:
- High-quality visual effects to enrich game environments.
- Techniques to ensure seamless integration into game engines.
Recent Developments
New Products and Services:
No information is available on new products launched.
Key Features Added to Existing Products:
No information is available on new features added to existing products.
New Partnerships:
1. Lakshya Manila: Acquisition of Keywords Manila Art, expanding presence to the Philippines.
2. Government of India Partnership: Signed an MOU to set up and run premier training institutes across India for Game Art and Game Development programmes.
3. Partnership with Women’s College: Launch of a 3-year degree program in video game art in India.
Leadership Additions:
- Lee Dowsett: Animation Director.
- Robin Kahlon: Business Development Manager.
- Kyuji Kawase: Account Manager for Japan team.
Company Expansions:
- New Bangalore Studio: A new 600-seat studio in Bangalore inaugurated to support growing talent needs.
- Opening of Lakshya Manila: Increasing the company's presence to four additional countries.
Industry Response and Impact:
- Pandemic Response: Efforts to support employees during the COVID-19 pandemic, including work-from-home setups, virtual collaboration tools, and mental health support.
- Pro Bono Programmes: Initiatives to support the growth of game development ecosystems in India through education and training.
This detailed report provides an extensive view of Lakshya Digital, its offerings, recent developments, and impacts on the industry.
