3D Artist

AI Visual Artist

Location: Bangalore

Type: Full-time | Early-stage startup

Brand: Zippy (India's AI-first screen-free kids companion)

About Zippy

Zippy is building India's first AI-powered screen-free storytelling companion for kids.

Every Zippy card comes with an audio story + illustrated book + character personality.

We are building original character IPs for 3–8 year olds — designed to become iconic.

We blend:

- Physical play (books, figurines, cards) - Conversational AI - Personalized storytelling - GenAI-powered visual storytelling

This role will define how India sees Zippy.

Role Overview

We're looking for an AI-first Visual Artist who can:

Define Zippy's character & art style system

Create consistent, scalable storybook illustrations using Gen AI tools

Build marketing visuals & videos using GenAI tools

You must be comfortable building visual systems — not just making pretty images.

What You'll Own

Character & Art Style Definition

- Define a consistent visual language for Zippy - Develop 5–10 core character IPs (ages 3–8 TG) - Create character sheets (poses, expressions, proportions) - Build a reusable art style guide - Train or fine-tune GenAI workflows for consistency

You will create a system — not random prompts.

Storybook Illustration Creation

- Create 40-60 page kids books - Maintain consistency across page - Build reusable character LoRAs / style references - Illustrations and art only to be made with Gen AI tools - Work with content & AI team for story-personality alignment - Deliver print-ready book layouts

Product Marketing Visuals & GenAI Video

- Create scroll-stopping Instagram creatives - Build GenAI product demo visuals - Make short marketing videos using: - Create 3D-like product renders - Create launch campaign visuals

You'll help define Zippy's visual internet presence.

What We're Looking For

- Ability to define original IP (not Disney clone) - Deep comfort with GenAI image tools - Ability to maintain consistency across assets - Understanding of storytelling through visuals - Portfolio that shows: Character consistency, Emotional range,Scene building

Why Join Zippy

- Build a new Indian kids IP from scratch - Own the visual DNA of the brand - Work on AI-native storytelling - High ownership role