3D Artist

AI Visual Artist

Location: Bangalore

Type: Full-time | Early-stage startup

Brand: Zippy (Indias AI-first screen-free kids companion)

About Zippy

Zippy is building Indias 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 38 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

Were looking for an AI-first Visual Artist who can:

1 Define Zippys character & art style system

2 Create consistent, scalable storybook illustrations using Gen AI tools

3 Build marketing visuals & videos using GenAI tools

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

What Youll Own

1 Character & Art Style Definition

• Define a consistent visual language for Zippy
• Develop 510 core character IPs (ages 38 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.

2 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

3 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

Youll help define Zippys visual internet presence.

What Were 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