Character Art Team Leader

PLAY, GROW and WIN

To be a part of Virtuos means to be a creator.

At Virtuos, we harness the latest technologies to make games better and more immersive than ever before. That is why we pride ourselves in constantly pushing the boundaries of possibility since our founding in 2004.

Virtuosi is a team of experts – people who have come together to share their mutual passion for making and playing games. People with the same enthusiasm for exploring new ideas and the constant drive to excel in their field. People who believe in earning success through dedication.

At Virtuos, we are at the forefront of gaming, creating exciting new experiences daily. Join us to Play, Grow and Win – together.

ABOUT THE POSITION

Responsibilities

• Managed Junior and Senior 3D / 2D model and texture artists to engage in Games Character/ Creatures projects.
• Participated in communication with clients about artistic and technical matters.
• Technical expertise to decide which technologies to pursue and which to avoid Establish Art production pipeline in coordination with clients.
• Ensured technical and artistic quality of deliverables.
• Proven ability to articulate a game project's art goals and lead the team to meet objectives to fulfill those goals, together with producer and AD.
• Working closely with project producers to ensure the project’s health and quality.
• Participated in training when applicable.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of leadership experience in the video game industry, managing teams of “creative geniuses” as either a Senior Artist or Team Leader with hands-on technical experience.
• Must have shipped a minimum of 1-2 AAA games.
• Mastery of common industry Software like 3D Studio Max or Maya, Photoshop, Zbrush, Substance Painter, Substance Designer, and Marvelous designer.
• Knowledge of Game Engine is required, especially Unreal and Unity.
• Strong artistic aptitudes, and ability to draw.
• Experience creating and optimizing art pipelines.
• Excellent problem-solving, organizational, communication, interpersonal, presentation, and mentorship skills.
• Great level of English communication is a must.