PLAY, GROW and WIN
To be a part of Virtuos means to be a creator and aim at excellence.
At Virtuos, we harness the latest technologies to make video 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 are a team of experts – people who have come together to share their mutual passion for producing high-quality games. People who share the same enthusiasm in exploring new ideas and the constant drive to excel in their field. People who believe in earning success through dedication.
As a group, Virtuos has become a recognized leader in its field, has been growing faster than its peers have in recent years, and is pursuing an aggressive global expansion strategy. To this end, we are seeking an experienced Lead Concept Artist | MY who can join our team and help pave the way towards our new goals.
- More than 5 years’ experience of concept art works in game industry, at least 1 year experience in a position of leadership
- Manage a team of Junior and Senior concept artists engaged in projects of different styles, genres and platforms.
- Establish art production pipelines in coordination with Art Director and clients, managing multiple project simultaneously to meet multiple clients’ visual targets.
- Ensure technical formatting and artistic quality of deliverable through iterative development and process-driven improvement.
- Advise and communicate with Art Director regarding artistic and technical matters pertaining to outsourcing projects and in-house projects.
- Design and create quality benchmarks for other junior and senior concept artists. This may include (but is not limited to) environments, backgrounds, characters, props and color schemes of gaming or video production based ideas presented by client development teams.
- Participate in recruitment and training of new talent in building a strong and versatile team.
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- High level of creativity and problem-solving skills with an ability to adapt game design considerations into art assets for 3D production and a profound understanding of how to create a visual experience that goes hand-in-hand with game play.
- Highly versatile with an ability to flexibly move between art styles with an understanding of best practices for reaching the visual target in a variety of project styles
- Strong technical aptitude in software packages such as Photoshop/Painter, Zbrush. Knowledge of how to employ 3D production techniques into a concept workflow, including both not limited to whiteboxing, polypainting and compositing.
- A high proficiency in speed painting and producing iterative mockup designs, clarifying and over painting design changes.
- Strong artistic aptitude in industrial design, life drawing, character- and environment painting backed up with a solid grasp on art fundamentals, functional design and stylization.
- Highly organized individual with an eye for details, precision and a passion for leading and mentoring. Open to sharing techniques and workflow to enhance the process efficiency and quality of art assets.
- An effective communicator capable of matching and assigning tasks to best fit individual skills and independently making sure that relevant measures are taken to maintain visual standards.
- Proven experience of painting and designing for visual brands, maintaining visual coherency in concept work.
- Self-motivated teamplayer with the ability to prioritize and break down large orders into process-oriented tasks with emphasis on timely delivery schedules to accommodate our clients.
- College / University degree in Art related field (including architecture and industrial design).
- Good working knowledge of English is a must.
All applications must include a Portfolio, CV/Resume, and any relevant documentation.
ABOUT VIRTUOS
Founded in 2004, Virtuos is one of the largest independent video game development companies. We are headquartered in Singapore with over 3,500 employees across 22 offices in Asia, Europe, and North America. Specializing in full-cycle game development and art production, we have delivered high-quality content for more than 1,500 console, PC, and mobile games. Our clients include 23 of the top 25 gaming companies worldwide. Visit www.virtuosgames.com to find out how we can make games better, together.
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