Job Description
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
- Manage a team or teams of Junior and Senior Artists of various ranks on a wide spectrum of projects including AAA, VR/AR, and Mobile titles.
- Manage communication with the team and clients on artistic and technical matters.
- Establish and or improve Art production pipeline in coordination with other disciplines and clients.
- Eagle eye QC at ensuring deliverables are of expectant artistic and technical standards.
- Effective writer and speaker at briefing, critiquing, discussion, reportage and problem solving.
- Instilling best practices in the team through mentoring and experience sharing.
- Advocating game-developer mind-set in the team beyond mastery of artistic and technical subjects.
- Fostering positivity and team spirit for building up a strongly bound and cohesive team.
- Identifying and nurturing new or sprouting talents, participating in recruitment and planning for expansion and personnel career growth.
- 管理一个或多个不同级别的初级和资深美术团队在不同范围的项目，包括AAA, VR/AR, 和手机游戏
- 管理团队和客户在美术和技术问题的沟通
- 与其他部门和客户共同建立和改进美术制作的生产线
- 确保交付物符合美术和技术标准的预期
- 在简报、评论、讨论、报告和解决问题方面都是出色的写者和演讲者
- 通过指导和经验分享，向团队灌输最佳实践经验
- 在团队中倡导游戏开发者思维模式，而不仅仅注重于对美术和技术的掌握
- 培养积极性和团队精神，致力于建立好一个紧密团结的团队
- 识别和培养新的或正在成长的人才，积极参与到招聘和人才扩展与发展的规划中
Qualifications
- Excellent experience in one or more mainstream 3D packages (Maya, 3Ds Max, Photoshop, Zbrush, Substance Painter/Designer, etc.) and well versed in creating and optimizing art pipelines.
- Strong aptitude in multiple traditional artistic disciplines to complement directorial credibility.
- Highly organized individual with experience in managing teams of creative minds and effective at collaborating with other disciplines.
- Passionate about game development and exercises game sensibility when making artistic decisions.
- Persuasive leadership at enforcing directive and in steering the team to achieving expectant standards.
- In sync with current demands and with the foresight into future trends and emerging technologies.
- Bachelor degree in Arts, Graphic Design or related major preferred but outstanding portfolios and a proven industry record will also be considered.
- At least 10 years’ experience with various game styles including AAA titles across major platforms and a proven project completion record.
- At least 4 years’ experience as a Senior Artist, Lead Artist or Art Team Leader and a proven record of supervising a team to greater competency and efficiency.
- 拥有在一个或多个主流3D软件包的优秀经验（Maya, 3Ds Max, Photoshop, Zbrush, Substance Painter/Designer, 等），并且精通创建和优化美术制作流程。
- 拥有能支撑领导可信度的传统美术能力。
- 组织能力强，具有管理创造性思维团队的经验，并能有效的与其他部门合作。
- 对游戏开发充满热情，并能在做出美术决策时锻炼游戏敏感度。
- 具有说服力的领导能力，能执行指令并引导团队达到预期标准。
- 与目前需求保持同步，并同时具有对未来趋势和新兴技术的远见。
- 艺术、平面设计或相关专业的本科及以上优先，或作品集及行业经历优秀突出者，也将予以考虑。
- 至少10年在不同游戏类型的经验，包括横跨主要平台的AAA游戏，以及项目完成缔结的记录。
- 至少4年作为资深美术师、首席美术师或美术团队领导的经验，并有监督团队，提高团队能力和工作效率的优良往绩。
About Us
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.
About Our Team
Since the turn of the century, Xi’an has made a conscious effort to foster the growth of its high-tech industries, including software development firms. Virtuos has planted roots here as well, becoming a leading AAA game developer with an established studio in the city. As a result, Virtuos Xi’an has become the most attractive choice for anyone in Shaanxi province wishing to embark on a career in game development. And as the fastest growing studio in the whole of Virtuos, there’s plenty of room for new talents to hop in and contribute to the world’s biggest console games – a dream that would have been impossible even a decade ago.
Since our establishment in 2012, Virtuos Xi’an has never stopped growing and continues to expand by providing top-quality art services from concept art to 3D art for major titles.
What We Offer
- Work at Virtuos Xi’an, one of our fastest growing studios
- Experience life in the historic capital of China
- Contribute to the world’s biggest AAA gaming titles
- Customized training programs and regular workshops
- Monthly gaming competitions and other activities
- Gaming corners with consoles and a common area
- Comprehensive medical healthcare provided for all staff
- Relocation support provided
- Career and international mobility opportunities with Virtuos Internal Mobility Program
People matter. Diverse opinions and experiences matter. At Virtuos, our talented teams are the cornerstone of our success, and we recognize that fostering and advocating for inclusivity is at the center of what we do best - we make games better, together. Virtuos is proud to be an equal opportunity employer that embraces diversity of thought, expression, culture, and backgrounds.
