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
The Virtuos team is looking for a talented technical game designer to work on a world class team of AAA game developers. We are looking for individuals that have a strong game design sense and a technical mindset to act as the bridge between our design team and engineering, and art disciplines within cross-functional teams. This individual has experience both playing and developing first person shooters on current gen console and PC platforms. AAA game development engine and scripting experience is a must. Programming competency in C++ is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Design end-to-end experiences with satisfying core mechanics
- Collaborate with the Game Design and Level Design teams on the definition and feasibility of the missions and features
- Work in the engine’s editor to integrate game logic following design direction
- Quickly execute with engineers to develop features for the editor and the game project
- Partner with the game design and art teams on the integration of features in the levels, and solicit real time feedback to raise the quality and craftsmanship of the product
- Be an expert on the design tools and gameplay systems used by the project, and an advocate for making great games
- Work with QA to identify complex issues and ensure the stability of the levels.
- Clearly articulate game feature prototypes to ensure that the game experience reaches modern AAA gameplay standards
- Reports to the Lead Game Designer
Qualifications
- 4 years’ experience in Game Development in design or engineering positions
- Worked on at least 1 title in one of those positions from the start of the project to completion (PC, console or mobile)
- Used to collaborating closely with programmers, designers and artists
- Experience working with Unreal or Unity, or other game engines
- Experience playing and developing first person game experiences
- Good knowledge of programming or scripting languages and object-oriented approach. Experience in visual scripting a plus.
- Extremely curious about various game development editors, tries the latest Console/PC games and their editors
- Passion for games on various platforms, and an eye for high quality game experiences
- Broad knowledge of different entertainment media (books, movies…), and capacity to recreate similar experiences in game
- Working proficiency in written English (CET6 or equivalent)
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
The award-winning Virtuos Shanghai studio was founded in late 2004, the first of six game development studios located internationally and the former headquarters of the group before its
relocation to Singapore in 2018.
Staffed by a multicultural group of talents, the studio specializes in providing full-stack game development and co-development services, including technical support for art and engineering. Virtuos Shanghai is also the base of operations for multiple Art teams working on the world’s top triple-A projects.
About The Team
- Work alongside industry veterans
- A total of 14 different nationalities working together
- Live and work in an exciting, cosmopolitan city
- Contribute to the world’s biggest AAA games
- Customized training programs and regular workshops
- Group fitness, wellness activities
- Reasonable and flexible working hours
- Gaming corners with consoles and canteens on every floor
- 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.
