The FX Art Director at Virtuos is responsible for managing and mentoring a VFX team, overseeing project delivery, and collaborating with clients. Responsibilities include team management (staffing, training, performance evaluations), project management (concept presentation, feedback interpretation, workflow optimization), and maintaining strong client relationships.  The ideal candidate possesses at least 10 years of VFX experience in games or film, strong leadership skills, and adaptability to various art styles.  The role involves presenting concepts, anticipating technical challenges, and ensuring projects meet deadlines and visual requirements. Virtuos offers an environment focused on growth and collaboration within the gaming industry.

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        <div class="job-details__description-content basic-formatter" data-bind="html: pageData().job.description"><p><strong>PLAY, GROW and WIN</strong></p>
<p>To be a part of Virtuos means to be a creator. &nbsp;</p>
<p>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. </p>
<p>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.</p>
<p>At Virtuos, we are at the forefront of gaming, creating exciting new experiences daily. Join us to Play, Grow and Win – together.</p>
<p><strong>ABOUT THE POSITION</strong></p></div>
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 <li>Understand the ongoing and upcoming needs of the department&nbsp;and create staffing and training plans accordingly.&nbsp;</li>
 <li>Supervise and inspire VFX artists&nbsp;to produce outstanding work.&nbsp;</li>
 <li>Guide the team to experiment with new industry technology and trends&nbsp;to improve the projects’ visual quality and efficiency.</li>
 <li>Manage personal development, performance, and morale of the team.&nbsp;</li>
 <li>Conduct team performance evaluations.</li>
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<p>Project management&nbsp;</p>
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 <li>Present concepts and ideas to clients, interpret feedback and make recommendations where appropriate.&nbsp;</li>
 <li>Provide direction and generate conceptual and creative ideas for the VFX team.</li>
 <li>Stay up-to-date and be aware of current trends, wants, and needs of the clients.&nbsp;</li>
 <li>Identify and set up best practices of VFX workflow.&nbsp;</li>
 <li>Anticipate and solve technical challenges within given constraints and visual requirements.&nbsp;</li>
 <li>Collaborate with Producers to keep track of deliverables and deadlines.</li>
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<p>Internal and External Communication</p>
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 <li>Maintain solid relationships with clients.&nbsp;</li>
 <li>Communicate proactively and constructively with the internal team and other departments.</li>
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 <li>Have a minimum of&nbsp;10 years of professional VFX experience&nbsp;in the game or film industry.</li>
 <li>Possess experience in&nbsp;building, leading, and mentoring the VFX team.</li>
 <li>Demonstrate&nbsp;passion and ability&nbsp;to work as a positive, collaborative, enthusiastic individual.</li>
 <li>Exhibit&nbsp;excellent presentation skills&nbsp;to inspire the VFX team and present company goals and creative vision to clients.</li>
 <li>Show&nbsp;adaptability to various art styles&nbsp;ranging from AAA photorealism to stylized cartoons.</li>
 <li>Have&nbsp;strong risk management, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills.</li>
 <li>Possess&nbsp;strong leadership and interpersonal skills.</li>
 <li>Showcase a&nbsp;portfolio with various projects and artworks.</li>
 <li>Have&nbsp;working proficiency in English.</li>
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FX Art Director