FX Art Director

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

Team management 

• Understand the ongoing and upcoming needs of the department and create staffing and training plans accordingly. 
• Supervise and inspire VFX artists to produce outstanding work. 
• Guide the team to experiment with new industry technology and trends to improve the projects’ visual quality and efficiency.
• Manage personal development, performance, and morale of the team. 
• Conduct team performance evaluations.

Project management 

• Present concepts and ideas to clients, interpret feedback and make recommendations where appropriate. 
• Provide direction and generate conceptual and creative ideas for the VFX team.
• Stay up-to-date and be aware of current trends, wants, and needs of the clients. 
• Identify and set up best practices of VFX workflow. 
• Anticipate and solve technical challenges within given constraints and visual requirements. 
• Collaborate with Producers to keep track of deliverables and deadlines.

Internal and External Communication

• Maintain solid relationships with clients. 
• Communicate proactively and constructively with the internal team and other departments.

• Have a minimum of 10 years of professional VFX experience in the game or film industry.
• Possess experience in building, leading, and mentoring the VFX team.
• Demonstrate passion and ability to work as a positive, collaborative, enthusiastic individual.
• Exhibit excellent presentation skills to inspire the VFX team and present company goals and creative vision to clients.
• Show adaptability to various art styles ranging from AAA photorealism to stylized cartoons.
• Have strong risk management, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills.
• Possess strong leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Showcase a portfolio with various projects and artworks.
• Have working proficiency in English.