Lead Technical Artist

1 Week ago • All levels • Technical Art

Job Summary

Job Description

Virtuos seeks a Lead Technical Artist to mentor and train junior/senior technical artists, manage technical art requests across multiple projects, and conduct R&D on tools and art pipelines. Responsibilities include troubleshooting, problem-solving, creating documentation on art processes, teaching best practices, and collaborating with programmers and artists using DCC apps like Maya, 3ds Max, and Photoshop. The ideal candidate possesses strong communication, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills, along with proficiency in English. The role involves supporting artists' daily tasks and contributing to the creation of exciting new gaming experiences.
Must have:
  • Mentor junior/senior artists
  • Manage technical art requests
  • R&D on tools and pipelines
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Strong problem-solving skills
  • Proficiency in DCC apps (Maya, 3ds Max, Photoshop)
Perks:
  • Work with industry veterans
  • Multicultural team
  • Contribute to AAA games
  • Customized training programs
  • Flexible working hours
  • Gaming corners
  • Comprehensive healthcare
  • Relocation support
  • Career mobility opportunities

Job Details

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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.

Responsibilities

  • Support, Mentor and Train Jr./Sr. Technical Artists
  • Support artist in their day-to-day task including troubleshooting, problem solving.
  • Manage Technical Art requests from Multiple projects.
  • Research and Development of tools, art pipelines.
  • Writing documentation about art processes.
  • Teach artist best practices for art creation.
  • Work with programmers, artists and technical artists
  • Work with different DCC apps like Maya, 3ds Max, Photoshop etc.
  • Job tasks assigned by the manager.
  • 支持、指导和训练初级/资深美术师 
  • 支持美术师的日常工作,包括检修和解决问题 
  • 管理来自多个项目的技术美术请求
  • 研究和开发不同的美术工具,以及美术制作流程 
  • 编写有关美术过程的文档 
  • 教导美术师关于美术创意良好的实践经验 
  • 与程序员、美术师和技术美术师合作 
  • 使用不同的DCC应用程序,例如Maya,3ds Max,Photoshop等 
  • 完成由上级分配的任务 

Qualifications

  • Ability, interest and willingness to learn.
  • Excellent communication skills both written and verbally. 
  • Strong problem solving and trouble-shooting skills. 
  • Strong interpersonal skills.
  • English language skills are required.
  • 有学习的能力,并具有对学习的兴趣和意愿
  • 良好的书面和口头沟通能力
  • 较强的解决问题和故障排除能力
  • 较强的人际交往能力
  • 要求会英语

About Us

Founded in 2004, Virtuos is one of the largest independent video game development companies. We are headquartered in Singapore with over 4,200 employees across 25 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.  
About Our Team
Virtuos Chengdu was the second studio ever to be founded by the Virtuos Group back in 2008. As a full-stack game development studio, it’s capable of handling all aspects of the production pipeline, from the first brief to the final product, entirely in-house. To facilitate this, the studio is staffed by a multicultural team of experts ranging from art to engineering, constantly hard at work on the biggest titles on the horizon.
The studio has come a long way from its humble beginnings to becoming one of Chengdu’s game development powerhouses, due mainly to the fact that it was one of the first to pioneer AAA game development focusing on console titles in the region.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Work alongside industry veterans in different fields
• A multicultural crew comprising 9 different nationalities
• Contribute to the world’s biggest AAA games
• Customized training programs and regular workshops
• Group fitness, wellness activities
• 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.

Job Info

  • Job Function Identification 658
  • Posting Date 08/23/2024, 06:58 AM
  • Locations China, Chengdu
  • Job Function Schedule Full time
  • Linkedin Tags #LI-SS01

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