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
Sparx*, one of the leading external partners in the CG industry, is seeking an adventurous Character Associate Art Director who enjoys the challenges of traveling whilst also doing the work you love. We are looking for an accomplished artist with management experience to work with a group of young, dynamic, eager-to-learn artists, engaging with on the biggest client names in the movies and game industry! If this sounds like a fun challenge to you, join us on The Sparx Side in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam!
Responsibilities- Oversee and manage a team of 3D / 2D model and texture artists to engage in Games Character / Creatures projects.
- Lead the artistic direction and ensure alignment with the overall visual style and narrative of the project.
- Led the communication with clients about artistic and technical matters.
- Technical expertise to decide which technologies to pursue and which to avoid Establish Art production pipeline in coordination with clients.
- Ensured technical and artistic quality of deliverables.
- Proven ability to articulate a game project's art goals and lead the team to meet objectives to fulfill those goals.
- Providing mentorship, guidance, and feedback to foster their artistic growth and ensure the consistent delivery of high-quality character art.
- Play a key role in recruiting and building a strong Character Art team, identifying talents to enhance the studio's creative capabilities.
- At least 7 years of experience with leadership roles in the video game industry, managing teams of “creative geniuses”.
- Must have shipped a minimum of 2 AAA games.
- Mastery of common industry Software like 3D Studio Max or Maya, Photoshop, Zbrush, Substance Painter, Substance Designer, Marvelous designer
- Expert in game engines (Unreal and Unity).
- Strong artistic aptitudes, and ability to draw.
- Experience creating and optimizing art pipelines.
- Exceptional communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills, with a track record of successfully leading and inspiring creative teams.
- Great level of English communication is a must.
Skills Required
- At least 7 years of leadership experience in the video game industry
- Experience managing creative teams
- Shipped at least 2 AAA games
- Mastery of 3D Studio Max or Maya
- Mastery of Photoshop
- Mastery of ZBrush
- Mastery of Substance Painter and Substance Designer
- Mastery of Marvelous Designer
- Expertise with Unreal Engine and Unity
- Strong artistic aptitude and drawing ability
- Experience creating and optimizing art pipelines
- Exceptional communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills
- Track record of leading and inspiring creative teams
- Strong English communication skills
Virtuos Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Virtuos and has not been reviewed or approved by Virtuos.
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Strong & Reliable Incentives — Annual bonuses commonly accompany base pay, providing an extra earning component. This recurring structure is highlighted as part of the compensation package.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Additional annual leave is explicitly promoted, and overtime is described as less forced or more manageable than at traditional crunch-heavy studios. This supports a more sustainable workload rhythm.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Hybrid or flexible working setups and amenities like office snack bars are included as everyday perks. These features add comfort even when the broader package is seen as standard.
Virtuos Insights
What We Do
Founded in 2004, Virtuos is one of the largest independent video game development companies. We are headquartered in Singapore with 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.
