Job Description

:PLAY, GROW and WINTo 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 POSITIONThe Team Leader should be able to successfully manage day-to-day art production of all artists on his team, providing clear guidance and instructions and promptly communicating information from Art Director or Art Producer to all team members; take all necessary initiatives in problem solving and potential risks identification; follow production schedule providing art deliveries on time and on quality.The Team Leader report to Art Director for Art Work and to Producer for scheduling, resource, and delivery issues. The Team Leader will lead a sub-team in an art working group, and work with other sub-teams in order to guarantee the successful and smooth accomplishment of the project. In case of disagreement, they should try to resolve it through friendly discussion.Responsibilities:

• Review the client\'s package with Art Director to check if there are any problems with reference materials or requirements
• Ensure all artists understand the art requirements and specific needs of the project
• Cooperate with Art Director and Producer to composite the team and estimate the time for the project
• Analyze the client\'s brief and workflow document, propose optimization suggestions, and train the artists on the team
• Check daily work according to this schedule and notice Producer about the risks and propose solutions
• Perform daily checks of every artist progress in order to find and eliminate any possible problems as soon as possible
• Prepare all assets for Art Director review either on his computer or on artists\' computers when the artist finishes important WIP (working in process) stage, and conduct a basic quality control review before the Art Director reviews
• Ensure that the Artist knows the client\'s feedback perfectly and check whether the Artist is able to implement the feedback
• Evaluate the art team performance
• Evaluate the ability of the artist and set the improvement target for them
• Communicate with technical art, explain the technical assistance requirement, and push the solution implementation
• Communicate with the client\'s artist directly

Qualifications:

• Experience creating photorealistic set pieces, props, textures, and materials on next-gen console platforms (environment)
• A minimum of 4 years full-cycle console game experience in modeling, texturing, and shading environment assets.
• Two or more published games in an Environment or Prop Artist role.
• Ability to show examples of top-notch props and textures made for next-gen console games
• Work well in a large team environment, be proactive, and have excellent communication skills.
• Deep understanding of the complete game art development and production pipeline.
• Master level experience creating the assets conform to the PC\\console\\mobile game technical specifications with Autodesk Maya\\3DsMax or Blender.
• Master level experience using Adobe Photoshop and Substance Toolsets to create photorealistic textures for next-gen materials based on concepts and/or photo reference.
• Zbrush experience for high-res sculpting and transferring to in-game assets.
• Deep understanding of next-gen materials and shader and is able to achieve the desired surface qualities needed across a variety of environmental assets.
• Skilled at balancing art quality and performance in the game engine include and is not limited to the Unreal Engine, Unity Engine, and Cry Engine.
• A passion for making great games.

All applications must include a Portfolio, CV/Resume, and any relevant documentation.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 to find out how we can make games better, together.About Our TeamOfficially launched in 2022, Virtuos Kuala Lumpur (KL) is home to a multicultural team of talented and passionate game developers. Led by a team of industry veterans, we cover a wide range of technical capabilities from art to engineering at Virtuos KL. As our team continues to expand, we welcome new talent at multiple career entry points to join us and make games better, together!About the Team:

• A rewarding career path with long-term career potential

• Network of highly talented and driven peers

• Exposure to some of the biggest names and franchises in the industry

• Competitive salary and social benefits

• Develop your expertise in the latest platforms and technology

• Constant training and career development to enhance personal value and skills

• Career and international mobility opportunities with Virtuos Internal Mobility Program

• Awesome staff activities and company-sponsored outings

• Enjoy a healthy work-life balance environment

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.

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