Lead 3D Artist - Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - Virtuos

Description

PLAY, GROW and WIN

To be a part of Virtuos means to be a creator and aim atexcellence.

At Virtuos, we harness the latest technologies to make videogames better and more immersive than ever before. That is why we prideourselves in constantly pushing the boundaries of possibility since ourfounding in 2004.

Virtuosi are a team of experts – people who have cometogether to share their mutual passion for producing high-quality games. Peoplewho share the same enthusiasm in exploring new ideas and the constant drive toexcel in their field. People who believe in earning success through dedication.

As a group, Virtuos has become a recognized leader in itsfield, has been growing faster than its peers have in recent years, and ispursuing an aggressive global expansion strategy. To this end, we are seekingan experienced Lead 3D Artist | MY who can join our team and help pave the waytowards our new goals.

About the position The 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 VIRTUOS

Founded in 2004, Virtuos is a leading global video game development company headquartered in Singapore with studios across Asia, Europe, and North America. With over 3,000 full-time professionals, Virtuos specializes in game development and art production for AAA consoles, PC, and mobile titles, enabling its partners to generate additional revenues and achieve greater operational efficiency.

For over a decade, Virtuos has successfully delivered high-quality content for more than 2,000 projects and its clients include 18 of the top 20 digital entertainment companies worldwide. More information at .

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