About the role
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.
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.
Qualifications
- 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.
About Us
Virtuos is one of the largest independent video game development companies. Headquartered in Singapore with offices in Asia, Europe, and North America. Specializing in full-cycle game development and art production, the company has delivered high-quality content for more than 1,500 console, PC, and mobile games. Clients include 23 of the top 25 gaming companies worldwide.
Sparx* is Vietnam's premier Game Art and Animation studio, with over 500 full-time artists, animators and technical experts. Since 2011, Sparx* has been a member of Virtuos Group. For over two decades, the studio based in Ho Chi Minh City has contributed to the biggest AAA video games, highest-grossing Hollywood blockbuster movies, and award-winning TV series.
What We Offer
- Work on Hollywood blockbusters and AAA games
- Join an elite international team
- Grow with love, fun and creativity
- Attractive benefits
- Career and international mobility opportunities with Virtuos Internal Mobility Program
- Commitment to inclusivity and diversity of thought, expression, culture, and backgrounds