Associate Art Director (Character)

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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.
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
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.
About Our Team
Established in 1995, 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 - one of the world's largest content production companies. 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
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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