Junior Character Artist
Job Description
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
Responsibilities
Art Creation
- Create good quality character art content based on the needs of the team and project while receiving support from senior members.
- Learn from peers, mentors, and the industry to create good quality artwork that aligns with the project’s technical standards.
- Ensure all created art content adheres to engine and platform constraints while meeting established deadlines.
- Demonstrate curiosity and constant openness to learn and improve on various artstyles as required by the project.
Collaboration
- Work closely with the Character Lead and other team members to ensure characters meet both visual, gameplay, and technical expectations.
- Constantly challenge your craft to show growth and bring new, fresh knowledge to the team through your work.
- Collaborate with adjacent departments (Animation, Rigging, Tech Art) to ensure assets are production-ready and technically sound.
Communication & Learning
- Actively listen to and implement impactful, constructive feedback from leads and senior artists.
- Maintain a continuous ability to learn and grow with the long-term goal of becoming a fully autonomous artist.
- Pay close attention to the details of your own work and specifically seek guidance on how to further improve your technical and artistic skills.
Pipeline & Technical
- Stay on top of emerging tools, technologies, and trends in character art, scanning pipelines, shaders, and real-time rendering.
Qualifications
- 0-2+ years of experience in real-time character art production for games, with a focus on learning industry standards.
- A solid understanding of human and creature anatomy, silhouette, proportion, and form.
- Familiarity with character sculpting, modeling, and texturing using tools like ZBrush, Maya/Blender, and Substance Painter.
- An openness to working across both stylized and realistic visual styles based on project needs.
- Understanding of PBR workflows and real-time rendering constraints.
- Clear verbal and written communication skills with a strong attention to detail on how to further improve art skills.
- Passionate about games and committed to delivering world-class character experiences.