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
We are looking for a talented and experienced Technical Art Director to join our team and lead the technical art vision for our upcoming games. Technical Art Director is accountable for the technical art teams' quality of service, production process and output. Helps art team to maintain the technical standards of art production excellence, timeliness, and profitability of art projects. You will be responsible for overseeing the creation and optimization of stunning art assets, developing, and implementing cutting-edge art pipelines and tools, and collaborating with other art directors, programmers, designers, and producers to deliver a high-quality gaming experience. Establish strong relationships with clients and business development team and build trust in technical art department capabilities and team members.
Responsibilities
Report to Game Division Manager or Senior Technical Director directly.
- Project: Manage Lead Programmers and Team Leaders.
- Project: Communicate, Direct and Assist Art, Design, Sound and QA to ensure everyone involved works within the Technical Design managed by you.
- Manage the Software Engineering department and ensure the optimum performance.
- Ensure the quality of Programming deliverable.
- Participant to recruitment and training of new talents; Involvement in evaluation of Software Engineering staff.
- Manage communication with clients in terms of SE project progress and technique matters.
向游戏部门经理或资深开发总监汇报:
- 管理开发组长和主程;
- 和美术,音效,质量部门通力合作以确保每个人都服务于项目的技术设计;
- 管理程序团队以保证性能优化效果;
- 保证递交程序的质量;
- 参与到新人的招聘和培训和团队的评估;
- 负责和客户进行项目进度和技术难题的沟通。
Qualifications
- Advanced understanding of C++ and knows other.
- programming languages like C#, Objective-C, LUA, Unreal Script or Python, OO Design/Programming (SOLID, Design Patterns), Memory and Performance, Algorithms and Data-Structures, Multi-Core and –Threading.
- Good knowledge of game development, development tools, game engines, offline data compilation, continues integration.
- Knowledge of the internals of middleware and how to use them is a plus; Unreal Engine 3, Havok Animation/Physics/Vision/AI, PhysX (APEX), FMOD, Scaleform, Xbox-Live, PSN, Phyre Engine, LUA, Face-FX.
- Able to see a project from a high-level as well as low-level and anything in-between. Can see risks, priorities and the complexity of elements in a project.
- Can write technical documentation.
- Manage training plan and conduct training.
- Project and staff management skills.
- Bachelor in IT, computer science, software academy.
- Good reading and writing skills in English.
- Minimum 8 years programming experience.
- 对C++有深度理解并且掌握其它如C#, Objective-C, LUA, Unreal Script or Python, OO Design/Programming (SOLID, Design Patterns), 内存和性能, 算法和数据结构,多核多线程等;
- 熟练掌握游戏开发,开发工具,游戏引擎,离线数据编译,持续整合等;
- 了解内部的中间体和使用方法是个加分项; 熟悉虚幻引擎,Havok Animation/Physics/Vision/AI, PhysX (APEX), FMOD, Scaleform, Xbox-Live, PSN, Phyre Engine, LUA, Face-FX等;
- 具备从宏观和微观审视项目的能力,并能检视出项目中的风险,优先级及要素复杂度;
- 具备技术文档撰写能力;
- 具备培训规划和实施能力;
- 具备项目和团队管理能力;
- 信息技术,计算机科学,软件工程等相关专业本科及以上学历;
- 良好的英语沟通能力以及能在英语环境下工作;
- 至少有8年以上程序开发相关经验。
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 Team
Since the turn of the century, Xi'an has made a conscious effort to foster the growth of its high-tech industries, including software development firms. Virtuos has planted roots here as well, becoming a leading AAA game developer with an established studio in the city. As a result, Virtuos Xi'an has become the most attractive choice for anyone in Shaanxi province wishing to embark on a career in game development. And as the fastest growing studio in the whole of Virtuos, there's plenty of room for new talents to hop in and contribute to the world's biggest console games – a dream that would have been impossible even a decade ago.
Since our establishment in 2012, Virtuos Xi'an has never stopped growing and continues to expand by providing top-quality art services from concept art to 3D art for major titles.
What We Offer
- Work at Virtuos Xi'an, one of our fastest growing studios
- Experience life in the historic capital of China
- Contribute to the world's biggest AAA gaming titles
- Customized training programs and regular workshops
- Monthly gaming competitions and other activities
- Gaming corners with consoles and a common area
- Comprehensive medical healthcare provided for all staff
- Relocation support provided
- 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.