Art Director

Responsibilities

• Define and drive the artistic vision and style of the game, ensuring a cohesive and captivating visual experience.
• Lead and inspire a team of artists across various disciplines, including character design, environment art, animation, and UI.
• Collaborate closely with the game design and development teams to align artistic vision with gameplay and technical requirements.
• Oversee the entire art production pipeline, ensuring quality and consistency while meeting deadlines.
• Provide feedback and mentorship to the art team, fostering a creative and efficient work environment.
• Stay abreast of industry trends and advancements in game art and graphics to keep the game competitive and visually innovative.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in game art direction or senior art roles, with a strong portfolio showcasing your work
• Proven experience leading and managing an art team in a game development setting.
• Extensive knowledge of art processes from concept to final in-game assets.
• Proficiency in art software such as Photoshop, Maya, 3DS Max, or similar.
• Proven skills in 3D modeling, animation, or visual effects.
• Solid understanding of UI/UX design principles and how they contribute to player experience and game design.
• Strong understanding of mobile games and their distinct visual styles.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and solve problems creatively.
• Fluent English level.

About Us

Founded in 2004, Virtuos is one of the largest independent video game development companies. We are headquartered in Singapore with over 4,200 employees across 25 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

Volmi - A Virtuos Studio is an outsourcing company that specializes in game development and game content creation. Over the past 9 years, we have successfully completed over a thousand different projects and have gained considerable experience in creating 2D and 3D art, as well as developing turnkey games. Since 2022, we have been a part of Virtuos, the world's leading game developer, and have become the first Virtuos studio in Eastern Europe.

In particular, we have contributed to the development of popular games such as Diablo 2: Resurrected, Metro Exodus, Sniper: Ghost Warrior Contracts 2, Smite, Paladins, Gwent: The Witcher Card Game, and Marvel Snap. Therefore our team creates high-end gaming content and games for various Mobile, PC, Console, and VR projects.

What We Offer

• VOLMI collaborates with leading global studios and publishers, allowing you to work on diverse and innovative game projects;
• The company provides opportunities for professional advancement, including access to training, workshops, and other learning programs, helping employees develop their skills and knowledge;
• Clear and transparent employee growth assessment system with regular feedback for your career development;
• As part of Virtuos, VOLMI offers access to an international network of studios, opening up opportunities to work on global projects and with teams from around the world;
• The VOLMI environment values creativity and innovation, allowing employees to realize their ideas and participate in exciting creative processes;
• The modern office is located in the heart of Kyiv — on Podil, one of the most atmospheric districts of the city;
• Medical insurance;
• Support for employees during blackouts to ensure uninterrupted work both in the office and remotely for employees outside the Kyiv region;
• The possibility of remote work and flexible schedule on corporate equipment;
• A transparent system for employment types and interaction with employees, as the company is a resident of Diia.City;
• Opportunities to engage in corporate social responsibility (CSR) projects.