R&D Engineering Lead – Technical Art

PLAY, GROW and WIN

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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 seeking an innovative and strategic Engineering Lead to build & lead team of Technical Artists to help align existing R&D team with production-oriented teams. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in technical art, interest in AI technologies and a passion for driving advancements that enhance our production pipelines and creative processes.

1. Team Building and Management:
2. Centralize tools and data
3. Stakeholder Engagement:
4. AI and Technical Art Integration:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Art, AI, or a related field.
• Extensive experience in video game’s technical art ideally with a proven track record of successful R&D & AI initiatives.
• Strong leadership skills with experience managing diverse teams in a creative and technical environment.
• Deep understanding of art creation tools and AI technologies relevant to game development.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships across all levels of the organization.

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 The award-winning Virtuos Shanghai studio was founded in late 2004, the first of six game development studios located internationally and the former headquarters of the group before its relocation to Singapore in 2018. Staffed by a multicultural group of talents, the studio specializes in providing full-stack game development and co-development services, including technical support for art and engineering. Virtuos Shanghai is also the base of operations for multiple Art teams working on the world’s top triple-A projects.