R&D Engineering Lead – Technical Art

Overview

We are seeking an innovative and strategic Engineering Lead to build & lead a 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.

Responsibilities

• Team Building and Management : Recruit, lead, and inspire a team of Technical Artists dedicated to exploring AI and R&D initiatives.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to team members, fostering a culture of creativity and technical excellence.
• Establish clear goals and performance metrics to drive team success and innovation.
• Centralize tools and data; guide the team working on centralized data repository on any aspect necessary to centralize and streamline usage of data in Virtuos.
• Coordinate with involved parties to identify, collect, adjust & promote set of internal tools to be used by Technical Artists worldwide.
• Guide R&D team on specifics of Technical Art when bringing new solutions to production projects.
• Drive the development and deployment of scalable tools and solutions that enhance productivity and creativity across the organization.
• Stakeholder Engagement : Collaborate with senior management on building roadmap for technical innovation in Art space leveraging mixture of AI & traditional techniques.
• Develop strong connections with Key Users in studios, helping drive change locally, ensuring alignment between strategic directions and local realities.
• Facilitate effective communication between artists, technical artists, and project teams to ensure seamless collaboration.
• AI and Technical Art Integration : Stay at the forefront of technical art and AI advancements, evaluating their applicability to our production pipelines.
• Develop and implement a strategic vision for the integration of AI in technical art, aligning with company goals and industry trends.
• Lead efforts to integrate AI technologies into art processes, improving efficiency, quality, and creative possibilities.

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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

Officially launched in 2022, Virtuos Kuala Lumpur (KL) is home to a multicultural team of talented and passionate game developers. Led by a team of industry veterans, we cover a wide range of technical capabilities from art to engineering at Virtuos KL. As our team continues to expand, we welcome new talent at multiple career entry points to join us and make games better, together!

What We Offer

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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