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Senior Concept Artist (3-month Contractor) (Kuala Lumpur)Virtuos Kuala Lumpur • Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Senior Concept Artist (3-month Contractor) (Kuala Lumpur)

Senior Concept Artist (3-month Contractor) (Kuala Lumpur)

Virtuos Kuala Lumpur • Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
21 days ago
Job description

Join to apply for the Senior Concept Artist (3-month Contractor) (Kuala Lumpur) role at Virtuos Kuala Lumpur

PLAY, GROW and WIN

Virtuos is at the forefront of gaming, creating exciting new experiences daily. Join us to play, grow and win – together.

About the Position

Take ownership of visual briefs and translate ideas into clear, actionable concepts, using 3D blocking, photobashing, and AI‑assisted ideation to accelerate high‑quality concept development. Collaborate closely with the Art Director and design and narrative teams, and support cross‑discipline needs by delivering keyframes, callouts, turnarounds and paintovers. Help document visual targets and develop reference packs and guides.

Responsibilities

  • Create concept art for characters, environments, props, and key moments that define the game’s visual tone.
  • Take ownership of visual briefs and translate ideas into clear, actionable concepts.
  • Use 3D blocking, photobashing, and AI‑assisted ideation to accelerate high‑quality concept development.
  • Develop and maintain a consistent visual direction across features or levels, supporting both artistic vision and gameplay readability.
  • Explore visual ideas through thumbnails, moodboards, and iteration cycles, leading to polished production‑ready concepts.
  • Collaborate closely with the Art Director to ensure concept art aligns with the overall artistic vision and helps establish strong worldbuilding.
  • Partner with Design and Narrative teams to ensure visual ideas are creatively inspiring, narratively grounded, and aligned with gameplay intent.
  • Support cross‑discipline needs by delivering keyframes, callouts, turnarounds, and paintovers for 3D, animation, and VFX teams.
  • Review and give feedback on concept art created by junior and mid‑level artists, helping elevate the overall quality bar.
  • Help document visual targets and develop reference packs, guides, and documentation to align the team.
  • Stay current with concept workflows, stylization trends, genre references, and tools to drive innovation in how the studio explores visual ideas.

Qualifications

  • Experience in a senior or lead concept role on shipped games or film‑quality projects.
  • AAA production experience with an understanding of visual standards and pipelines.
  • Expertise in Photoshop, Painter, or Krita.
  • Confidence using 3D tools like Blender or ZBrush for blockouts and paintovers.
  • Solid grasp of design fundamentals : composition, lighting, shapes, color.
  • Strong eye for mood, framing, and cinematic storytelling.
  • Fast iteration, clear feedback, and collaborative mindset.
  • Experience in mentoring and reviewing work.
  • Passion for worldbuilding, style development, and how art supports gameplay.
  • Plus Points

  • Experience collaborating in Key Art creation.
  • Working knowledge of 3D tools (Blender, ZBrush, or similar) for rapid visualization.
  • Familiarity or interest in AI‑assisted art generation tools for ideation and mood exploration.
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