Lead 3D Artist

We are looking for a skilled and passionate Lead 3D Artist to join our team and help shape the visual worlds of our current and upcoming АА/AAA titles!

Responsibilities

• Own and drive the game’s technical and artistic vision, ensuring a consistent visual style across the team;
• Lead an 8-12 person art team, including environment, props, and level artists, fostering collaboration, quality, and professional growth;
• Plan and manage the art production pipeline, including estimates, scheduling, task kickoffs, reviews, and on-time delivery;
• Provide clear and actionable feedback, resolve blockers, and maintain high standards of visual consistency, performance, and readability within a proprietary engine;
• Collaborate closely with the Art Director, Tech, Production, and the client to align priorities, milestones, risks, and dependencies;
• Communicate project status, risks, and blockers clearly to stakeholders;
• Own onboarding for new artists by setting expectations, sharing workflows, and helping them ramp up quickly;
• Track industry trends and visual benchmarks to support continuous improvement of tools, processes, and team skills;
• Support the team’s professional development through regular feedback, guidance, and knowledge sharing;
• Run regular team routines, including daily stand-ups, one-to-one meetings, team syncs, and management syncs;
• Monitor feedback channels, including Slack, chats, and other communication tools;
• Create and maintain clear, structured, and helpful project documentation, task trackers, and other management tools;
• Ensure transparency and alignment across the team by keeping workflows, priorities, and progress up to date.
  
  
  

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience in game art leadership or art direction roles;
• Degree in Art, Game Art, Design, or a related field is preferred;
• Strong portfolio showcasing relevant work and shipped/production-level projects;
• Proven experience leading and managing an art team of 10+ people;
• Strong knowledge of art production pipelines, from concept to final in-game implementation;
• Proficiency with industry-standard art tools, such as 3ds Max, ZBrush, Photoshop, and Substance Painter;
• Strong skills in 3D modeling, texturing, and materials creation;
• Solid understanding of Unreal Engine;
• Familiarity with Unity or other game engines is a plus;
• Experience working on PC game projects;
• Strong understanding of AAA game production standards and realistic visual styles;
• Excellent leadership, communication, and collaboration skills;
• Ability to work under pressure and solve problems creatively;
• Contributions to shipped titles in the game industry;
• Background in level art and/or lighting would be nice to have;
• English level: Upper-Intermediate or higher for daily communication with clients.
  
  
  

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

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.