Virtual Reality Character Art Director

2 days ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom PTW Full time
Overview

We are PTW, a global leader in video game services with over 25 years of experience. Our team has worked on over 1500 titles across all genres and platforms, including 8 out of the past 10 Game-Of-The-Year-winning titles.

About the Role

We are seeking an exceptional Virtual Reality Character Art Director to lead our talented team of 3D artists in delivering AAA-quality characters and assets. As a key member of our art team, you will be responsible for planning, organizing, and evaluating the work of your team to ensure that it meets production objectives in terms of time and quality.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead artistic teams in the development of virtual reality characters and assets.
  • Participate in project scheduling and maintain foresight for planning.
  • Maintain effective informational flow to the team to ensure alignment with project objectives.
  • Provide regular review and feedback on team work in a clear and constructive manner.
  • Encourage creativity and participation from all team members.
  • Maintain efficient collaboration between team members and other dependent teams.
Requirements
  • Previous experience as a Senior or Lead Artist in the games industry.
  • Possession of strong artistic skills and knowledge of 2D & 3D software (3DS Max, Zbrush).
  • Excellent communication skills and teamwork-oriented attitude.
  • Experience in team leadership and management.
  • Knowledge of game engines and ability to drive change and inspire others.
Benefits
  • Competitive salary: £60,000 - £80,000 per annum, depending on experience.
  • Excellent holiday entitlement plus public holidays.
  • Dynamic and entrepreneurial culture.
  • Opportunity to work with the latest technologies.
  • Chance to work with one of the world's leading providers of specialist services to the games industry.
Who We Are

PTW is a video games services company that supports video game developers and publishers through outsourced production services. We have grown exponentially year-on-year to where we are today.



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