To be a part of Virtuos means to be a creator and aim at excellence. At Virtuos, we harness the latest technologies to make video 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 are a team of experts – people who have come together to share their mutual passion for producing high-quality games. People who share the same enthusiasm in exploring new ideas and the constant drive to excel in their field. People who believe in earning success through dedication. 

Black Shamrock - A Virtuos Studio is looking for a talented Lead Character Artist to be part of our creative team and work on ambitious Playstation5, Xbox Series X and PC AAA games in UE5. This is a full-time position based in our Dublin office which involves working in an international environment. Remote candidates will also be considered. The ideal candidate will have a great aesthetic eye, have strong technical understanding of character creation, have proven leadership and mentoring abilities, be a great communicator and be able to take creative direction from the Art Director and Creative Director.

• Over 5 years of games industry experience as a character artist with at least 1 year in an art leadership role (shipped at least 1 AAA console title)
• An outstanding portfolio demonstrating your character work and a good eye for detail
• Proven leadership, team and people management skills
• Thorough understanding of the game creation process, from concept to launch.
• An in-depth understanding of effective character creation workflows and pipelines
• Expert knowledge in 3D modelling software such as Maya, 3DSMax and Blender and sculpting software such as ZBrush and Mudbox.
• Excellent knowledge in material and texture creation such as Substance Painter and Photoshop and a comprehensive understanding of PBR pipelines
• Strong knowledge and understanding of anatomy
• Passion for pushing the state of the art in asset fidelity and production techniques
• Be proactive and self-motivated, ability to work without direct supervision
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• International travel may be required as part of the role

• Oversee the creation of gorgeous 3D characters for AAA projects, mostly hyper-realistic but possibly stylised at times.
• Following the project's artistic direction, and ensure unified look and consistent quality
• Ensuring all characters are optimised, built in accordance with technical limitations and completed on schedule
• Develop knowledge and expertise within their team while furthering their own performance and skillbase
• Provide mentorship, feedback, and training to others on the team
• Help set up character art best practices and streamline production processes
• Identify project risks and problems and suggest relevant solutions
• Prioritise, plan and organise tasks for themselves and their team in conjunction with the Producer
• Delegate and assign work to team members and outsource partners using tracking tools such as Jira, Hansoft and Basecamp
• Assist with interviews and performance reviews

• Company Healthcare Plan – from day one!
• Eligibility to join Occupational Pension Scheme.
• Flexible working arrangements – healthy work-life balance.
• PTO Days for Wellness and Sickness.
• Training and Skill Development Opportunities.
• Wellness Initiatives and Workshops.
• Charity Events, Social Events and Participation in Community Engagement Schemes