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Virtuos — Game Art Jobs

Q: What salary does Virtuos pay?

Shanghai and China-based roles range from CNY 180,000-480,000 annually. Paris roles are EUR 38,000-75,000. Singapore and Western markets pay market rate for the location. Virtuos does not publish salary on most postings.

Q: What games has Virtuos worked on?

Virtuos is a co-development and outsourcing studio that has contributed to Horizon Forbidden West, Elden Ring, The Last of Us, God of War, Final Fantasy XVI, and hundreds of other titles. They work as a partner studio rather than developing original IPs.

Q: Is Virtuos a good company for game artists?

Virtuos offers exposure to AAA production pipelines across dozens of studios. Artists gain broad experience working across different genres, engines, and art styles. Career progression is faster than at single-IP studios for many roles.

Q: How do I get a job at Virtuos?

Apply through the Virtuos careers portal at virtuosgames.com/careers. Roles at co-development studios are filled faster than first-party studios because production schedules are project-driven. Subscribe to ArtBlast to get notified when Virtuos posts new roles.

Virtuos is one of the world’s largest game co-development studios, contributing to over 1,400 shipped titles including Elden Ring, Horizon Forbidden West, The Last of Us, and Final Fantasy XVI. They hire Character Artists, Material Artists, Environment Artists, Technical Artists, and Animators across their global offices.

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Studio at a Glance

Founded

2004

Headquarters

Shanghai, China

Staff

3,500+ worldwide

Known For

Co-dev on Elden Ring, TLOU, God of War

Art Roles Posted

9 recent listings

Offices

9 cities globally

Art Disciplines Virtuos Hires

Based on recent job listings, Virtuos actively hires across these game art disciplines.

👾 Character Art

🎨 Material Art

🌍 Environment Art

⚙️ Technical Art

🦴 Animation

🖌️ Concept Art

Recent Roles at Virtuos

Roles from recent listings across Virtuos offices.

Senior 3D Character Artist Senior

Material Artist Mid

Senior Environment Artist Senior

Lead Character Artist Lead

Technical Artist Mid

Senior Concept Artist Senior

3D Generalist Mid

Rigger Mid

Salary Ranges at Virtuos

Salary estimates based on co-development industry benchmarks. Virtuos does not publish salaries in most postings. Rates vary significantly by office location.

Mid-Level Artist (Shanghai)CNY 180,000 — 300,000/yr

Senior Artist (Shanghai)CNY 280,000 — 450,000/yr

Mid-Level Artist (Paris)EUR 38,000 — 52,000/yr

Senior Artist (Paris)EUR 50,000 — 72,000/yr

Senior Artist (Singapore)SGD 60,000 — 100,000/yr

What Virtuos Looks for in Your Portfolio

👾 Character Artists

Virtuos works across wildly different art styles from photorealistic AAA to stylised mobile. Show a range across realism and stylisation. Strong PBR texturing, clean UV workflow, and in-engine presentation are essential. Having shipped credits helps, but strong portfolio work is weighted heavily.

🎨 Material Artists

Material art at Virtuos spans Substance Designer tile materials, hero asset texturing, and procedural approaches. Show your node graph work, not just the final render. Surface variation, weathering logic, and cross-engine compatibility (UE5 + Unity) are valued.

🌍 Environment Artists

Co-development environment work is production-heavy and deadline-driven. Show modular kit construction, LOD management, and efficient UV budgets. Real-time performance awareness is more important at a co-dev studio than visual spectacle.

Recent Virtuos Job Listings

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Senior 3D Character Artist Virtuos · China · On-Site

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Material Artist Virtuos · China · On-Site

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Senior Environment Artist Virtuos · Shanghai, China · On-Site · Apply link for subscribers

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Lead Character Artist Virtuos · Paris, France · On-Site · Apply link for subscribers

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Technical Artist Virtuos · Singapore · On-Site · Apply link for subscribers

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Virtuos Art Jobs — FAQ

Where does Virtuos hire game artists?

Virtuos has studios in Shanghai, Paris, Singapore, Montreal, Chengdu, Beijing, Hanoi, Taipei, and Belfast. Most art roles are based at one of these offices.

What salary does Virtuos pay?

Shanghai roles: CNY 180K-450K. Paris: EUR 38K-72K. Singapore: SGD 60K-100K. Rates vary significantly by location.

What games has Virtuos worked on?

Virtuos has contributed to Elden Ring, Horizon Forbidden West, The Last of Us, God of War, Final Fantasy XVI, and 1,400+ other shipped titles.

Is Virtuos a good company for game artists?

Virtuos offers broad exposure to AAA pipelines across dozens of franchises. Career progression is often faster than at single-IP studios.

How do I get a job at Virtuos?

Apply via virtuosgames.com/careers. Subscribe to ArtBlast to get notified when Virtuos posts new roles.