Management Trainee – Business Operations

Job Description

Management Trainee | Virtuos

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at Virtuos, supporting a global team and likely based in the Los Angeles Metropolitan Area. Virtuos is a leading independent video game development company that creates high-quality content for console, PC, and mobile games, specializing in full-cycle game development and art production for major publishers. This role is crucial for enhancing operational efficiency, improving project delivery, and solving complex business challenges to help Virtuos continue to push the boundaries of gaming possibility.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person Los Angeles Metropolitan Area

• Mission: This role is responsible for analyzing and improving internal processes, supporting project management, and contributing to strategic initiatives to ensure efficient operations and timely delivery within game development.
• Tech Stack: project management platforms, art tools, ERP systems

What You’ll Actually Do
• Process Optimization: Examine existing departmental workflows to identify and implement opportunities for increased efficiency, quality, and innovation.
• Project Support: Assist in tracking project milestones, coordinating tasks, and updating documentation to ensure projects are delivered on schedule.
• Challenge Resolution: Apply analytical and creative thinking to solve business challenges as part of cross-functional teams.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Participate in client and internal meetings to develop skills in negotiation, presentation, and relationship management.
• Tool Utilization: Learn and operate industry-specific software and systems, including project management platforms, art tools, and ERP systems, for departmental tasks.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Entry-Level professional with a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in management or engineering from a leading international University.
• Experience: Demonstrated ability to learn new skills quickly, possess high levels of self-motivation, and manage relationships at a senior level.
• Skills: Excellent organizational and analytical skills to solve complex issues, great written and oral communication skills with an emphasis on ability to synthesize, and excellent math and computational ability.
• Bonus: Passionate about games and digital culture, an open and international mindset, and appreciation for multicultural working environments.