Outsourcing Art Manager

3 Months ago • 10 Years + • Technical Art

Job Summary

Job Description

This is an opportunity to join a newly formed gaming studio built by industry veterans. As Outsourcing Art Manager, you'll be the crucial link between the studio's Art team and external vendors, ensuring assets meet vision, deadlines, and standards. Responsibilities include overseeing outsourcing strategies, managing the lifecycle of outsourced art assets, implementing asset tracking systems, collaborating with the Art Director, providing feedback on assets, forecasting resources, managing budgets, negotiating contracts, identifying risks, and staying updated on industry trends. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree, 10+ years of experience in art production (with at least 2 years in a managerial role overseeing outsourced art), a strong understanding of the art creation process, and excellent organizational and communication skills.
Must have:
  • 10+ years art production experience (2+ years management)
  • Oversee outsourcing strategies and vendor relationships
  • Manage asset lifecycle from briefing to delivery
  • Implement and oversee asset tracking systems
  • Collaborate with Art Director and internal teams
  • Provide constructive feedback on art assets
  • Forecast resource needs and manage budgets
  • Identify and mitigate potential risks
Good to have:
  • AAA title experience
  • Strong network in art outsourcing
  • Proficiency in additional languages
  • Experience with JIRA, Asana, or Trello
  • Exceptional problem-solving skills
  • Unreal Engine or other game engine experience

Job Details

About the Studio

The opportunity of a lifetime! Join an exciting, newly-formed studio built by industry veterans responsible for one of gaming’s most acclaimed video game series ever. Harbouring an inclusive, diverse development environment in one of Canada’s most prominent gaming hubs, this new gathering of minds will surely take the industry by storm in the coming years.

Ready to make history in gaming?

Responsibilities and Requirements

Our client seeks an experienced Outsourcing Art Manager with considerable knowledge of the asset creation process and superior handling of external art teams. You will be the crucial link between the studio’s Art team and its vast network of external vendors, ensuring all delivered assets conform with the team’s vision, deadlines, and standards.

Your asset management and tracking proficiency is imperative for orchestrating, overseeing, and delivering superior art assets that enhance our gaming endeavours. This position necessitates a distinctive amalgamation of exemplary artistic proficiency, profound technical acumen, outstanding organizational aptitude, and an abiding enthusiasm for video games.

  • Oversee outsourcing strategies and implement best practices in managing external art and vendor relationships, ensuring clear, consistent communication and alignment with project goals. 
  • Manage the entire lifecycle of outsourced art assets, from initial briefing, through production to final delivery.
  • Implement and oversee asset tracking systems to monitor progress, maintain high-quality standards, and guarantee timely delivery of assets within budget.
  • Collaborate closely with the Art Director and internal teams to understand and communicate project requirements to external partners, ensuring all assets align with technical and artistic specifications.
  • Establish, review and provide constructive feedback on art assets, ensuring they align with the project’s artistic vision and quality standards.
  • Forecast resource needs, manage budgets, and work with the internal team to negotiate contracts with outsourcing partners.
  • Identify potential risks and implement mitigation plans before issues arise.
  • Stay abreast of industry trends and best practices in asset creation and management, incorporating these insights into workflows.

About You

  • Bachelor’s degree in Art, Game Design, or a related field.
  • Minimum of 10 years of experience in art production within the gaming industry, with at least 2 years in a managerial role overseeing outsourced art.
  • Proven track record of managing outsourced assets, with a portfolio showcasing completed projects.
  • Strong understanding of the art creation process, including 3D modelling, texturing, and animation.
  • Deep understanding of art & design fundamentals including composition, colour theory, perspective and lighting. 
  • Proficiency in asset management software and tools.
  • Excellent organisational, communication, and project management skills.

Desirable bonus skills include the following:

  • Experience with AAA titles and familiarity with various game genres and styles.
  • A strong network of contacts within the art outsourcing industry.
  • Proficiency in additional languages, aiding communication with international partners.
  • Experience using project management tools such as JIRA, Asana, or Trello.
  • Exceptional problem-solving skills and ability to work under tight deadlines.
  • Experience with Unreal Engine or other modern game engines.

About Us

At Haptic, we know that people-first recruitment is fundamental to our success. We work closely with talented candidates and innovative studios to offer the best opportunities and build the most promising teams.

Operating on the belief that a studio’s strength comes from the team they build to bring their ideas to life, we are committed to assembling the most talented, diverse game makers.

As part of this pledge, whenever you apply for a job with us, one of our specialist recruiters will support you through each stage. From introductions and interviews to accepting an offer and submitting your resignation, we’re always here to help.

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Created in 2018, Haptic was established as a gaming recruitment agency that wanted to do things differently.

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Each consultant that works at Haptic knows that a studio is not only about their games,
but their culture, passion, and ideas.

This enables us to provide a specialist service that is rooted in care, knowledge, and trust. That makes us pretty great at what we do!

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