Outsourcing Manager

3 Months ago • All levels • Talent Acquisition

Job Summary

Job Description

The Outsourcing Manager will be the primary point of contact for external development partnerships, mainly in Art and Animation, with potential expansion to the tech side. Responsibilities include identifying outsourcing needs, managing vendor relationships, overseeing feedback cycles, monitoring schedules and quality, ensuring alignment between internal workflows and partner pipelines, and collaborating with production and finance teams. The role requires strong organizational and communication skills and a keen eye for visual quality to ensure outsourced content meets high-quality standards while maintaining the artistic integrity of the games.
Must have:
  • Experience in outsourcing management within the games industry.
  • Strong understanding of game art pipelines and workflows.
  • Excellent project management skills.
  • Clear and professional communication skills.
  • Ability to give feedback on artistic assets.
  • Experience working with international vendors and remote teams.
  • Familiarity with collaboration tools (Jira, Confluence).
Good to have:
  • Experience with Unreal Engine.
  • Fluent in German.
Perks:
  • Modern office in Frankfurt, Germany.
  • Free language courses.
  • Monthly allowances for remote working and gym memberships.
  • Monthly allowance for the Deutschlandticket.
  • Tax-free Probonio vouchers.
  • Free access to an online mental health platform (Bloom).
  • Opportunities for career growth with a yearly learning & development budget.
  • 28 days of paid vacation, plus the 24th and 31st of December off.

Job Details

Our Story:
 
At DECK 13 Interactive, we’re more than just a game development studio—we’re a diverse, passionate community of creators dedicated to crafting unforgettable gaming experiences. Since our founding in 2001, in the heart of Frankfurt, Germany, we’ve been pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in PC and console games. Now part of the PulluP Entertainment group, our team of around 100 talented professionals continues to shape the future of gaming.
 
We’re the minds behind titles like Lords of the FallenThe Surge series, and Atlas Fallen, known for their rich worlds and immersive gameplay. But we believe the best games are still ahead of us, and that’s where you come in.
 
We’re looking for a detail-driven and communicative Outsourcing Manager (f/m/x) to join our team and take charge of managing external development partnerships—primarily in Art and Animation, with potential involvement on the tech side as our project evolves.

Your Quest:

As Outsourcing Manager, you’ll be the vital link between our internal teams and external partners, ensuring that outsourced content is delivered on time, on budget, and to our high-quality standards. You’ll work closely with Directors, Production, and discipline leads to define needs, manage feedback loops, and streamline workflows with international partners.

You’ll thrive in this role if you’re organized, have a sharp eye for visual quality, and can build strong, trust-based relationships across teams and cultures. You’ll play a key role in scaling our capabilities while maintaining the artistic integrity of our worlds.

Your mission includes:
 
  • Serving as the main point of contact for all outsourcing activities across Art and Animation, with potential future involvement in Tech
  • Coordinating with internal leads to identify outsourcing needs, define scope, and prepare documentation for external partners
  • Managing external vendor relationships, from onboarding to contract negotiation and ongoing collaboration
  • Overseeing feedback cycles, ensuring clear communication of requirements and creative direction
  • Monitoring delivery schedules and quality benchmarks, troubleshooting issues before they impact production
  • Ensuring alignment between internal workflows and partner pipelines, fostering efficient content integration
  • Collaborating with production and finance teams to track budgets, evaluate vendor performance, and forecast resource needs
  • Developing and maintaining documentation, pipelines, and best practices to support scalable, sustainable outsourcing

Your Toolkit:
 
  • Prior experience in outsourcing management or external development coordination within the games industry
  • Strong understanding of game art pipelines and production workflows (experience with Unreal Engine is a plus)
  • Excellent project management skills, with an ability to juggle multiple partners, deadlines, and deliverables
  • Clear and professional communication style in both written and verbal formats
  • A keen eye for quality, with the ability to review and give feedback on artistic assets
  • Experience working with international vendors and remote teams across time zones
  • Familiarity with common collaboration tools like Jira, Confluence, or equivalent
  • Fluent in English (German is a plus)

Power-Ups You Receive:
 
At DECK 13 Interactive, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We believe in creating an environment where you feel valued, supported, and empowered to do your best work. Here’s what we offer to make that happen:
 
  • A modern, centrally located office in Frankfurt, Germany (near Messe)
  • Free language courses to help you expand your skills
  • Monthly allowances for remote working and gym memberships
  • A monthly allowance for the Deutschlandticket to ease your commute
  • Tax-free Probonio vouchers available every month
  • Free access to an online mental health platform (Bloom) to support your well-being
  • Opportunities for career growth with a yearly learning & development budget
  • 28 days of paid vacation, plus the 24th and 31st of December off

Our Commitment to Inclusivity:

DECK 13 Interactive is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from all individuals regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other characteristic that makes you unique.

We believe that diverse teams create the best games, and we’re dedicated to building a workplace where everyone can thrive.

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