Senior Art Producer

1 Minute ago • All levels • Art • $120,000 PA - $155,000 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

We are looking for a highly organized and proactive Senior Art Producer to join our team. In this role, you will lead art-focused pods and help guide the production of high-quality assets across various disciplines, including concept, character, animation, environment, and VFX. You will work closely with artists, designers, and other producers to develop and track schedules, anticipate roadblocks, and ensure the art team has the resources and feedback needed to deliver world-class visuals on time and on budget. We are looking for individuals who excel in organization, are detail oriented, have great communication skills, and have a strong understanding of dependency-driven production methodologies and 3D art creation pipelines.
Must have:
  • Own the planning, scheduling, tracking and integration of art production across multiple pods and pipelines, including intaking of external and outsourced assets
  • Collaborate with art leads and discipline directors to define priorities, establish realistic deadlines, and identify dependencies
  • Facilitate regular meetings to review progress, identify issues early, and propose solutions
  • Gather and provide clear, actionable feedback to the art team to help maintain visual quality and project consistency
  • Act as a bridge between art and other disciplines (design, engineering, audio) to ensure alignment on project goals
  • Maintain documentation and reporting tools to track asset status, milestone progress, and risk assessment
  • Help foster a collaborative, creative, and positive working environment
Good to have:
  • Experience working on AAA console or PC games
  • Background or formal training in art, animation, or a related creative discipline
  • Familiarity with Unreal Engine or similar game engines
  • Passion for games and an eye for visual quality
Perks:
  • Vacation time
  • Sick time
  • Company holidays
  • Parental leave
  • Medical/dental/vision insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • 401(k) matching
  • Bonus
  • Equity

Job Details

Summary

We are looking for a highly organized and proactive Senior Art Producer to join our team. In this role, you will lead art-focused pods and help guide the production of high-quality assets across various disciplines, including concept, character, animation, environment, and VFX. You will work closely with artists, designers, and other producers to develop and track schedules, anticipate roadblocks, and ensure the art team has the resources and feedback needed to deliver world-class visuals on time and on budget.

We are looking for individuals who excel in organization, are detail oriented, have great communication skills, and have a strong understanding of dependency-driven production methodologies and 3D art creation pipelines.

Core Responsibilities

  • Own the planning, scheduling, tracking and integration of art production across multiple pods and pipelines, including intaking of external and outsourced assets.
  • Collaborate with art leads and discipline directors to define priorities, establish realistic deadlines, and identify dependencies.
  • Facilitate regular meetings to review progress, identify issues early, and propose solutions.
  • Gather and provide clear, actionable feedback to the art team to help maintain visual quality and project consistency.
  • Act as a bridge between art and other disciplines (design, engineering, audio) to ensure alignment on project goals.
  • Maintain documentation and reporting tools to track asset status, milestone progress, and risk assessment.
  • Help foster a collaborative, creative, and positive working environment.

Core Qualifications

  • Prior experience as a producer, associate producer, or project manager on a shipped video game or comparable creative project.
  • Strong understanding of art pipelines and production workflows in game development.
  • Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple workstreams and dependencies simultaneously.
  • Effective communication skills with both creative and technical team members.
  • Proven ability to identify and mitigate production risks.
  • Proficiency with project management tools (e.g., Jira, ShotGrid, or similar).

Plus If...

  • Experience working on AAA console or PC games.
  • Background or formal training in art, animation, or a related creative discipline.
  • Familiarity with Unreal Engine or similar game engines.
  • Passion for games and an eye for visual quality.

Description

  • Full-time job with benefits.
  • Role is on-site in Santa Monica, CA.
  • Office is located near downtown Santa Monica – near metro and freeways.

The base pay range for this position is $120,000 to $155,000 per year. Actual compensation is based on market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. We also offer a competitive package of benefits including vacation time, sick time, company holidays, parental leave, medical/dental/vision insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, and 401(k) matching to regular full-time employees. Certain roles may also be eligible for bonus and equity.

Create a Job Alert

Get future opportunities sent straight to your email.

Apply for this job

  • indicates a required field

Autofill with Greenhouse

First Name*

Last Name*

Email*

Phone

Resume/CV*

AttachAttach

Dropbox

Google Drive

Enter manuallyEnter manually

Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, txt, rtf

Cover Letter*

AttachAttach

Dropbox

Google Drive

Enter manuallyEnter manually

Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, txt, rtf

Education

School

Select...

Degree

Select...

Discipline*

Select...

Add another

LinkedIn Profile

Are you lawfully authorized to work in the United States?*

Select...

Are you able to work in our Santa Monica, CA office?*

Select...

Which engines do you have experience with? *

Unity

Unreal 4

Unreal 5

Other

None

How many games/products have you launched?*

Website or portfolio link

Work samples

AttachAttach

Dropbox

Google Drive

Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, txt, rtf

Submit application

Similar Jobs

Looks like we're out of matches

Set up an alert and we'll send you similar jobs the moment they appear!

Similar Skill Jobs

Looks like we're out of matches

Set up an alert and we'll send you similar jobs the moment they appear!

Jobs in Santa Monica, California, United States

Looks like we're out of matches

Set up an alert and we'll send you similar jobs the moment they appear!

Art Jobs

Looks like we're out of matches

Set up an alert and we'll send you similar jobs the moment they appear!

About The Company

Santa Monica, California, United States (On-Site)

Santa Monica, California, United States (On-Site)

Santa Monica, California, United States (On-Site)

San Rafael, California, United States (On-Site)

Santa Monica, California, United States (On-Site)

Santa Monica, California, United States (On-Site)

San Rafael, California, United States (On-Site)

Santa Monica, California, United States (On-Site)

Santa Monica, California, United States (On-Site)

Santa Monica, California, United States (On-Site)

View All Jobs

Get notified when new jobs are added by Absurd Ventures

Level Up Your Career in Game Development!

Transform Your Passion into Profession with Our Comprehensive Courses for Aspiring Game Developers.

Job Common Plug