Art Outsource Manager

Position: Art Outsource Manager
Location: Remote Working Arrangement 

Jackalyptic Games is seeking a talented and experienced Art Outsource Manager to drive outsource content for our upcoming title. The Art Outsource Manager will be responsible for overseeing the management and coordination of art outsourcing activities, ensuring the timely delivery of high-quality assets that meet our artistic and technical standards. Your exceptional communication skills, deep understanding of asset workflows, and ability to build a cohesive outsource pipeline will be vital to fostering a consistent flow of assets from external partners. 

Responsibilities:
•    Manage the end-to-end art outsourcing process, including sourcing, onboarding, and maintaining communication with external art studios and individual artists 
•    Collaborate closely with internal Art Leads and our Art Director to understand project requirements, establish asset specifications, and communicate these effectively to external partners
•    Develop and maintain a comprehensive understanding of a variety of asset workflows (3D models, textures, animations, etc.), and ensure smooth integration of outsourced assets into the project pipeline
•    Create and implement a cohesive outsource pipeline that supports efficient asset delivery, reviews, revisions, and final approvals
•    Proactively identify potential issues or bottlenecks in the outsourcing process and implement effective solutions to ensure timely delivery and adherence to quality standards
•    Develop and maintain end to end documentation for OS partners on art creation for 3D assets, VFX, and animation
•    Foster strong and transparent communication channels with external partners, providing clear feedback, guidance, and support
•    Collaborate with cross-functional teams, such as Art Directors, Producers, and Project Managers, to align project goals, schedules, and expectations
•    Conduct regular performance evaluations of external partners to assess their capabilities, quality, and adherence to project requirements

Requirements:

•    Previous experience as an Art Outsource Manager or a similar role within the gaming industry, ideally at least one shipped AAA project
•    Strong knowledge of asset workflows for various types of game assets, including environment assets, character models, VFX, and concept packages
•    Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, can effectively convey artistic vision, feedback, and technical requirements

Nice-to-Have:
•    Experience creating AAA assets in a production environment for multiple platforms. 
•    An up-to-date knowledge of content workflows for Unreal 5