TL;DR

Character Outsource Manager (Game Development): Oversee outsourced character art development across multiple AAA projects with an accent on vendor management, quality control, and pipeline optimization. Focus on managing multiple outsourcing pipelines, ensuring timely delivery, and maintaining high artistic and technical standards.

Location: Hybrid, based in Horsham, UK or Sofia, Bulgaria

Company

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What you will do

Collaborate with internal art leads and design teams to create clear, detailed briefs for character tasks.
Manage multiple external character art vendors and outsourcing pipelines across projects.
Schedule and track asset production to meet milestones and budgets.
Review and provide actionable feedback on incoming assets to ensure quality and consistency.
Maintain organized tracking systems and optimize outsourcing workflows and tools.
Work cross-functionally with production, concept, character artists, and animation teams to meet technical and visual specifications.

Requirements

Must be based in or able to work hybrid in the UK or Bulgaria.
Experience working on multiple AAA titles with a background in character art creation.
Management experience overseeing vendors and schedules.
Practical understanding of character art pipelines including modeling, texturing, and game engine integration.
Excellent communication and organizational skills.
Proficiency with industry-standard 3D software such as Maya, ZBrush, and Substance Painter.

Nice to have

Knowledge of outsourcing contract terms and asset delivery formats.
Passion for games.

Culture & Benefits

Temporary work from anywhere periods with visa restrictions.
Enhanced holiday allowance, flexible hours, and no-notice holidays.
Bespoke relocation packages for candidates and dependents.
Private medical, dental, life, and critical illness insurance.
Generous holiday allowance including full studio closure over Christmas and New Year.
Employee-led diversity and inclusion network and wellbeing support.
Community activities and on-site amenities including travel loans and bike servicing.