Senior Art Outsourcing Manager (Gamedev)

TL;DR

Senior Art Outsourcing Manager (Gamedev): Managing the pipeline between internal product teams and external art vendors to produce weapon concepts for VALORANT with an accent on vendor relationship management and art quality control. Focus on establishing efficient workflows, providing artistic direction to external partners, and ensuring seamless asset integration into the game.

Location: United States (Context: US legal compliance and benefits mentioned)

Company

Riot Games is a leading game developer and publisher known for creating player-focused experiences and globally successful titles.

What you will do

• Manage relationships with multiple domestic and international art vendors to foster positive collaboration.
• Establish and maintain scalable workflows to ensure efficient asset turnaround and timely feedback.
• Provide artistic direction and feedback to vendors to align assets with VALORANT's creative vision and quality benchmarks.
• Oversee asset management to ensure all files are clean, organized, and properly integrated into the game.
• Identify and remove production roadblocks by developing systemic solutions for recurring issues.
• Collaborate with internal teams to adapt outsourcing best practices for smooth pipeline integration.

Requirements

• 6+ years of professional experience creating stylized 2D artwork for video games.
• 6+ years of professional experience managing multiple art vendors or working with internal/external partners.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating high-quality 2D weapon concepts (guns and knives).
• Proficiency in Photoshop and experience with asset management pipelines.
• Excellent communication skills for navigating discussions with production, artists, and stakeholders.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.

Nice to have

• Proficiency with Maya, Blender, Substance Painter, and Unreal Engine.
• Experience shipping a AAA title as a concept artist specializing in weapon design.
• Experience in related disciplines such as 3D modeling, texturing, animation, or VFX.

Culture & Benefits

• Focus on work-life balance with an open paid time off policy and flexible work schedules.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and life insurance coverage.
• Paid parental leave for employees, spouses/domestic partners, and children.
• 401k plan with company matching.
• Collaborative, player-first culture emphasizing empathy and unique perspectives.