We continue to build on our ambitions and projects, as such we are looking to hire an Art Outsource Manager to join our team.Description:As an Art Outsource Manager you are responsible for over-seeing the smooth-running all the outsource requirements from Mediatonic’s Art team. Typically, this will be weighted in favour of 3D models and Animation but may encompass all aspects of game artwork. Where the required assets do not fall into your natural skillset, you will work with the relevant disciplines internally to ensure you have the support needed to service those areas in terms of briefing and feedback.The Art Outsource Manager role is somewhat unique, for several reasons:It may require working across multiple projects at the same time, requiring the Art Outsource Manager to have a strong sense of prioritisation and self-management.During periods where outsourcing is not active, you will revert to your natural skillset to provide hands-on support in creating Art assets directly for use in-game. This will rely on having a thorough and up-to-date knowledge of the tools and pipelines needed to create world class assets for games across all platforms, as demonstrated in a high-quality portfolio.The cross-project nature of this role will mean you need to have an excellent grasp of the technical nuances and production requirements required for each product. This will mean working across a wide range of software and communication channels.Details:In your role you will foster good working practices with the teams at Mediatonic and external service providers, and will be the linchpin in this respect, being responsible for raising any risks, issues or opportunities as you find them.You will be supported by a team of world-class Artists and Art Leads who will provide Art Direction and benchmark models to ensure you are able to communicate the game’s artistic style and visual quality. In turn, your knowledge of the inherent challenges of outsourcing artwork will mean you will provide input into this process, contributing to documentation, ensuring benchmark assets are fit for purpose and often creating documentation yourself.Alongside your responsibilities to the Art team, you will assist the Production Team/Leads in creating achievable schedules for outsource assets. Where issues with delivery occur (e.g. when delivery deadlines are threatened or quality becomes an issue) then you will work with Production and Art leadership to formulate plans to mitigate against the issues and work through the issues with the outsource vendor to ensure delivery of the required assets.Your attention to detail, as well as your written and verbal communication skills are exemplary, allowing you to successfully communicate with our teams internally and service providers worldwide.