Art Outsourcing Manager

Torn Banner

2d • CA$100,000 - CA$130,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking an Art Outsourcing Manager to oversee our external art production pipeline, identify outsourcing opportunities, evaluate deliverable quality, remove bottlenecks, and establish clear timelines for external work. In this role, you will collaborate closely with Production, Art, Design and Leadership teams to understand the game’s creative vision and communicate it effectively to external partners. You will manage vendor relationships and ensure all outsourced assets meet quality standards, align with the project’s artistic direction, and are delivered on schedule. While this role can be carried out remotely, candidates are required to be current Ontario residents or willing to relocate to Ontario.

Requirements

• Great communication skills and stakeholder management ability
• Well-developed artistic judgment and a strong alignment with the intended creative vision
• 5+ years of experience in game art production, outsourcing management, or project coordination within the video game industry
• Experience creating schedules, tracking milestones, and managing risks, dependencies, and production bottlenecks
• Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple vendors, priorities, and deadlines simultaneously.
• Meticulous housekeeping
• Highly conscientious

Nice To Haves

• Understanding of game mechanics and player experience

Responsibilities

• Manage external art vendors and outsourcing partners, ensuring timely delivery, consistent quality, and alignment with the project’s artistic vision and technical requirements.
• Collaborate closely with internal Art, Production, Design, and Leadership teams to understand project needs, priorities, and creative goals, while maintaining strong communication and productive relationships with external partners.
• Identify outsourcing opportunities and conduct market research to source, evaluate, and onboard vendors that best fit the project’s artistic style, budget, and production needs.
• Review outsourced assets and provide clear, actionable feedback to ensure deliverables meet quality standards, technical specifications, and pipeline requirements.
• Establish and maintain efficient outsourcing workflows, documentation, and review processes to optimize production efficiency, scalability, and cost-effectiveness.
• Coordinate schedules and asset deliveries with Production teams to ensure outsourced content is delivered on time and supports milestone goals.
• Track vendor performance, budgets, risks, and dependencies, proactively identifying and resolving production bottlenecks or quality concerns.
• Maintain asset tracking systems, documentation, and communication channels to ensure visibility, accountability, and smooth collaboration across teams.

Benefits

• 6.5 weeks paid vacation
• Eligible for Employee Stock Options Plan.
• Flexible schedule and work location, with your choice of remote, hybrid, or on-site.
• Healthcare & benefits plan, for you and your family
• 100% parental leave top-up for 16 weeks, for Canadian employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed