Art Director

Summary

Join Escape Velocity as an experienced Outsourcing Art Director - Cosmetics to lead the production of outsourced art and cosmetic assets. Collaborate with internal and external teams to define, develop, and oversee the creation of externally produced assets, ensuring quality and creative vision. Lead and guide teams of Outsourcing Managers, Artists, and Animators, maintaining communication with external vendors. Work closely with other Directors and Production/Product teams to achieve visual targets and meet deadlines. This role requires strong leadership, communication, and understanding of creative production pipelines. Escape Velocity is a fully remote company that prioritizes employee well-being and offers excellent benefits.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience as an Outsourcing Manager or Art Director in the video game industry
• Proven experience in sourcing and managing external vendors or teams
• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to address complex production challenges efficiently
• Excellent time management skills, capable of multitasking while consistently meeting deadlines
• In-depth knowledge of art content production pipelines and workflows
• Highly motivated and passionate about achieving exceptional quality results
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain long-term relationships with external art vendors
• Lead the production and delivery of outsourced art and cosmetic assets
• Guide our concepts and briefs toward executing on an effective vision for cosmetics
• Provide Art Direction for Cosmetics with both internal and external teams
• Track the status of art assets and provide necessary supporting materials for production
• Review and approve externally produced assets, ensuring alignment with the game's overall creative vision and style
• Ensure consistency with the project's concept and artistic direction
• Develop and refine the external art pipeline into an efficient workflow that balances quality, budget, and timelines
• Guide and manage teams of Outsourcing Managers, Artists, and Animators
• Expand outsourcing efforts while continuously improving efficiency, cost savings, and asset quality

Benefits

• Excellent benefits
• Fully remote
• Support team members nearly anywhere in the world