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Principal, Program Management, Art Outsource
1 year ago
Who we are
At Fortis Games we aspire to make great games that bring people together while redefining how game companies work. We believe in building a sense of belonging through our games, their communities, and how we operate and treat each other. Through our game communities, we will create powerful connections and lasting memories. We will foster a culture of diversity, equity and belonging where together our diverse skills, experiences and background impact the games we make.
We are an early but mighty organization with a leadership team of game industry veterans. There are many opportunities for you to have a big impact on the products we’ll be making as well as the overall direction of the company. If you’re passionate about tackling difficult problems with direct and thoughtful communication and team first mentality, we may be the right place for you.
About the role
- As Art Outsource Manager you will engage with the game teams to define art components, scope, and goals for key features within our various projects
- Initiate and manage vendor relationships, contracts, and purchase orders
- Establish and create processes to help the art team and vendor run efficiently and smoothly
- Proactively identify and mitigate production red flags while executing against ambitious targets
- Consistently communicate with cross functional partners in providing schedules, timelines into the overall product development programs
- Create and distribute outsource packages that capture the functional requirements and visual direction of the assets
- Quality control of assets and management of vendors against the quality needed for delivery
What you’ll need to be successful
- Interest in empowering creative teams to produce results
- Proven experience prioritizing and juggling multiple initiatives and meeting deadlines
- Leadership, communication, and diplomatic skills
- Experience driving production toolsets (Clickup, Asana, Jira)
- Experience in game development, film, or interactive media focusing on managing outsourcing of assets
- Experience negotiating with vendors and optimizing value and cost for the company
- Experience working cooperatively with with artists, engineers, product managers and designers
Why join us
There are many reasons to join us, but here are a few:
- We strongly believe we are changing how games studios operate and at the core of what we do is making great games that create a connected community
- We're not just about making Games Where You Belong. We're also about building communities where our people belong. That's why Fortis is a thriving environment that celebrates diversity, embraces inclusivity, and fosters growth.
- Build and grow with a seasoned team of accomplished talent who have left an impactful mark in their disciplines, both in and out of gaming
Fortis is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
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