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Art Outsourcing Producer
2 years ago
We are Socialpoint, a world-renowned mobile games studio based in sunny Barcelona, part of the Take-Two Interactive family. Our games are positioned in the top rankings of both iOS and Android, and they are played and loved by millions of fans all over the world.
Job Description
As an Art Outsourcing Producer, you will take a methodical approach to the setting up, and running of a successful outsourcing pipeline, with a proactive, analytical and problem-solving approach.
You will handle forecast, negotiation and schedule of day-to-day external production for games (live or prototype). Responsibilities include collaborating with other producers, creative leads, and studio managers to follow and improve (when possible) the existing workflow to determine resources and schedule needs, to deliver final assets on time and budget.
We will rely on you to ensure deliveries are received without delay and properly organized in our project management tools, facilitating communication with internal departments and external vendors.
Role Responsibilities
- Manage and keep track of all external art needs for your assigned projects.
- Use and maintain our department pipeline, tools and reports to be as efficient as possible.
- Keep our internal documentation and department structure up to date and organized.
- Report to our finance department with the outsourcing forecast estimated by projects, and provide support with their invoicing system.
- Hold regular meetings with project teams to update status, discuss forecasts, share information or resolve issues.
- Identify anyone else needed to accomplish your mission, involving them actively and following up through execution (external or internal).
- Locate new vendors specialized in Art Outsourcing and expand relationships with our current ones.
- Ensure all of them accept, sign and follow our contractual terms and conditions.
- Negotiate time and cost efficiency with vendors, keeping an eye on budget control.
- Ensure any documents, links and files related to the tasks are accurate and up to date.
- Optimize the efficiency of your assigned projects, through accurate alignment and constant communication (especially with Art Supervisors and the other Outsourcing Producers).
Desired Experience & Qualifications
- High level of English, both written and spoken (English is our official language!)
- Experience in the gaming industry.
- Able to build and update project schedules, supervising the progress of milestones and individual tasks.
- Experienced managing cross-functional teams and resources to produce 2D and/or 3D quality assets with tight deadlines.
- Familiar with Lean and Agile techniques, especially Kanban boards and Gantt charts.
- Also aware of, and compatible with, more traditional production management models.
- Highly organized, with outstanding attention to detail, process knowledge and ability to multi-task.
- Experienced with Google Docs, Slides and Sheets, Microsoft Office and Excel, as well as Atlassian JIRA and Confluence. Any other project-tracking and management/database software is welcome. (Wrike is a great bonus)
Compensation & Benefits
Due to the COVID-19 crisis, we are have employed a hybrid working from home/office system. So, what does this mean? All we ask is that you are live within commuting distance of our office in Barcelona so you are able to come into the office for important meetings/events.
- Relocation support to help you move to Barcelona (if you’re not already here).
- An impressive 25 days annual leave , not including public holidays.
- Private medical insurance for you and your family, just in case.
- Choose from the latest IOS or Android device upon joining (phone or tablet).
- Free language lessons (English, Spanish & Catalan).
- Spotify Premium for the first 6 months of your employment with us.
- Legendary social events & parties to let off some steam.
- People development is key for us: an amazing training budget just for you and our internal mobility program offers real growth opportunities !
If you choose to work in the office some days, don’t worry - we have you covered. Check out some of our benefits tied to the office;
- State of the art gym facilities so you can level up your fitness game.
- Book an appointment with our onsite physiotherapist .
- Drop by our onsite hairdressers for a trim (and forget your wallet).
Intrigued? We’d love to hear from you. Please click “apply” to level up and submit your application in English. Please note, we cannot offer VISA Sponsorship for this position.
Socialpoint is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. You’re welcome on the team no matter where you’re from, who you like, what you look like, or if you prefer Xbox over Playstation. It’s a trick question – mobile wins every time! We hire based on your qualifications and demonstrated ability to perform job responsibilities. Our games are for everyone, and so is our workplace.
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