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Outsourcing Manager - Animation (Contract)

With multiple awards to our name, Larian Studios has proven that we’re dedicated to delivering high-quality role-playing games. We are now looking for a Outsource Manager to work with our Animators!

Responsibilities

• Communicate effectively with third parties, internal management and team leads
• Prepare and review assets from external companies.
• Generate invoices/task lists for prepared assets.
• Work closely with animators to provide solid documentation for 3rd party outsourcers.
• Manage any outsourcing needs. Help identify processes that will improve quality and efficiency.
• Schedule meetings, track changes and feedback for external companies.
• Integrate and importing approved assets into the game engine.

Requirements

• 3-4+ years of experience as an animator.
• 1-2+ years of experience as a rigger.
• Autonomous, you are running the team alongside the lead, you make the plans.
• Hands on, you know how your team does their work.
• Experience running a creative team or comparable experience.
• Solution oriented. Always driving to make the best game possible. Able to communicate effectively with Animation and Technical Animation.
• Able to work with different cultures and backgrounds from around the world. Understand creative/design schedules, hurdles, timelines, and achievements.
• Excellent written and verbal presentation skills.
• Excellent communication skills in English. Hands-on attitude.
• Creative problem-solver. Self-reliant. Calm and deliberate within a highly dynamic, energized, and rapidly changing environment.
• Devote yourself to maintaining a positive work environment.
• Be willing and able to travel to our different studios and partners.
• Experience with a game engine is a plus.
• Previous experience as working with or as an outsourcing company is a plus.

What We Offer

• An international team of over 400 employees spread across 6 studios around the world, each of which have their own unique qualities, and maintain a small-studio feel
• An open, collaborative environment where ideas are welcome and encouraged
• A managerial team consisting of highly experienced game developers at the top of their fields
• Sharing hobbies and passions with likeminded colleagues
• Inclusive environment with many activities organized by the studios or the employees
• Commitment to making the best game possible for the fans, including listening to community feedback