As a Riot Art Outsource Manager, you will help connect product teams to the right external partners while improving art outsource infrastructure and practices. You will build meaningful and trusting ...
As a Riot Art Outsource Manager, you will help connect product teams to the right external partners while improving art outsource infrastructure and practices. You will build meaningful and trusting ...
The Art Supervisor (AS) is an active contributor to the creative team, taking full responsibility ... Mastery of file- building/management best practices and The One Intouch Process * Understands the ...
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The Art Supervisor (AS) is an active contributor to the creative team, taking full responsibility ... Mastery of file- building/management best practices and The One Intouch Process * Understands the ...
We're seeking an Art Project Manager (Environmental Graphics) to lead the planning, design, and implementation of our enterprise-wide signage and wayfinding program across new construction ...
We're seeking an Art Project Manager (Environmental Graphics) to lead the planning, design, and implementation of our enterprise-wide signage and wayfinding program across new construction ...
Antiques / Art Cataloger
San Antonio, TX · On-site
$18 - $25/hr
We're a fun, smart, rapidly-growing company with a 50-year history of bringing fine art & antiques ... Manages the Company's informal appraisal process and coordinates information to relevant ...
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Antiques / Art Cataloger
San Antonio, TX · On-site
$18 - $25/hr
We're a fun, smart, rapidly-growing company with a 50-year history of bringing fine art & antiques ... Manages the Company's informal appraisal process and coordinates information to relevant ...
Production Art Manager
Norfolk, VA · On-site
$95K/yr
Black Bear Talent is seeking an experienced Graphic Arts Manager to lead a multi site Graphic Arts team supporting a high volume apparel manufacturing operation. This is not a traditional graphic ...
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Production Art Manager
Norfolk, VA · On-site
$95K/yr
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Art Supervisor
Chicago, IL · On-site
$100K - $130K/yr
Manage and refine design execution across multiple channels , including digital, print, video, and ... An experienced and visionary art director , with expertise in brand storytelling and design ...
Art Supervisor
Chicago, IL · On-site
$100K - $130K/yr
Manage and refine design execution across multiple channels , including digital, print, video, and ... An experienced and visionary art director , with expertise in brand storytelling and design ...
Graphic Art Supervisor
Overland Park, KS · On-site
We're looking for a skilled Production Art Coordinator to lead our art team in transforming ... Train and manage individual team members Maintain quality control standards throughout the ...
Graphic Art Supervisor
Overland Park, KS · On-site
We're looking for a skilled Production Art Coordinator to lead our art team in transforming ... Train and manage individual team members Maintain quality control standards throughout the ...
Oversees the daily operations, management, and staffing of an art laboratory assigned to a specialized lab environment, such as ceramics, electronic art, fabrication, photography, printmaking, and 3D.
Oversees the daily operations, management, and staffing of an art laboratory assigned to a specialized lab environment, such as ceramics, electronic art, fabrication, photography, printmaking, and 3D.
We are looking for a Manager, Art Direction and Creative Services to join our team. Are you ready for a job that matters and a mission that is even bigger? What You'll Be Doing * Lead the creative ...
We are looking for a Manager, Art Direction and Creative Services to join our team. Are you ready for a job that matters and a mission that is even bigger? What You'll Be Doing * Lead the creative ...
Art Supervisor
Manhattan, NY · On-site
$81K - $129K/yr
Overview The Group Art Supervisor will develop and execute concept and layout for print, broadcast ... Work closely with the copy, editorial and project management departments to ensure that projects ...
Art Supervisor
Manhattan, NY · On-site
$81K - $129K/yr
Overview The Group Art Supervisor will develop and execute concept and layout for print, broadcast ... Work closely with the copy, editorial and project management departments to ensure that projects ...
Art Supervisor
Manhattan, NY · On-site
$81K - $129K/yr
The Group Art Supervisor will develop and execute concept and layout for print, broadcast, video ... Work closely with the copy, editorial and project management departments to ensure that projects ...
Art Supervisor
Manhattan, NY · On-site
$81K - $129K/yr
The Group Art Supervisor will develop and execute concept and layout for print, broadcast, video ... Work closely with the copy, editorial and project management departments to ensure that projects ...
Art Tech (Seasonal)
Mebane, NC · On-site
... art separation for screen print and transfer art, output of team art work through printing ... manage work load accordingly. Shifts There are two shifts available for this role: * 1st Shift
Art Tech (Seasonal)
Mebane, NC · On-site
... art separation for screen print and transfer art, output of team art work through printing ... manage work load accordingly. Shifts There are two shifts available for this role: * 1st Shift
Art Supervisor
Manhattan, NY · On-site
$81K - $129K/yr
The Group Art Supervisor will develop and execute concept and layout for print, broadcast, video ... Work closely with the copy, editorial and project management departments to ensure that projects ...
Art Supervisor
Manhattan, NY · On-site
$81K - $129K/yr
The Group Art Supervisor will develop and execute concept and layout for print, broadcast, video ... Work closely with the copy, editorial and project management departments to ensure that projects ...
We're seeking an Art Project Manager (Environmental Graphics) to lead the planning, design, and implementation of our enterprise-wide signage and wayfinding program across new construction ...
We're seeking an Art Project Manager (Environmental Graphics) to lead the planning, design, and implementation of our enterprise-wide signage and wayfinding program across new construction ...
We are looking for a Manager, Art Direction and Creative Services to join our team. Are you ready for a job that matters and a mission that is even bigger? What You'll Be Doing * Lead the creative ...
We are looking for a Manager, Art Direction and Creative Services to join our team. Are you ready for a job that matters and a mission that is even bigger? What You'll Be Doing * Lead the creative ...
Antiques / Art Cataloger
San Antonio, TX · On-site
$18 - $25/hr
We're a fun, smart, rapidly-growing company with a 50-year history of bringing fine art & antiques ... Manages the Company's informal appraisal process and coordinates information to relevant ...
Quick apply
Antiques / Art Cataloger
San Antonio, TX · On-site
$18 - $25/hr
We're a fun, smart, rapidly-growing company with a 50-year history of bringing fine art & antiques ... Manages the Company's informal appraisal process and coordinates information to relevant ...
Antiques / Art Cataloger
San Antonio, TX · On-site
$18 - $25/hr
We're a fun, smart, rapidly-growing company with a 50-year history of bringing fine art & antiques ... Manages the Company's informal appraisal process and coordinates information to relevant ...
Quick apply
Antiques / Art Cataloger
San Antonio, TX · On-site
$18 - $25/hr
We're a fun, smart, rapidly-growing company with a 50-year history of bringing fine art & antiques ... Manages the Company's informal appraisal process and coordinates information to relevant ...
Art Supervisor
Philadelphia, PA · On-site
ART SUPERVISOR Creative Department Reports to: SVP, Creative Director, Art Job Summary An Art Supervisor is an expert in core function and successfully mentors other members of the art staff. They ...
Art Supervisor
Philadelphia, PA · On-site
ART SUPERVISOR Creative Department Reports to: SVP, Creative Director, Art Job Summary An Art Supervisor is an expert in core function and successfully mentors other members of the art staff. They ...
Art Supervisor
Philadelphia, PA · On-site
ART SUPERVISOR Creative Department Reports to : SVP, Creative Director, Art Job Summary An Art Supervisor is an expert in core function and successfully mentors other members of the art staff. They ...
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Art Supervisor
Philadelphia, PA · On-site
ART SUPERVISOR Creative Department Reports to : SVP, Creative Director, Art Job Summary An Art Supervisor is an expert in core function and successfully mentors other members of the art staff. They ...
Production Art Manager
Norfolk, VA · On-site
$95K/yr
Black Bear Talent is seeking an experienced Graphic Arts Manager to lead a multi site Graphic Arts team supporting a high volume apparel manufacturing operation. This is not a traditional graphic ...
Production Art Manager
Norfolk, VA · On-site
$95K/yr
Black Bear Talent is seeking an experienced Graphic Arts Manager to lead a multi site Graphic Arts team supporting a high volume apparel manufacturing operation. This is not a traditional graphic ...
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| Aspect | Art Manager | Art Director |
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| Required Credentials | Typically a bachelor's degree in art, design, or related field; experience in project management | Usually a bachelor's or master's in fine arts, design, or related field; strong portfolio |
| Work Environment | Oversees teams, manages projects, coordinates between departments | Creates visual concepts, directs artistic style, collaborates with clients and teams |
| Industry Usage | Used across advertising, marketing, publishing, and entertainment industries | Primarily in advertising, film, video games, and publishing |
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Principal Art Outsourcing Manager, Prop Art - Unpublished R&D Product
Los Angeles, CA • On-site
Full-time
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO
Re-posted 21 days ago
Job description
As a Principal Art Outsourcing Manager on an unpublished R&D product, you will help shape the visual quality of our game worlds. In this role, you will create high quality prop assets while helping guide and review work created by external art partners. You will help define workflows, contribute to artistic standards, and guide asset development to support the vision of the game. And as a senior member of the art team you will work closely with Art Direction, Environment Art, Production, and external vendors to deliver high quality content at scale. Through your craft collaboration and feedback you will help inspire the internal team while ensuring outsourced content meets project expectations.
Responsibilities:
- Create high quality prop assets that help evolve and maintain the artistic standards of the project.
- Define workflows best practices and quality expectations for prop creation.
- Partner with Art Directors and Environment Artists to maintain a cohesive visual style.
- Prepare asset briefs, reference packages and feedback documentation.
- Identify and proactively troubleshoot roadblocks in the outsourcing pipeline, escalating issues when necessary
- Work with Production to plan schedules, track deliverables, and identify risks.
- Mentor artists and help grow the team's craft and expertise.
- Contribute to the evolution of our outsourcing processes, tools, and best practices to improve efficiency and quality over time
Required Qualifications:
- 8+ years of industry experience creating high quality game art with a strong focus on props and world building.
- Portfolio demonstrating high quality realistic and stylized prop art for shipped games.
- Experience working within various game engines like Unreal, Unity, etc. and modern content creation pipelines.
- Experience working with external vendors and outsourcing teams.
- Strong understanding of form materials, storytelling and visual design.
- Experience leading initiatives and influencing cross discipline teams.
- Experience working with modeling, sculpting, and texturing programs such as Maya, Zbrush, Substance, and Photoshop
Desired Qualifications:
- Knowledge of procedural workflows and modern content creation tools.
- Experience building scalable outsourcing strategies.
- Previous leadership or principal level experience within game development.
For this role, you'll find success through craft expertise, a collaborative spirit, and decision-making that prioritizes the delight of players. We will be looking at your past studies, experience, and your personal relationship with games. If you embody player empathy and care about players' experiences, this could be your role!
Our Perks:
Riot focuses on work/life balance, shown by our open paid time off policy and other perks such as flexible work schedules. We offer medical, dental, and life insurance, parental leave for you, your spouse/domestic partner, and children, and a 401k with company match. Check out our benefits pages for more information.
At Riot Games, we put players first . That mission drives every decision in our quest to create games and experiences that make it better to be a player. Whether you're working directly on a new player-facing experience or you're supporting the company as a whole, everyone at Riot is part of our mission. And just like in our games, we're better when we work together. Our goal is to create collaborative teams where you are empowered to bring your unique perspective everyday. If that sounds like the kind of place you want to work, we're looking forward to your application.
It's our policy to provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and members of Riot Games, Inc. Riot Games makes reasonable accommodations for handicapped and disabled Rioters and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, handicap, veteran status, marital status, criminal history, or any other category protected by applicable federal and state law. We consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state and local law, including the California Fair Chance Act, the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the Washington Fair Chance Act.
Per the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the following core duties may create a basis for disqualifying candidates with relevant criminal histories:
- Safeguarding confidential and sensitive Company data
- Communication with others, including Rioters and third parties such as vendors, and/or players, including minors
- Accessing Company assets, secure digital systems, and networks
- Ensuring a safe interactive environment for players and other Rioters
These duties are directly related to essential operations, safety, trust, and compliance obligations within our organization. Please note that job duties may evolve based on business needs and additional responsibilities may be assigned as necessary to maintain operational efficiency and security.
- (Los Angeles Only) Base salary range between $166,600.00 - $232,800.00 USD + incentive compensation + equity + 401K with company match + medical, dental, vision, and life insurance + short and long-term disability + open PTO.
- (Mercer Island only) Base salary range between $166,600.00 - $232,800.00 USD + incentive compensation + equity + 401K with company match + medical, dental, vision, and life insurance + short and long-term disability + open PTO.
About Riot Games
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Riot Games was founded in 2006 by Brandon Beck and Marc Merrill with the intent to change the way video games are made and supported for players. In 2009, Riot released its debut title League of Legends to worldwide acclaim. The game has since gone on to become the most played PC game in the world and a key driver of the explosive growth of esports. Players are the foundation of our community and it's for them we continue to evolve and improve the League of Legends experience.
Industry
Computer and electronic product manufacturing
Company size
1,001 - 5,000 Employees
Headquarters location
Los Angeles, CA, US
Year founded
2006