Job Description PCF is looking for an Art Outsource Manager to drive outsource content for our next title. You will be responsible for overseeing the management and coordination of art outsourcing activities, ensuring the timely delivery of high-quality assets that meet our artistic and technical standards. Your exceptional communication skills, deep understanding of asset workflows, and ability to build a cohesive pipeline will be vital to fostering a consistent flow of assets from external partners. As an Art Outsource Manager, you will be expected to: Manage the end-to-end art outsourcing process, including sourcing, onboarding, and maintaining communication with external art studios and individual artists. Collaborate closely with internal art leads and our art director to understand project requirements, establish asset specifications, and communicate these effectively to external partners. Develop and maintain a comprehensive understanding of a variety of asset workflows (3D models, textures, animations, etc.), and ensure smooth integration of outsourced assets into the project pipeline. Create and implement a cohesive pipeline that supports efficient asset delivery, reviews, revisions, and final approvals. Proactively identify potential issues or bottlenecks in the outsourcing process and implement effective solutions to ensure timely delivery and adherence to quality standards. Foster strong and transparent communication channels with external partners, providing clear feedback, guidance, and support throughout the asset creation process. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, such as Art Directors, Producers, and Project Managers, to align project goals, schedules, and expectations. Conduct regular performance evaluations of external partners to assess their capabilities, quality, and adherence to project requirements. Negotiate contracts with vendors, establishing costs and deliverables, requesting approval from legal and finance on during negotiation phase, then continuing to maintain and monitor the costs/budget after contracts are in place Qualifications Previous experience as an Art Outsource Manager or a similar role within the gaming industry, ideally at least one shipped triple AAA project. Strong knowledge of asset workflows for various types of game assets, including environment assets, character models, vfx and concept packages. Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to effectively convey artistic vision, feedback, and technical requirements. Strong organizational and project management abilities, with a track record of successfully managing multiple outsourcing tasks simultaneously. In-depth understanding of the game development process and the ability to align art outsourcing activities with internal project milestones and deadlines. Familiarity with industry-standard tools and software used for asset creation and management. A creative eye for detail and a deep appreciation for visual aesthetics, ensuring the delivery of assets that align with our artistic vision. Proven problem-solving skills and the ability to think strategically to address potential challenges and optimize the outsourcing process. Firm Understanding of how to use project management tools such as Jira and Confluence. Additional Information What we offer A competitive salary and performance-based annual bonuses. Private medical healthcare including dental treatment for PCF members and their families (Signal Iduna). MultiSport card for you and your family members or friends. Access to Worksmile - cafeteria program. Free library with a wide range of games and books you have unlimited access to. In-company Polish, French and English language classes. Flexible working hours. Free virtual health and mental wellbeing sessions are included in the plan for members and their dependents.