Senior Art Manager

We're seeking a Senior Art Manager to lead and manage art projects for a prominent game development studio based in Agiou Georgiou, Cyprus. In this role, you'll be instrumental in ensuring the delivery of top-quality game assets, managing both internal teams and external contractors. Your strong organisational skills, leadership abilities, and passion for art will be key in driving the success of various game projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Project Leadership: Partner with the Art Director to oversee the creation and delivery of high-quality game assets.
• Scheduling & Coordination: Develop and manage art project schedules, coordinating with other project leads to ensure timely completion.
• Team Collaboration: Collaborate with product managers, game designers, artists, and developers to establish efficient production pipelines.
• Process Improvement: Supervise production processes and implement strategies to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Team Management: Foster a positive and productive atmosphere within the project team, addressing any issues promptly.
• Contractor Management: Manage external contractors, ensuring they meet quality standards, adhere to budgets, and deliver on time.

What We’re Looking For:

• Artistic Expertise: Practical knowledge in at least one game art discipline (3D, animation, UI) and a solid understanding of all game art areas.
• Leadership & Organisation: Strong organisational and leadership skills, with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Agility: Ability to adapt to an agile work environment and implement best practices in video game production.
• Communication Skills: Excellent communication abilities, capable of working effectively with diverse teams.
• Project Management Tools: Familiarity with project management tools, particularly Autodesk Shotgrid, is advantageous.

Your Experience:

• Industry Background: At least 5 years of experience as a Game Artist, including a minimum of 3 years in a management or project leadership role.

What We Offer:

• Secure Employment: An indefinite employment relationship with a six-month probation period.
• Engaging Work Environment: Diverse projects in a fun, relaxed atmosphere.
• Professional Growth: Opportunities for continuous professional development through training and seminars.
• Perks: A variety of sports, fitness, and entertainment activities, along with healthy meals provided in the office.
• Work-Life Balance: Flexible working hours and 24 days of paid holiday.

Years of experience and salary levels are shown purely as a guide. We will only consider applications from candidates that can demonstrate the skills or experience required for the role.

Please be aware that while we would love to respond to every application we receive, due to high numbers we cannot guarantee this. We do however appreciate any time you invest into the application and will make sure to get in touch should anything in future more closely fit your skillset.