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Job Title	Outsourcing Producer (Home-based!)
Job Category	Artists
Job Description	My Client, has an excellent reputation for producing highly successful games over nearly 20 years. They are now owned by a major international publisher and are looking to expand their teams working on titles for next gen consoles. The Outsource Producer is responsible for the coordination of all assets created off-site. The ideal candidate will have both extensive project management skills as well as up-to-date knowledge of the production pipeline. The Outsource Producer will work closely with the Producer, Art Director and Art Leads, while reporting to the Production Manager. Requirements • Production support experience on at least 1 to 2 completed projects, in either is an art management capacity or in an outsource management role. • Candidates should have knowledge of 3D modelling packages and 2D art packages. • The ability to define outsource requirement based on the scope of the project. • Experience scheduling and coordinating the delivery of assets so they coincide with project milestones. • Experience in establishing processes for the delivery of assets via FTP, asset tracking software, etc… • Experience working with one or more asset tracking software. Responsibilities • Gather analytics and report findings to internal clients • Establish and maintain relationships with outsourcing partners. • Liaise between development studio and worldwide outsourcing talent teams. Initiate and manage relationship • Drive negotiations and finalize contracts. • Provide the primary interface between the team and external parties. • Manage requirements and guidelines. • Establish and maintain integration & quality assurance process. • Plan and track project progress regarding outsourcing. Desirable Skills • Must be able to work with and as part of multiple teams, both internal and external. • Must possess excellent oral and written communication skills as well as good instructional abilities. • Good information-handling skills. • Excellent self-organization and self-motivation abilities. • Enthusiasm for on-going learning and development. • Enthusiasm for computer games More details available on request.
Location	Home-Based, Oxford, Midlands, England, UK & Europe
Salary	ŁNegotiable plus benefits
Date posted	28/04/2008
Recruiter	This job is advertised on behalf of Aardvark Swift using their internal reference 3610_CW88OP.