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Job Title	Outsourcing Producer
Job Category	Management
Experience/Skills Required	Development Manager
Job Description	My client is a highly successful video game developer based in Newcastle responsible for producing graphically impressive titles since 1989. The studio has been dedicated to racing titles with a destructive edge and has games in it’s portfolio that are some of the very first of this kind of title. Dedicated to releasing AAA games on all platforms there is now an incredible opportunity for an offsite outsourcing producer to join their team. 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. Relevant Experience: • 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. • 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. • 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 Interested? Send your CV to officemanager@opmjobs.com FAO John Chalkley or call 01206 544044
Location	North East, England, UK & Europe
Salary	40000
Date posted	28/04/2008
Recruiter	This job is advertised on behalf of OPM using their internal reference 8896.