Senior Art Producer, Unannounced Project

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Requirements:

• 5+ years in art production/project management, focusing on art pipeline coordination within a game.
• Proficiency with Google Sheets (advanced formulas, pivot tables, AppScript) for data tracking and automation.
• Intermediate to advanced Jira skills, with experience managing workflows, sprints, and task prioritization.
• Solid understanding of art and game development processes from concept to delivery.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong relationship-building skills, with a history of effectively working cross-functionally with creative and production teams.
• Ability to translate complex project needs into accessible, actionable steps for team members.
• Proven analytical and problem-solving skills, with a proactive and adaptable approach to shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to think critically, anticipate challenges, and act as a solutions-oriented leader.

Responsibilities:

• Lead planning and scheduling of all art production tasks from initiation through post-deployment, ensuring alignment with medium- and long-term project goals and deadlines.
• Work closely with art leads to monitor staffing needs, budgets, and timelines, promoting resource efficiency and prioritizing tasks across all project phases.
• Utilize automation, scripts, and Jira to streamline tracking and reporting processes.
• Proactively identify and address potential bottlenecks or delays within the art production pipeline, collaborating with the team to troubleshoot, adjust plans, and mitigate risks effectively.
• Collaborate with senior management and art leads to develop and maintain medium- to long-term vision planning, staffing strategies, and roadmaps for the art department.
• Partner with art leads to evaluate future project scope, break down design requirements, and identify cross-discipline dependencies and technical needs.
• Establish and implement efficient production frameworks and processes to meet leadership goals and support TGC’s signature creativity.
• Work closely with the creative director and art leads to ensure art assets meet quality standards and production timelines.
• Advocate for the art team’s needs by providing management with solutions that balance creative quality and project goals. Represent the art team’s interests in meetings and discussions.
• Facilitate collaboration between the art team, design, production, and external partners, fostering a positive and cooperative environment.
• Emphasize continuous learning and growth through retrospectives; gather and share feedback from the art team with other disciplines, promoting open communication and ongoing improvement.