Character Concept Outsource Lead

In this role, you will:

Work closely with the individual Epic Art Leads, Outsource Manager(s), and artists on the team to support external vendors.
Collect or generate detailed documentation, video reference, and examples of art asset production, procedures, and engine requirements to support the external vendors.
If required, make any needed fixes to keep assets consistent and technically game-ready as they’re handed off from the outsource partner.
Clearly communicate feedback to the outsource partner, and ensure those creative notes and goals are met. Inform leadership in the event that isn’t happening.
Communicate and partner with internal Epic art staff to ensure that outsource concept art is clear and respects limitations from other disciplines.
When required, some amount of hands-on art production to deliver concepts for the project, ensuring they are familiar and capable working alongside other Epic artists.

What we're looking for:

Worked on at least one AAA game in a Senior Concept Artist role.
Portfolio that demonstrates a range of styles, creativity and craftsmanship.
Effective communicator, collaborator, and problem solver able to coordinate between internal and external teams and deliver clear and concise feedback.
Excellent organizational skills and ability to accurately estimate tasks and maintain schedules.
Understanding of other game art disciplines, their workflows and limitations (animation, character, environment, VFX).
Experienced working within a team and a high pressure production environment.
Fluency in a language other than English, including Chinese, German, Spanish, Italian, or Russian.