Art Producer

ABOUT THIS POSITION 

The Art Producer partners with stakeholders (art directors/creative directors/producers/art leads) to understand art/content needs, be a champion for respective teams, and ensure smooth and effective development by overseeing the production cycle and acting as a liaison between creative teams. You are proactive and organized, thriving in a fast-paced Games as a Service environment. You take pride in your ability to identify and solve problems in a timely manner. In addition to having a basic understanding of game art pipelines, you have a good eye for detail, product quality, and end user experience.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Partner with Senior Leadership, Directors and Leads to determine project timelines and ensure smooth and effective project execution


• Coordinate a large team of artists and ensure cross-department communication


• Define scope and milestone schedules, manage team workflows, and create and maintain project schedules for short- and long-term project goals


• Collaborate with Producer, Art Director, and team Leads to prepare a detailed project plan and schedule, including staffing


• Develop, implement, and manage processes for and with the team


• Meet regularly with Leads and team members to review status of the project and proactively follow-up on outstanding issues


• Understand the quality needs of the project and translate these into requirements for (high volume) art production


• Assist with Art pipeline as needed


• Coordinate, prioritize, and plan all art requests coming into the art team


• Support and guide the centralized art team in the day-to-day planning, tracking, and delivery of their work


• Manage risks and issues to proactively identify and solve them before they impact the overall schedule or the desired results


• Work with HR to determine staffing needs for the project


• Facilitate constant communication within the art team, and between development and art teams


• Act as a key contact point for stakeholders and ensure they have thorough visibility of the status of art requests and are informed of any changes that may impact their products or teams


• Moderate meetings


• Mentor production team members


• Other responsibilities as assigned

REQUIREMENTS

• 5+ years of experience with internal (developer side) game development on AAA products


• Shipped at least 3 successful AAA titles, having managed these projects from concept through cert


• Demonstrable experience of production planning techniques


• Experience with scheduling tools a must and understanding of various production process and methodologies


• Experience managing a team and mitigating/resolving risks

“Applicants must be legally eligible to work in Canada at the time of application.” 

ABOUT DIGITAL EXTREMES

Founded in 1993 by James Schmalz, Digital Extremes ranks as one of the world's top independent video game development studios. Originating with the co-creation of Epic Games' multi-million unit selling Unreal® franchise including Unreal and Unreal Tournament, Digital Extremes went on to develop Dark Sector®, BioShock® for the PlayStation®3, the BioShock 2 multiplayer campaign, and The Darkness® II. The studio has reached its greatest critical and commercial success with the free-to-play action game, Warframe® , boasting a global community of 75 million registered players on PC, PS4™, PS5™, Xbox One™, Xbox Series X/S™, Nintendo Switch™, and iOS™. The studio's most recently announced project is the much anticipated  Soulframe® , an open-world action-fantasy MMORPG title that is currently under development.

Digital Extremes is headquartered in London, Ontario, Canada, and is proud to be selected as one of  Canada's Top 100 Employers.

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WHY WORK AT DIGITAL EXTREMES

At Digital Extremes, we don’t just make games - we craft immersive worlds that inspire and connect millions of players around the globe. Our award-winning studio is home to passionate, creative, and collaborative talent who thrive in a culture of innovation, inclusivity, and respect. We offer competitive compensation, industry-leading benefits, flexible work arrangements, and opportunities to grow your career while working on beloved titles like  Warframe and the highly anticipated  Soulframe . Whether you’re developing cutting-edge gameplay, designing stunning art, or supporting the teams that make it all happen, you’ll be part of a studio where your ideas matter, your contributions are valued, and your work leaves a lasting impact on our community.

JOIN US

At Digital Extremes, we believe our strength comes from the diversity of our people and the respect we show one another. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a welcoming, accessible, and supportive environment where everyone can do their best work and feel valued for who they are. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, including those from underrepresented communities and people with disabilities. If you require accommodations at any stage of the recruitment process, we will work with you to ensure you have the support you need. We truly appreciate your interest in joining our team, and while we may not be able to respond to every application, we will connect directly with candidates moving forward in the process.