Art Project manager (offline)

Walla Walla Studio is looking for an Art Project manager (Middle) for its core business - game art production.

As a Project manager, your main responsibility will be managing art production projects. The interest and experience working in the gaming industry for this position are crucial.

About the company
Walla Walla Studio is a full-cycle creative studio. The company's track record includes the development of high-end 3D characters, game-level art development, animation, cinematics, and visual effects. The main clients of Walla Walla Studio are US and European Game development or Media that outsource their art production.


Responsibilities & Expectations
- Project team - assembling a team of freelancers for each project.
- Project management - decomposition of tasks, planning, monitoring, and control of the project realization, project team coordination, etc.
- Work with clients - clarifying requirements and technical specifications, ensuring the quality of provided services, organizing regular communication and feedback processes (scheduling, calls and meetings, reports).
- Budgeting - conduct estimations for the project and control project expenses.
- Teamwork - cooperation with the Executive Producer and Art Director to ensure the quality and technical efficiency of the project.
- Documentation - work with client, project, and internal documentation (NDAs, agreements, estimates, invoices, etc.)


Requirements
- Advanced English (close to native) and native Ukrainian
- 2+ years of experience in similar Art PM roles in the GameDev industry
- Understanding of art production pipeline in different spheres (2D, 3D, Animation, VFX, Level Design, etc.)
- Understanding the competencies and skills of different artists and the ability to find a suitable specialist for the task
- Experience managing freelancers and outsourcing partners.
- Project planning, and risk management skills
- True interest in the art & gaming industry
- Experience in playing games of different genres would be a plus.


What will you get?
You will be a part of a young studio and will have the possibility to influence and form company processes. It is a chance for you to grow with the company and become an important part of this growth. We are excited to contribute to the gaming industry worldwide.

What we suggest for you:
- Leading exciting art & gaming projects worldwide
- Remote work and flexible schedule
- Freedom to suggest and implement your creative ideas
- Flat organizational structure with close communication with founders
- A team that will help you achieve your goals
- Collaborative culture of proactive individuals
- Professional training by request


The selection process

We'll invite you to the next step if your experience is relevant to the vacancy.

Next steps:

1. Interview with HR
2. Short test task (optional)
3. Interview with Executive Producer
4. Interview with Founders

About Walla Walla Studio

Walla Walla Studio is a full-cycle creative studio. The company track record includes the development of high-end 3D characters, turnkey game level art development for AAA titles, animation, cinematics, and visual effects.

The team includes 2D and 3D artists, animators (including those, that work with mocap), technical artists, and SFX specialists.

Walla Walla Studio contributes at each stage from shaping the idea and concept art to compositing and final polishing.

We are a client-oriented studio that delivers artistic solutions, not simply digital assets. We engage in the creative process and advise our clients on the best aesthetic and technical approach to achieve the right balance between the artistic and business sides of the project.

Company website:
http://www.wallawallastudio.com