Outsource Art Producer

is a US-based game development company specializing in Co-development, Porting, and End-to-End Art Production for the global gaming industry. With a distributed team of over 1,900+ skilled professionals, we collaborate across time zones to support projects on all major platforms, engines and styles - from AAA titles to emerging technologies.Our team includes world-class talents who bring deep expertise in external development, pipeline optimization, and creative problem-solving. Whether it’s porting games to new systems, enhancing gameplay features, or crafting stunning visuals, Devoted Studios operates as a trusted, flexible extension of our partners’ internal teams.We are proud to be the development partner of choice for industry leaders such as:

• 2K
• Xbox
• Meta
• Obsidian Entertainment
• Turtle Rock Studios
• Gearbox Software
  Devoted Studios is seeking a proactive and experienced Outsource Art Director to join our external game development team! In this dynamic, fast-paced role, your creative vision, technical expertise, and leadership will directly influence the quality and success of our projects and partnerships. You’ll collaborate with world-class gaming clients and internal teams to drive artistic direction, uphold visual standards, and deliver high-quality assets across a wide range of styles and genres. If you're passionate about leading remote art teams, shaping creative solutions, and ensuring flawless execution in external development, we’d love to hear from you!

Responsibilities:

• Develop Comprehensive Proposals: Align client expectations with Devoted’s expertise - creating structured bids, defining quality targets, and outlining a step-by-step approach to executing on client requirements
• Client Communication & Clarification: Act as the main point of contact for clients, clarifying their needs and providing creative, expert recommendations with a sense of urgency to quickly close bids.
• Client Calls & Technical Notes: Attend client calls to gather information on scope extensions or potential new projects. Provide clear technical notes to the internal team via JIRA to ensure smooth project execution.
• Bid Collaboration: Work closely with Business Development and the CEO to finalize bids, ensuring that all details are addressed. Create detailed RFPs for the team and manage their progression to maintain momentum.
• Project Transition: Own the transition from pre-production to production, ensuring a seamless handoff of all relevant information including project details, timelines, and rates.
• Pipeline Management: Maintain a steady pipeline of projects, ensuring ongoing visibility into the status and progress of various client initiatives.
• Enhance Service Sales: Collaborate with production and leads to improve the sale of tailored services, such as offering small test deliverables, refining how specific services are pitched, updating portfolios and mini-decks, and preparing templated proposals to support sales efforts.

• 3–5 years in a similar Art Director, Lead Artist, or External Development role within the video game industry.
• Demonstrated experience directing and delivering outsourced art across various styles and platforms, including detailed feedback and quality control.
• Strong understanding of game art pipelines (2D, 3D, UI/UX, animation, etc.) and the ability to communicate visual requirements and expectations clearly.
• Comfortable working with project tracking tools (e.g., Jira, Trello) and asset management platforms to coordinate deliveries, milestones, and feedback loops.
• High level of responsiveness and ownership, with the ability to maintain strong client relationships and uphold Devoted’s reputation for quality and professionalism.
• Creative problem-solver with a collaborative mindset—able to align artistic vision with client goals and propose innovative solutions under tight timelines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Willingness to work partially within PST–EST time zones to ensure alignment with clients and internal teams.

Why Join Us?

We offer:

• Strong and enthusiastic team – you will have the opportunity for knowledge sharing, learning, and professional self-development
• Interesting and challenging tasks – solve diverse and challenging issues, communicate with people within the company as well as with our partners;
• Convenient working conditions – remote work, the opportunity to build your own working day with flexible working hours
• А chance to work in a highly professional and dynamic team working with a wide range of International Game Production projects, attractive remuneration package, and opportunities to develop professionally.

This is a remote, full-time contracted position.

We are an equal opportunity company and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for a contract without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.