Microsoft Art Manager- Xbox Games Studios- Rare Ltd 

United Kingdom, England, North Warwickshire 

288488121

Required Skills and Experience

• A strong foundation in art content creation and a comprehensive understanding of relevant art and project disciplines.
• Confident managing a team of artists in a dynamic production environment with experience of performance evaluations and team building.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills and an effective communicator.
• Experience with hiring and interviewing artists.
• Takes initiative to solve problems with excellent follow-through.
• Strong experience in an art lead, art direction, or art management role.

Desirable Skills and Experience

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Up to date knowledge of current art techniques and software.
• Familiarity with task management tools.
• Managing external partnerships.
• High level of emotional intelligence and tact.
• Open and honest, whilst being considerate of others.
  

• Support the Sea of Thieves art team in delivering high quality content.
• Work with both the wider studio team and external parties to ensure art content meets requirements.
• Identify any skill gaps within the art team and work with the art leadership team to help resolve these.
• Promote good working practices and high standards across the art content team.
• Participate in recruitment and help onboard and support new team members.
• Capable of troubleshooting, guiding, and adjusting ongoing tasks as needed.
• Build relationships with co-dev Art Managers and Producers to align on and address any possible challenges that could arise.
• Ensure artwork developed by external partners is held to the same high standards as our own.