Senior Outsourcing Supervisor, 3D Characters

King; Barcelona; Presencial; EUR 50.000 - 70.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading gaming company in Barcelona is seeking a Senior Outsource Supervisor for 3D character content. The role involves managing external production, ensuring quality and timely delivery, and collaborating with art and production teams. Ideal candidates will have strong 3D character creation skills and excellent communication abilities. The company values diversity and offers a collaborative environment.

Servicios

Comprehensive Benefits

Inclusive Environment

Formación

• Proficiency in creating high-quality 3D characters and props.
• Solid understanding of industry-standard art content pipelines.

Responsabilidades

• Support external production of 3D character content.
• Create detailed creative briefs and technical documentation.
• Provide feedback to vendors to facilitate efficient production.

Conocimientos

Attention to Detail

Communication

Problem Solving

Herramientas

Unity

Descripción del empleo

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Job Description:

At Blizzard, we craft genre-defining games and legendary worlds for all to share. Through unparalleled creativity and storytelling, we create immersive universes and iconic experiences that are beloved across platforms, borders, backgrounds, and generations – only made possible by building a work environment that nurtures the artistry of game development and unleashes the aspirations of our people.

As a Senior Outsource Supervisor for 3D characters, you’ll focus on pipelines, communication, process, relationships, feedback, and all aspects related to the successful outsourcing of 3D character cosmetic content.

Working with art and production leads, you’ll support our external and internal communications, ensuring smooth workflows and that outsourced assets are game-ready. Your responsibilities include crafting briefs, managing planning documents, tweaking incoming assets, and providing timely, precise, and constructive feedback to external partners to keep work aligned with project goals.

We’re a close but inclusive team that welcomes new members warmly. We care deeply about the games we build and how we create them. We can't wait to meet you!

We're hiring in Barcelona, Spain. Applications must be submitted in English.

Responsibilities

• Support the external production of 3D character content by collaborating with art and production leads, ensuring timely delivery, quality, and adherence to specifications.
• Create clear and detailed creative briefs and technical documentation for vendors.
• Provide accurate, well-constructed, and timely feedback to vendors to facilitate efficient production.
• Ensure delivered content meets specifications, is accessible for review, and is game-ready, making minor adjustments as needed.
• Keep internal teams informed about external production progress and issues that may impact delivery.
• Understand all relevant content pipelines and proactively seek improvements in efficiency and quality, working with the team to implement changes.

Minimum Requirements

• Proficiency in creating high-quality 3D characters and props, with a strong understanding of UV layout, PBR pipeline, and 3D topology.
• Solid understanding of industry-standard art content pipelines, especially for 3D characters and cosmetics.
• Knowledge of rigging and animation pipelines.

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong attention to detail with the ability to interpret and replicate an art style and ensure content is game-ready.
• Excellent communication skills, capable of articulating complex visual concepts clearly.
• Technical knowledge of creating in-game 3D characters, covering the entire pipeline, with an emphasis on clean, structured, and optimized processes.
• Proficiency with industry-standard software for 2D/3D art creation and experience with relevant game engines and development environments.

Key Attributes

• Passion for creating high-quality games within a collaborative, cross-disciplinary team.
• Champion of collaboration and team synergy.
• Natural problem solver, focused on what's best for production, content, and the game overall.
• Proactive learner and knowledge sharer.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly organized and capable of managing multiple tasks simultaneously.

Nice to Have

• Experience with Unity game development.
• Technical skills such as shader creation, VFX, particles, or procedural content tools.

Your Platform

Blizzard Entertainment, known for Warcraft, Overwatch, Diablo, and StarCraft, is a division of Activision Blizzard, now part of Microsoft. We develop critically acclaimed, genre-defining games enjoyed worldwide across multiple platforms.

Our World

Activision Blizzard is a leading entertainment company with a vast portfolio of beloved franchises. We foster an inclusive environment, valuing diversity and aiming to create a culture where everyone can thrive. We offer comprehensive benefits supporting physical, emotional, and financial well-being.

Our industry is fast-paced and evolving; roles may adapt accordingly. We welcome applications from all enthusiastic individuals, especially from underrepresented groups. For accommodations, please contact [e-mail]. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.