Torn Banner Studios is a Toronto, Canada‑based independent game development studio founded in 2010.

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Warfare, a multi‑million‑copy selling title that redefined melee combat in gaming. Today, our team of around 100 developers is dedicated to creating unique, challenging, and fun gaming experiences. We are seeking an Art Outsourcing Manager to oversee our external art production pipeline, identify outsourcing opportunities, evaluate deliverable quality, remove bottlenecks, and establish clear timelines for external work.

In this role, you will collaborate closely with Production, Art, Design and Leadership teams to understand the game’s creative vision and communicate it effectively to external partners. You will manage vendor relationships and ensure all outsourced assets meet quality standards, align with the project’s artistic direction, and are delivered on schedule.

Note: We offer adaptable work arrangements, including remote, in‑office, and hybrid options, based on the successful candidate's preference. Candidates must currently reside in Ontario or be willing to relocate to Ontario. Manage external art vendors and outsourcing partners, ensuring timely delivery, consistent quality, and alignment with the project’s artistic vision and technical requirements. Collaborate closely with internal Art, Production, Design, and Leadership teams to understand project needs, priorities, and creative goals, while maintaining strong communication and productive relationships with external partners. Identify outsourcing opportunities and conduct market research to source, evaluate, and onboard vendors that best fit the project’s artistic style, budget, and production needs. Review outsourced assets and provide clear, actionable feedback to ensure deliverables meet quality standards, technical specifications, and pipeline requirements. Establish and maintain efficient outsourcing workflows,



documentation, and review processes to optimize production efficiency, scalability, and cost‑effectiveness. Coordinate schedules and asset deliveries with Production teams to ensure outsourced content is delivered on time and supports milestone goals. Track vendor performance, budgets, risks, and dependencies, proactively identifying and resolving production bottlenecks or quality concerns. Maintain asset tracking systems, documentation, and communication channels to ensure visibility, accountability, and smooth collaboration across teams. Well‑developed artistic judgment and a strong alignment with the intended creative vision 5+ years of experience in game art production, outsourcing management, or project coordination within the video game industry Experience creating schedules, tracking milestones, and managing risks, dependencies, and production bottlenecks Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple vendors, priorities, and deadlines simultaneously. Meticulous housekeeping Bonus Understanding of game mechanics and player experience 6.5 weeks paid vacation Flexible schedule and work location, with your choice of remote, hybrid, or on‑site Healthcare &

benefits plan, for you and your family 100% parental leave top‑up for 16 weeks, for Canadian employees Torn Banner Studios welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. The pay range for this role is 100,000–130,000 CAD per year. Our recruitment process does not use artificial intelligence to automatically screen, assess, or select applicants. One AI–enabled tool that may be used during the interview process is that of interview recording, transcription, and summarizing. To see our team, our office and what we do as a company visit We are Torn Banner Studios. #

📌 Art Outsourcing Manager - Animation (Toronto)
🏢 Torn Banner
📍 Toronto