Development Director - Art

Electronic Arts is seeking a Development Director - Art to lead and manage the Central Art Team, ensuring delivery of high-quality assets for feature and live teams.

As a Development Director - Art, you will:

• Lead and manage the Central Art Team, ensuring delivery of high-quality assets for feature and live teams
• Oversee end-to-end outsourcing processes, including vendor selection, onboarding, task assignment, quality reviews, and final delivery
• Align project schedules, priorities, and milestones with company partners and external partners
• Monitor progress, identify risks, and proactively implement mitigation strategies
• Manage relationships with external art and co-dev vendors, fostering strong, long-term partnerships
• Establish clear communication channels, guidelines, and quality standards for vendors
• Conduct regular performance reviews and feedback sessions with outsourcing partners
• Work with producers, designers, engineers, and QA teams to integrate assets and features into the game build
• Facilitate agreement between creative direction, technical feasibility, and production timelines
• Oversee and mentor junior project managers, providing guidance on project tracking, risk management, and partner communication
• Support team members' professional growth and performance development
• Develop and maintain production pipelines, workflows, and documentation to keep productivity and consistency
• Review and approve art assets and co-development deliverables, ensuring they meet both creative and technical standards

Requirements:

• 5+ years of experience in project management within the game industry, with at least 2 years managing art teams and outsourcing vendors
• Solid background in mobile game development, with an understanding of both creative and technical production processes
• Experience managing co-development projects, including engineering deliverables
• Proficiency in English and Mandarin (both verbal and written)
• Proficiency with project management tools (e.g., Jira, Trello, Asana) and asset tracking systems
• Passion for games and understanding of current industry trends
• Experience working with international teams across different time zones