Manager, Concept Design Operations

<div class="content-intro"><p>Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century’s most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Anduril’s family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3D command and control center. As the world enters an era of strategic competition, Anduril is committed to bringing cutting-edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years.</p></div><h3>ABOUT THE TEAM</h3> <p><span>Anduril’s Design Team is seeking a Concept Design Operations Manager to join our team. </span><span>The Design Team leads Anduril’s brand identity, visual communication, concept art, and </span><span>industrial design. Our team’s purpose is to connect the mission, people, and products to </span><span>elevate the Anduril brand.</span></p> <h3>ABOUT THE JOB</h3> <p><span>As a Concept Design Operations Manager, you will be responsible for driving collaborative </span><span>and effective processes for the Concept Design team. The ideal candidate will have a deep </span><span>understanding of conceptual art, storytelling, and able to navigate ambiguity in a fast- </span><span>paced environment. If you are a team player who is passionate about the creative process </span><span>and impeccable execution to move design work forward, then this role is for you.</span></p> <h4>WHAT YOU’LL DO</h4> <ul> <li><span>Support as key liaison between Concept Design teams and product divisions</span></li> <li><span>Drive planning, production, and delivery of concept art and animation across products, </span><span>environments, and storytelling moments</span></li> <li><span>Lead discovery with stakeholders and translate into project goals and coordinating </span><span>creative leads</span></li> <li><span>Prioritize incoming requests and oversee daily bandwidth of artists, track progress, and </span><span>customer delivery</span></li> <li><span>Facilitate reviews and feedback loops between team, stakeholders, and design leadership</span></li> <li><span>Reporting on progress, priorities, and resourcing</span></li> </ul> <h4>REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS</h4> <ul> <li><span>Minimum 5 years professional experience as a project manager or producer in games, </span><span>film, animation, or equivalent</span></li> <li><span>Strong understanding of concept art pipelines, and technical understanding of digital </span><span>tools</span></li> <li><span>Knowledge of digital asset management, JIRA and Airtable is a plus</span></li> <li><span>Experience supporting creative teams and clients in a studio or agency environment</span></li> <li><span>Deep understanding of standard production processes and assets</span></li> <li><span>Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate cross-functionally, especially</span></li> <li>Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export controlled information or facilities</li> </ul><div class="content-pay-transparency"><div class="pay-input"><div class="title">US Salary Range</div><div class="pay-range"><span>$129,000</span><span class="divider"></span><span>$171,000 USD</span></div></div></div><div class="content-conclusion"><p><span data-contrast="auto">The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Anduril's total compensation package. Additionally, Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time em ... (truncated, view full listing at source)