Department Manager – Art

Welcome to Our World of Simulation

Our vision is to change the world of education by developing and selling simulation-based training tools, and we are looking for more people who want to be a part of that journey. We are an ambitious yet unpretentious company, with a wide diversity among our employees, creating a dynamic and resourceful team. We are eager to find solutions together and enjoy the high pace forward.

Our head office is based in Tanumshede in northern Bohuslän, Sweden, but we are a highly global company with sales representatives and resellers all over the world. Our simulators exist on every continent, and we have only started. We want you to be a part of our journey ahead!

THE POSITION

As the manager of the Art department, you’ll be responsible for the Art discipline at Tenstar. Your tasks will include:

• Identifying, recruiting, coaching and developing our staff
• Conducting personal development talks and setting up action plans
• Developing new, and improving existing, processes and methods within your field of expertise
• Optimizing the allocation of resources between projects

THE CANDIDATE

We think that you’re an experienced, mature leader of other subject matter professionals within your area, who also has experience in managing stakeholders and working with people in other areas of expertise. The ideal candidate will be humble, willing to listen and eager to learn new things. We’d expect you to be the kind of person who strives to deliver excellent results while also contributing to an enjoyable working environment.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Several years of experience working in Simulation or Games software
• Wide range of skills in the Art field. Even if your primary area of expertise is 3D graphics, 2D graphics or animation, you’re also familiar with the other specializations.
• Experience with managing staff; you’ve previously worked as a manager or at least as a Lead Artist
• Experience with defining and communicating processes and methodologies
• Excellent working knowledge of English
• Permitted to work in Sweden (we don’t offer visa sponsorship)
• Familiar with the Unreal Engine

APPLICATION

If you think you’d be a good fit for this position, please apply below and let us know. Your application should contain a CV and a cover letter.

Starting date: As agreed

Type of employment: Full-time (6-month probationary period)

Place of work: Göteborg / Tanum / Falun

Please apply as soon as possible, as we’re continuously evaluating candidates

Please direct any questions about the position to Doru Apreotesei, doru.apreotesei@tenstarsimulation.com