Manager, Concept Design Operations

ABOUT THE TEAM

Anduril’s Design Team is seeking a Concept Design Operations Manager to join our team. The Design Team leads Anduril’s brand identity, visual communication, concept art, and industrial design. Our team’s purpose is to connect the mission, people, and products to elevate the Anduril brand.

ABOUT THE JOB

As a Concept Design Operations Manager, you will be responsible for driving collaborative and effective processes for the Concept Design team. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of conceptual art, storytelling, and able to navigate ambiguity in a fast- paced environment. If you are a team player who is passionate about the creative process and impeccable execution to move design work forward, then this role is for you.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Support as key liaison between Concept Design teams and product divisions


• Drive planning, production, and delivery of concept art and animation across products, environments, and storytelling moments


• Lead discovery with stakeholders and translate into project goals and coordinating creative leads


• Prioritize incoming requests and oversee daily bandwidth of artists, track progress, and customer delivery


• Facilitate reviews and feedback loops between team, stakeholders, and design leadership


• Reporting on progress, priorities, and resourcing

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum 5 years professional experience as a project manager or producer in games, film, animation, or equivalent


• Strong understanding of concept art pipelines, and technical understanding of digital tools


• Knowledge of digital asset management, JIRA and Airtable is a plus


• Experience supporting creative teams and clients in a studio or agency environment


• Deep understanding of standard production processes and assets


• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate cross-functionally, especially


• Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export controlled information or facilities

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 employees, including: 

Healthcare Benefits 

• US Roles: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you. 


• UK & AUS Roles: We cover full cost of medical insurance premiums for you and your dependents. 


• IE Roles: We offer an annual contribution toward your private health insurance for you and your dependents. 

Additional Benefits 

• Income Protection: Anduril covers life and disability insurance for all employees. 


• Generous time off: Highly competitive PTO plans with a holiday hiatus in December. Caregiver & Wellness Leave is available to care for family members, bond with a new baby, or address your own medical needs. 


• Family Planning & Parenting Support: Coverage for fertility treatments (e.g., IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carriers, along with resources to support you and your partner from planning to parenting. 


• Mental Health Resources: Access free mental health resources 24/7, including therapy and life coaching. Additional work-life services, such as legal and financial support, are also available. 


• Professional Development: Annual reimbursement for professional development 


• Commuter Benefits: Company-funded commuter benefits based on your region. 


• Relocation Assistance: Available depending on role eligibility. 

Retirement Savings Plan 

• US Roles: Traditional 401(k), Roth, and after-tax (mega backdoor Roth) options. 


• UK & IE Roles: Pension plan with employer match. 


• AUS Roles: Superannuation plan. 

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