Rocksteady Studios is looking for an exceptionally talented External Development Manager who is ready for the challenge of producing an AAA title on the next generation platforms. This role will involve working with the Gameplay and Cinematic Animation teams to manage and maintain all outsourcing in these areas.
Your responsibilities…
Be the point of contact and owner of the relationship with their external partners
Maintain and develop long-term workflows and processes that allow for efficient, flexible, and timely delivery of high numbers of high-quality assets
Work with the internal teams to create template documents for outsourcing packs, ensuring the quality of all packs sent and received are to Rocksteady’s high standards
Work with outsource partners and production to establish a schedule and roadmap for the completion of assets, to make sure project’s dates are upheld
Setup internal team reviews and support the distribution of feedback to our outsource partners within a defined sign off process
Work proactively to manage the logistical side of complex projects with multiple dependencies
Work with the Senior Producers and Studio Management to balance quality, time, and costs
Pro-actively identify and resolve risks to both the project and outsource pipeline and ensure that all security measures are in place
The skills and experience you’ll bring to the role…
Solid understanding of in-game animation pipelines
Experienced understanding of Shotgun (Asset Management software)
Experience of managing Outsourcing in the games industry
Previously worked to coordinate outsourced material on multiple console titles, ideally with animation and rigged assets
Knowledge and understanding of producing in-game animation assets
Knowledge of Agile project management and the different approaches to the scheduling of asset production
Ability to work under pressure and handle multiple requests from different people while working towards a deadline
Strong communication and organisational skills
Understanding of the Office suite such as Excel and Word
Bonus points if you have…
Knowledge of 3DS max and Maya
Knowledge of Motion Builder
Experience of the Unreal Engine or similar game engines
Good understanding of the Motion Capture process
Rocksteady are an award-winning, critically acclaimed developer founded back in 2004 and home to the widely celebrated Batman: Arkham series. Rocksteady’s philosophy for game development is all about nurturing a great work environment and treating people well to create quality that stands the test of time.
This means they’re a one-project studio that built their success by combining genre-defining gameplay and character-driven cinematic narrative with AAA production values. Born in the heart of London, their multicultural team takes inspiration from the culture and history of their home in one of the most diverse cities in the world.
