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  • Development Manager for Design, DMO Back
    Division/Studio: Vigil Games (Austin, TX)
    Employment Status: Full Time - Benefits
    Relocation Eligible: No
    About Vigil Games:
    Vigil Games was founded in 2005 by world renowned comic artist Joe Madureira and video game industry veteran David Adams. In 2006, we became a member of the THQ family. Vigil's recent release, Darksiders, available on current generation console systems, has achieved both critical acclaim and solid retail sales. The studio facility is located in the beautiful hills of Austin, TX. While always striving to be a world class game development house, Vigil also provides an exciting, fun, and creative work atmosphere.As part of the THQ family of studios, Vigil offers a very competitive compensation package that includes bonuses, stock options, health insurance, 401k, educational assistance, and much more.
    Job Description:
    We are seeking an experienced Development Manager to manage the Design Team on Dark Millennium Online our new MMO based on the Warhammer 40K IP. The ideal candidate possesses outstanding management, communication, and organization skills, and a thorough understanding of the production process for games. This position will help manage, schedule, mentor, and review the day to day work of the design team.
    Core Responsibilities

    Work with the Development Director and Leads to manage individuals and coordinate production across an entire department

    Proactively identify and address risks associated with meeting project goals

    Supervise employees and provide work direction, performance reviews, and mentoring for the team where appropriate

    Foster positive working relationships and teamwork within the development team

    Administer staffing decisions that help achieve both short and long term goals of the team

    Work closely with production to help create and manage team schedules and insure proper workflow throughout the department

    Team with HR and senior studio leads to manage career paths of the team

    Skills & Qualifications

    Excellent management skills, must have managed a mid-size or large team for at least 2 years

    A strong grasp of all aspects of game development

    Outsourcing experience, tool deployment, asset management

    Must be highly organized thinker and understand how to convey complex problems in their simplest terms

    Excellent organizational skills

    Ability to multitask effectively, prioritize competing demands, and follow through on details

    A broad knowledge base of console and/or MMO games

    Excellent verbal skills

    Must have at least 5 years experience in the games industry and 3-5 shipped titles

    Pluses

    Shipped AAA PC or console titles as a department manager or lead

    Expertise with Hansoft or MS Project

    Passionate gamer with experience playing a wide range of games


    Respond to the Job post by sending an email to jobs@vigilgames.com to apply for this position!