UE4 Game Developer Manager

About Kognitif

Kognitif SAS, located in 13008 Marseille, France, is recruiting a UE4 Game Developer Manager who will take on a major role in the development of project Kocoon.

Kognitif will develop a non-invasive and non-pharmacological multi-sensory immersive VR medical device in the context of a European research project for Alzheimer’s disease.

The role of the UE4 Game Developer Manager in this process will be the management of 3D content creation for this cutting-edge multi-sensory immersive environment.

Core Responsibilities
Be the main point of contact and communication for the game developers and management
Provide initial media delivery estimates and then maintain a production schedule within the design team to ensure that all delivery targets and quality standards are met
Contribute to production planning and budgeting
Organise the work effort and the various teams : distribute the work load intelligently and adapt the number of team members as a function of current need
Read and understand SDK information and develop/adapt techniques to create content in a multi-sensory VR environment within Unreal Engine 4
Plan training and cross-training of team members to in order to ensure an optimal ability across teams
Lead and monitor quality assessments to ensure customer satisfaction
Manage team absences and unforeseen events (sickness, technical issues, etc.) as well as potential interpersonal issues between team members
Evaluate the progression and the performance of teams
Evaluate technical problems which impact project continuity, manage them and if needed alert management
Ensure proper work practices and documentation of effort are followed by all team members
Take charge of reporting on project status and goals
Coordinate with key internal and external production stakeholders

Requirements
Clear communication and negotiation skills are crucial. People-management skills are also vital to this role as is the ability to manage time and resources efficiently
Possess good conflict resolution and problem-solving skills. Show understanding of different backgrounds when working with multi-cultural teams
A thorough understanding of the core Adobe CC tools : Photoshop, Illustrator, and all relevant 2D and 3D software
Storyboarding; possess the ability to take a design brief and create storyboards that clearly communicate design directives to animators and design team members
Positive attitude with a problem-solving can-do attitude
The ability to take and give constructive criticism and feedback
Highly organised and detail-oriented, especially in terms of file and folder structure
Able to multi-task and work across multiple media projects simultaneously
Self-motivated with an eagerness to continually learn and grow
Proven experience with VR production / game production
At least 2 years experience in a similar role
Business level written and oral expression in French and English, other languages would be a plus
Strong organisational and managerial skills

Soft skills
Results focused
Problem solving skills
Team spirit
Emotional Intelligence
Adaptability

The level of remuneration will depend on the candidate’s professional experience ?Desired start date: immediate

Type of contract: permanent contract
Expected start: End of Jan 2020

To apply, please send your CV, containing at least 1 reference, a link to past project portfolio and a cover letter, to Christopher Appell (c.appell@k-group.io)