Technical Director
Job Type : Permanent, Full Time
Salary : £90000 – £120000/annum Benefits
Technical Director
£90000 – £(phone number removed) plus Extensive Benefits
Nottinghamshire
My Client develops characterful, accessible and innovative action/adventure and racing games for console and PC, an independent UK developer working with some of the world's biggest publishers including Microsoft, Sony and Sega.
It's an exciting time to join this industry leading studio and winners of the Develop: Star Awards 2019 Best Studio and GI Biz 2020 Best Places to Work; big things are on the horizon and they want you to be part of their continued journey.
About the Role
The Studio's team is currently working on several exciting projects, using cutting-edge technologies to deliver unique and compelling new multiplayer action games and further burnish their reputation for great driving experiences. This role is an awesome opportunity to not only make some cracking games but to help forge the future direction of the studio. They are a relaxed and welcoming bunch who believe making games should be fun and rewarding, so if that sounds like your thing, contact me!
Working to define and develop the technical strategy and direction for the Nottinghamshire based studio:
Working alongside the Studio Director and other Discipline Directors to develop the studio strategy and development practices.
Establishing technical best practices and development methodologies at the whole studio and at individual project level.
Communicating with Technical Directors at other studios to develop and align technical practice where possible.Contributing to acquiring, developing, and ensuring delivery of projects run at the studio:
Working with the Studio Director and other discipline directors on project pitches, scoping and costing.
Supporting project team Lead Programmers in scheduling and scoping.
Working alongside the code team to drive both quality and efficiency.
Acting as a sounding board for Lead Programmers with project specific issues.
Providing hands-on technical support when appropriate.Building and developing the code team at the studio:
Working with the Studio Director and other Discipline Directors to define the recruitment strategy for the studio from the code team perspective.
Working with the recruitment team to identify, attract and hire top talent.
Gathering and providing effective and constructive feedback to the studio code team, along with solutions for improvement where necessary.
Providing guidance for staff through their development.What we're looking for:
A solid knowledge of C++
Proven commercial leadership experience in the gaming industry either as a Technical Director, or a Senior/Lead on a major AAA game.
Experience working on games for console or PC.
A consultative approach, working across the whole studio to deliver a variety of projects.
Exceptional management and communication skills.
Sound understanding of software development practices.Who you'll be working with
You will report to the Studio Head and will work alongside the other discipline directors in Art, Design and Production. You will also forge relationships with Technical Directors across all of the group's studios to promote sharing of technologies, learning and technical staff. The Lead Programmers of each game team in the studio will report to you and support you in your work.
What we'll do for you
They offer a super benefits package including generous holidays, flexitime and excellent employee benefits. They support your personal development through access to training resources and time to work on them. Further perks include the legendary annual Big Day Out, plus epic Christmas parties, vouchers on your birthday and free fruit for everyone! Regular studio Game Jams are a highlight – staff spend a full day developing and pitching their own game ideas for possible development.
They are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone can be themselves, and offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, with emphasis on well being and work/life balance
More Information
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