This vacancy may offer a work-from-home start until it is safe to work in-house or relocate to the location.

Project: UE4 / Unreal Engine Mobile Game

OPM’s client is a highly successful independent developer with over 20 years in the industry.

They are seeking an experienced Technical Director to join their team as they develop an unannounced free to play multiplayer game.

The successful candidate will have a large scope of influence on the product to ensure that the technical team produces high-quality game features.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Extensive experience in game development in a leadership role with at least one shipped game
• Experience working on a GaaS title
• Worked on multiple games and experienced in different areas of game development such as:

• Brilliant ability with Unreal Engine 4, C++, and Blueprints
• Experience working with external stakeholders
• Experience in mentoring and hiring
• Proven ability to collaborate with different disciplines to discuss designs with respect to technical challenges
• Knowledgeable about and willing to pitch and present relevant topics
• Strong English language skills

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and maintain the technical vision of the game
• Keep a high-level overview of the technical aspects of the project, ensure and establish coding standards and maintain efficient coding practices.
• As part of the project board, you work closely with other directors and producers
• Work closely with the lead game engineer and interdisciplinary agile teams to maintain best practices, development processes, and quality standards
• Contribute to the creative direction of the project
• Coordinate and manages the contact with external partners
• Exhibit leadership, motivation, and direction to ensure timely delivery of high-quality game
• Contribute to company-wide technical direction, R&D, and innovation
• Provide effective and constructive feedback to technical staff, mentoring and hiring

BENEFITS:

• Relocation bonus
• Occupational pension scheme
• Job ticket for public transportation system
• Flexible working hours
• In-house massages & gym membership

Interested in finding out more about the studio and project? Apply now or call directly today on +44 1206 214 418!

Tagged as: Mobile, Technical Director, Unreal Engine