OPM’s client, a world-renowned publisher of AAA games, is seeking a Technical Director with outstanding technical knowledge, for their upcoming unannounced title.

They are looking for a passionate and highly motivated technical director to oversee and direct the AAA Studio in New York. As the Technical Director, you will lead the technical excellence and architecture of the projects within the division.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for technical excellence and architecture of existing and upcoming client projects
• Be the technical stakeholder for a new project and set us up for success
• Establish strategies for future technical development
• Identify promising technical collaborations between all projects for our client
• Outline technical requirements for project needs
• Facilitate communication both within and across disciplines and facilitate and encourage the sharing of technical knowledge and code between projects and divisions
• Work with and maintain positive relationships with our technical partners
• Support and work with the Technical Director of each project
• Be part of the Division's Management team and member of the company’s Technology Board

REQUIREMENTS:

• Worked from start to finish on at least one AAA console game, understanding of its design; understanding the engine, middleware, and their constraints
• Strong technical understanding with solid professional knowledge in C/C++ programming
• Practical experience from different areas of game development, as well as industry experience working as a Lead Programmer or Technical Director
• Vast knowledge in software development practices
• Strategic mindset and ability to manage stakeholders at all levels
• Proven team management and inter-discipline communication skills
• Must possess superb English verbal and written communication skills

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