Associate Technical Director
Stellar Entertainment, United Kingdom

We've got an exciting opportunity to join our team as Associate Technical Director.

As an Associate Technical Director, you will play a pivotal role in the development and delivery of cutting-edge game titles. Working closely with the Technical Director and cross-functional, international teams, you will contribute to the technical vision, oversee project development, and ensure the successful execution of technical strategies. Starting on our current project, you'll be responsible for heading up a second project for 2024.

Requirements

This role includes;

• Technical Leadership: Collaborate with the Technical Director to define and implement the engineering roadmap for game projects, ensuring alignment with the creative vision and project goals.
• Team Management: Mentor, guide, and manage a team of engineers, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and excellence.
• Technical Oversight: Provide technical expertise and guidance throughout the development lifecycle, from design to release, optimisation, scalability, and maintainability of game systems.
• Risk Assessment and Problem Solving: Identify technical challenges, evaluate risks, and propose solutions to mitigate potential issues, maintaining project timelines and quality standards.
• Collaboration and Communication: Work closely with cross-functional teams including design, art, and production to streamline workflows, resolve dependencies, and achieve project milestones.
• Research and Development: Stay ahead of industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices, integrating innovative solutions to enhance game development processes.
• Versatility: Not afraid to jump in where needed to support in missing skill areas. Identify and address performance bottlenecks, resource gaps and other technical blockers working with stakeholders to ensure a smooth and responsive gaming experience.

Must haves:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Game Development, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Proven experience in a senior technical role within the gaming industry.
• Shipped multiple titles on console/PC, ideally AAA.
• Strong proficiency in C++, C#, or other relevant programming languages.
• In-depth knowledge of game engines and development tools (e.g., Unity, Unreal Engine).
• Experience of different levels of engineering and what those roles entail.
• Experience with optimisation techniques for various gaming platforms.
• Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills.
• Strong stakeholder management skills to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and clients.
• Leadership and mentoring abilities.
• A passion for gaming and a strong desire to create world-class gaming experiences.

Benefits

Benefits amp; Perks include:

• International AAA game projects

• Access to cutting-edge hardware
• Flexible/hybrid working
• Great increasing holiday benefits including Christmas shutdown
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Private Healthcare Plan including dental and optical support, mental health, online GP
• Pension Plan
• Life Assurance
• Flu Jab Vouchers
• Regular Team Incentives and Social Events
• Brand new Guildford office
• Opportunities to work with our Netherlands office

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