Technical Director

Job Description

Technical Director (Game Development)Location: SheffieldSalary: £60,000 - £90,000 p.a (DOE)Permanent, Full-time.Our client, an independent AAA games development house based in Sheffield, is expanding rapidly and we are keen to talk to experienced Technical Directors. With the studio entering a key phase of expansion, we are looking for an experienced Technical Director to be a key part of the senior leadership team.You will be joining a fast-growing, dynamic games studio to work with cutting-edge technology and exciting new games for PS4 and PS5, Xbox One, Series X and PC.Although they pride themselves on their technical excellence, they are a creative bunch, actively generating ideas and bringing together their collective skills, experiences, and storytelling to their innovative creative process.Your Responsibilities:Problem Solving:* Proactively set processes and develop a technical environment which ensures timely identification of problems and tracking them through to resolution.* Understands the engineering teams strengths and weaknesses to enable the best targeting and allocation of resources.* Uses development learnings and experience to mitigate or avoid problems.Risk Management:* Anticipates risk and dependencies across product development and develops plans to mitigate issues.* Own and manage technical risks associated with the development, while formulating technical strategies to mitigate these risks.* Recommends team and infrastructure requirements to mitigate the impact of risks or dependencies.* Regularly collaborates with engineering and the wider team to manage risks and dependencies.Managing Teams:* Communication of technical standards and practices across the team, ensuring that these are being adhered to.* Ensure that there are robust onboarding plans for new team members to help familiarise them with project processes and standards.* Identify technical training requirements for the team.* Build team relationships based on respect, trust and integrity.* Recruit and hire talent that is both technically capable and exhibits company values.* Actively create a culture of ownership.* Uses leadership experience to motivate the team.* Creates a team environment which fosters healthy discussion.* Manages conflict, proactively working with affected individuals to resolve issues.* Mentor, coach and develop team membersManaging Partners:* Identifies suitable development partners, assisting in carrying out due diligence as and when necessary.* Collaborates with external development partners to ensure technical requirements are defined, delivered and approved in line with agreed timescales and quality targets.* Acts as technical point of contact for external development partners.* At all times represent the company positively to partners.About you:* Software development experience in the Games Development industry with at least two shipped titles.* Proven technical leadership capabilities.* Strong organisational and prioritisation skills.* Able to effectively balance project, team, technical and business requirements.* Experience in developing and growing software engineering talent.* Able to challenge and adapt to change.* A thirst for technical expertise and innovation.Other Benefits:* Flexible working hours.* Plenty of social events.* Parking.* My client is open to salary negotiation based on your requirements.We are looking for an individual who can help grow my clients company and be part of a vibrant, energetic office. They are located in Sheffield, a green, modern cityscape set against the stunning backdrop of the Peak District National Park. Sheffield alsohas a thriving cultural scene boasting award-winning theatre, beer, music, festivals, street art and so much more.Keywords: Technical Director, Lead Games Developer, Lead Game Developer, Lead AI Programmer, Lead Network Programmer, Lead Rendering Programmer, Lead Unreal Programmer, Lead Unity Programmer.Verus Recruitment Partners are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy and is an Equal Opportunities Employer.My client is committed to creating an inclusive work environment that reflects the diversity of our community. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, andage or disability status.