Technical Director (Unity)
LILA Games
Technical Director (Unity)
Mobile FPS Shooter Game Project
Job Details
- Type: Permanent Full-time
- Location: Global Remote
- Reports To: CEO
- Number of Openings: 1
Job Description:
We seek a highly skilled and experienced Technical Director (Unity) to join our mobile games studio. As the Technical Director, you will play a crucial role in developing our upcoming FPS shooter game targeted at low-end devices. With your deep technical expertise and leadership abilities, you will oversee the implementation of the game, ensuring its smooth operation and optimal performance.
Responsibilities:
- Provide technical leadership and guidance throughout the development process, ensuring the successful execution of the game project.
- Oversee two sub-teams, the Gameplay, and the Graphics teams, and collaborate closely with their respective leads to ensure cohesive development.
- Manage and mentor a team of engineering leads.
- Drive the technical vision and strategy, making informed decisions regarding technology, tools, and frameworks to maximize performance on low-end devices.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, such as Design, Art, and QA, to seamlessly integrate gameplay mechanics, features, and graphical elements.
- Foster a culture of innovation, continuous learning, and knowledge sharing within the technical team.
- Identify and mitigate technical risks, troubleshoot issues, and implement effective solutions.
- Stay current with industry trends, advancements, and emerging technologies related to game development, specifically in the mobile FPS shooter genre.
Requirements:
- Extensive professional experience as a Technical Director or a similar technical leadership role within the gaming industry.
- Strong proficiency in Unity game engine and a deep understanding of its features, capabilities, and limitations.
- Proven track record of successfully delivering high-quality 3D mobile games. Major advantage if it was in the FPS shooter genre.
- Expertise in optimizing games for low-end devices, maximizing performance while maintaining visual quality.
- Solid knowledge of combat and shooting mechanics, implementation of game features, UI integration, graphics optimization, visual effects, and technical art.
- Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire a team toward achieving common goals.
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities, focusing on delivering results within deadlines.
- Passion for gaming and a deep understanding of the mobile gaming market, including popular titles like Call of Duty Mobile, Apex Legends Mobile, Farlight 84, and Lost Light.
Note: Please include any relevant portfolio or examples of past projects with your application.