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.