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Technical Director Video Games

The Technical Director will lead, supervise, and support a talented team of video game programmers, fostering a positive and learning-oriented environment. Responsibilities include technical direction and problem-solving, team building and leadership, R&D initiatives (AI, Machine Learning, AR), project management, cross-disciplinary communication, IT oversight, and creative contributions to game design and concept development. The role offers significant influence over the company's direction.

<ul><li>ROLE – The role of the Technical Director is to lead, supervise and support a talented group of video game programmers emotionally, creatively, professionally and technically.&nbsp;You are not responsible for having all the answers but have the ability to nurture problem solving individually and/or collectively while keeping your team on track and focused.&nbsp;</li><li>Koolhaus has developed an industry wide reputation for having a strong technical team. We are looking for a talented Technical Director to not only maintain that reputation but to enhance it further.&nbsp;</li></ul> <div class="wp-container-2 wp-block-group"><div class="wp-block-group__inner-container"> <div class="wp-container-1 wp-block-group"><div class="wp-block-group__inner-container"> The Technical Director’s role is flexible depending upon the requirements and needs of the technical team, project(s) and Koolhaus and include the following:&nbsp; <ul><li>Technical Direction &amp; Problem Solving: Support a talented team of programmers in a positive always learning environment by providing a platform for various technical problem solving options and solutions. You are not responsible for all the answers but have a solid intuitive grasp of where the&nbsp;best and quickest&nbsp;solutions may lie.&nbsp;</li><li>Training, Team Building &amp; Leadership: In conjunction with the HR manager and Producer, building and nurturing a world class technical team including hiring, training, personal and professional development, team building and related areas.&nbsp;</li><li>R &amp; D: Drive and oversee Koolhaus’ R &amp; D initiatives including Ai, Machine Learning, AR, etc. including R &amp; D partnerships with universities.&nbsp;</li><li>Project management: surrounding any and all technical areas including project &amp; resource planning, budgeting, technical document and proposal writing and the management of any and all software utilized in the course of administration and development</li><li>Communication: with and across all disciplines and stake holders (Clients, Management, Leads, Art/Design/Sound Teams, etc.)</li><li>IT: oversee and manage the smooth operation of all matters concerning IT including internet networks, IP addresses, security, relationships with service providers, hardware including work station sourcing, assembly, maintenance &amp; replacement, inventory tracking and yearly inventory audits and other related duties.&nbsp;</li><li>Creative Contributions: including game design, game play and original game concept development.</li><li>Other related duties as may be required from time to time</li><li>This opportunity offers a unique position of influence regarding Koolhaus’ current and future company direction.&nbsp;</li></ul> </div></div> </div></div> REQUIREMENTS: &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; <ul><li>Degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering&nbsp;</li><li>Previous experience as a Senior or Lead Programmer or Technical Director</li><li>At least 4 years of hands on programming in the video game industry using one or more object oriented programming languages such as C/C++, C#, Java, etc..&nbsp;</li><li>Have shipped at least 4 video game titles&nbsp;</li><li>Mobile, PC or console development experience a must</li><li>Experience with a variety of game engines and technologies such as Unity, Unreal, etc.&nbsp;</li><li>Strong, proactive and positive person management skills</li><li>Have at least 3 years of experience directly managing or supervising a team of 5 or more software engineers in the video game industry</li><li>Working knowledge of project management tools such as MS Project, Merlin, MS Excel, etc.&nbsp;</li><li>Organized and detail oriented</li><li>Eligible for or currently hold a Canadian Work Permit (CUSMA/NAFTA/other FTA’s)</li></ul> RELATIONSHIPS: Reports to:&nbsp;Producer&nbsp; COMPENSATION:&nbsp; <ul><li>Competitive salary, benefits, revenue/royalty sharing and stock option package available for the right candidate&nbsp;</li></ul> RETURN TO OFFICE:&nbsp; <ul><li>We are no longer working remotely as we’ve found this to be counter productive to the creative process</li></ul> HOW TO APPLY:&nbsp; Email your CV/Resume in confidence to:&nbsp;careers@koolhausgames.com

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