Technical Director - Electric Square Ireland

At Electric Square, we understand that the worlds we build are pivotal to the success of our games and the enjoyment of our players. With our diverse portfolio, which includes acclaimed titles like 'Diablo 4', 'Lords of the Fallen', ‘Assassin’s Creed VR’ and several other exciting AAA console games currently in progress (and even more surprises on the horizon!), we strive to deliver unforgettable gaming experiences.

Working in collaboration with four innovative studios, our team of 350+ talented individuals are dedicated to creating world-class projects. We foster a unique studio culture that empowers and inspires our teams, ensuring that everyone feels motivated to bring their best ideas to life.

We can offer you an award-winning working environment. At Electric Square, we don't just accept difference — we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our products, and our community. Electric Square is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

Electric Square Ireland is our brand-new 5th studio. It has big ambitions and a forward-thinking approach to game development, following in the footsteps of its world-class HQ in Brighton. We are searching for a talented and experienced Technical Director to join as a founding member of the studio and influence the creation of a world-class team.

Responsibilities

·       Gives direction and maintains quality of all technical aspects of the game studio

·       Manages and provides mentorship to all engineering and IT staff

·       Collaborates with the recruitment team, conducting interviews and occasionally joining on trips to build a world-class engineering team

·       Works directly with studio directors, game team leads and other Electric Square studios

·       Performs technical due diligence for clients, project development, and pitches

·       Takes part in client hospitality during on-site visits

·       Mentors through regular one-to-ones and appraisals for team members

Requirements

·       Five shipped titles, with minimum two as lead

·       At least 10 years working in the games industry

·       AAA experience is a requirement

·       Familiarity with a breadth of technologies from low-level programming through to cloud services

·       Experience on console/PC platforms required. Experience on mobile desirable

·       Experience working in a co-dev environment desirable

·       Experience working in Unreal required. Experience working in Unity and proprietary engines desirable

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