Technical Director

March 11

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nDreams is a company that specializes in developing and publishing immersive Virtual Reality (VR) games. Known for creating highly engaging VR experiences, nDreams focuses on the gaming industry with a commitment to innovation in virtual reality technologies. The company provides opportunities for development, publishing, and collaboration through its platform, aiming to deliver the most captivating VR gameplay to users worldwide.

Virtual Reality • Mixed Reality • Augmented Reality • Creativity • Game Development

51 - 200 employees

🎮 Gaming

🥽 AR/VR

💰 $35M Corporate Round on 2022-03

📋 Description

nDreams Studio Elevation are re-establishing the boundaries of VR. We’re looking for an exceptionally talented Technical Director to help us explore, create, and deliver world leading innovation in software and VR hardware. As Technical Director, you will be responsible for setting up the code team and studio for success. You’ll be structuring, directing and mentoring a diverse team of engineers capable of creating genre-leading titles. You will be driving high levels of quality through your team, and owning the implementation processes that empower, discover, and refine intuitive and aspirational experiences. As well as representing and empowering the technology team, you’ll form an integral part of the product owning steering group; A collective that are responsible for the vision and delivering on the studio’s high level strategic goals.

🎯 Requirements

Advanced knowledge of C++ including high-performance programming. An advanced understanding of several specialist area of game development – for example Gameplay/UX (user experience), Animation, Networking, UI (user interface), Tools, AI (artificial intelligence). A thorough understanding of Unreal Engine’s C++ extensions, game framework and blueprint scripting. Knowledge of Unreal Engine’s project structure, settings, cook/build systems, and plugin architecture. Ability to debug the most complex issues with real-time 3D applications, both at a code level and using visual tools. Fluent in applying 3D math principles to real-time programming – matrices, quaternions, vectors etc. Good English communication skills with an ability to communicate complex technical information to non-technical staff. Awareness of their own management style, techniques for managing performance, coaching and mentoring. Programming in the games industry in a professional context, working on at least three titles that are released on a current-generation console, PC, VR (Virtual Reality) headset or mobile. Personal responsibility for the technical design, implementation and maintenance of entire game projects, or areas of a large project that required multiple staff to implement. A leadership role on at least one Unreal Engine 4 or 5 project. Line-management and recruitment of technical staff. Planning, roadmapping and reporting progress on technical features for high-quality game projects. Pragmatism and supportive leadership. You can support a diverse workforce to sustainably deliver their best work, even under challenging circumstances. Team-focussed. You work toward the best result for the team and business, delegating to or supporting others with their work as appropriate. Cross-discipline mentality. At Elevation, code is not a siloed discipline, but programmers instead work with design, art, production etc. to empower one another and achieve shared goals. You would be an exemplar and evangelist of this approach. Manages workload efficiently and sustainably, for yourself and others. You continuously reassess priorities to ensure urgent tasks are tackled promptly and important tasks aren’t neglected. Calm under pressure. You can stay optimistic and professional as project circumstances change, remaining consistent and approachable to the wider team. Enthusiasm for VR as a technology and industry. You know what makes a great VR game and hold a vision for the future of the medium.

🏖️ Benefits

We believe the best workplaces and games are created by diverse, happy and safe teams. We're committed to building a culture centred on respect, wellbeing and balance. We offer great perks, including flexible hours, duvet days, your birthday off, dedicated personal development time and support, as well as regular socials. Beyond this, there’s an excellent holiday offering, pension scheme, health insurance, life cover and much more.