Highdive

Generalist Content Tech Director - Directeur Technique Généraliste de Contenu

Toronto. Posted 12 months ago

The role

You will lead a local codev data centric technical team to deliver high-quality game experiences. You will provide technical guidance, mentorship, and leadership using Unreal Engine.

What you will do

  • Provide leadership, inspiration, and motivation to the technical team
  • Mentor and coach team members to foster growth
  • Communicate closely with the main Content Technical team in China
  • Monitor data consistency and guide local technical and production teams
  • Ensure technical feasibility and scalability of project requirements
  • Collaborate with art, design, and production teams
  • Communicate technical progress and challenges to stakeholders
  • Lead troubleshooting efforts for complex technical issues
  • Define technical requirements, schedules, and priorities with other technical owners
  • Monitor project progress, milestones, and risks

Required qualifications

  • Diploma in relevant 3D field, Computer Science or related field
  • Proven experience in a content oriented technical leadership role within the video game industry, with a focus on AAA game development
  • Strong proficiency with Unreal Engine and other relevant game development tools and technologies
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
  • Mixed knowledge and experience in Level Art, Level Design, Props/Asset creation
  • Demonstrated ability to mentor and develop team members
  • Deep understanding of game development processes, workflows, and best practices
  • Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to overcoming technical challenges
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapt to changing priorities and requirements
  • Proficiency in English

Nice to have

  • Strong interest in emerging AI technologies

Benefits

  • Flexibility of working remotely or in the office
  • Insurance coverage and telemedicine from day one
  • Transportation and meal allowance
  • Referral bonus
  • RRSP with employer contribution

Before you apply

  • This position requires possible trips to China, 1-2 times a year

About the company

Highdive Games Montreal is part of an international game team that benefits from cultural exchange with partners in Hangzhou.

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