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.