Lead Technical Designer

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Lead Technical Designer to join our expanding team. This is a hands-on role where you will lead and mentor a team of technical designers, working on high-profile, global game projects. You will be responsible for ensuring that your team produces world-class designs while collaborating closely with other departments to meet the high standards expected by our clients.

As the Lead Technical Designer, you will:

• Manage and mentor a team of technical designers, providing guidance on career progression, performance reviews, and professional development.
• Review and provide feedback on game builds to ensure alignment with development goals.
• Create tools and workflows for designers to streamline the design process and improve overall efficiency.
• Adjust and fine-tune gameplay mechanics and variables to capture the desired "game feel."
• Work closely with production and other discipline leads to ensure smooth project execution and address any challenges that arise.
• Communicate effectively with clients, ensuring full awareness of project objectives, timelines, and any potential obstacles.
• Participate in client discussions about future projects and provide input on technical design direction.

Key Requirements:

• At least 6 years of experience in a Senior or Lead Technical Designer role, having contributed to at least two AAA titles.
• Proficient in Unreal Engine 4/5, Unity, and scripting languages such as Python, Lua, or those embedded into game engines.
• Familiarity with proprietary game engines and experience working with tools like visual scripting editors (e.g., Blueprints).
• Strong leadership and organizational skills, with experience in mentoring and managing teams.
• Excellent communication skills to effectively bridge the gap between design and engineering teams.

Desirable Skills:

• Experience using version control systems like Perforce and working with development environments like Visual Studio.
• Understanding of object-oriented development and memory management.
• Experience leading a design team through multiple stages of game development.

Benefits:
This role offers competitive benefits, including flexible working hours, a comprehensive medical and dental insurance plan, pension scheme, and more. Our work environment emphasizes a healthy work-life balance, offering perks such as employee share schemes, project bonuses, and team-building events.

Location:
The role offers flexibility with the option for hybrid, remote (UK-based only), or studio-based working arrangements.