TL;DR

Technical Director Level Design (GameDev): Designing and optimizing technical tools and processes related to Level Design with an accent on setting up production pipelines and overseeing project teams. Focus on integrating new technical developments and ensuring smooth communication between departments.

Location: Montpellier, France - Office-based

Company

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What you will do

Define the technical direction for Level Design.
Set up production pipelines in collaboration with technical and creative teams.
Oversee and support project teams on technical aspects related to Level Design / World Building.
Contribute to writing technical documentation, particularly regarding tools and pipelines used.
Stay informed about new technical developments in the industry to anticipate changes and integrate them into projects.
Act as the main technical point of contact for teams, ensuring smooth communication between departments.

Requirements

Significant experience in technical Level Design.
Proficiency with multiple game engines (e.g., Unreal) and their Level Design tools.
In-depth knowledge of production pipelines and data management tools.
Strong understanding of technical and artistic constraints in Level Design.
Experience in performance optimization and technical debugging.
Ability to write clear and accessible technical documentation.

Culture & Benefits

Small team based in Montpellier.
Collaboration with specialized senior professionals.
Attention to detail and expertise in knowing where to focus efforts.
Passion for streamlining production pipelines.
Ability to collaborate with art, design, level design, and gameplay programming teams.

Hiring process

Application review and initial screening.
Two interviews: Discovery and Technical.
A technical test step may be included.