Lead Technical Designer

Job Description

TT Games was acquired by Warner Bros. in 2007 and went on to develop the hit LEGO games franchise. The company is proud to continue its mission to be the leading publisher of interactive entertainment for young gamers and their families.

TT Games are also delighted to offer this role to be undertaken either from our award-winning offices or remotely within the UK.

TT are excited to announce that we are looking for a Lead Technical Designer to join our team! This is a great responsibility to take on the leadership of a team of top industry experts and help drive us towards making the best AAA games.

Main Responsibilities:

Level specific
• Leading level reviews alongside the Gameplay Art director & Head of LEGO Integration, feeding back on interactive gameplay assets, puzzles and set piece implementation, with a view to achieving high quality content.
• The design, construction, rigging and animation of level specific, set-piece & incidental LEGO game assets as required / specified by Game and/or Level Director
• Setup/triggering of level specific LEGO game assets and level/puzzle flow via in-house editors.

General
• Assisting in driving forward nTT tech, working with Game Mechanics, Game Technology and Tool Programmers, providing feedback on new tools, systems and mechanics.
• Provide coaching to Senior Gameplay Artists, Gameplay Artists and Junior Gameplay Artists where appropriate.
• Layout of level geometry based on design documentation and direction provided by the assigned Level Director.
• Optimisation of level specific, interactive gameplay assets and LODing where required across platforms.
• Undertake relevant on-the-job training where required and keep up-to-date with industry advancements and technologies.

Line Management Responsibilities:
• Identifying and ensuring that all employee relations matters (including absence, performance and conduct) are dealt with in line with Company policies and procedures and in liaison with Human Resources
• Creative and Technical direction of the Gameplay Artist team.
• Ensuring adequate staffing levels to cover for absence and throughout crunch periods
• Carrying out local inductions and probationary reviews for all new starters to ensure competence in the full range of tasks they are required to undertake
• Delegating work to employees and monitoring output
• Regularly reviewing employee performance through appraisals and 1-2-1's to ensure performance targets and expected behaviours are delivered
• Providing / arranging any required on-the-job training and coaching

Skills & Qualifications:
• Relevant degree or equivalent level qualification.
• Excellent communication and organisation skills
• Good working knowledge and proficiency in Maya
• Solid understanding of game editing tools and software.
• Practical and methodical approach to both technical and creative problem-solving
• Demonstrates dependability and commitment to projects / tasks
• Flexible approach with the ability to adapt with change
• Ability to work under pressure and to strict deadlines

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Jobcode: Reference SBJ-gwnow2-3-142-197-198-42 in your application.