Technical Director of Animation.

Games Jobs Direct; Oxford; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A gaming company in Oxford is looking for a Technical Director Animation to lead the planning and development of innovative animation systems. The ideal candidate will have experience in the gaming sector, a passion for creativity, and strong leadership skills to guide a team of programmers. This full-time role offers competitive compensation and a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in the gaming sector.
• Proficiency in animation systems and technology strategy.
• Ability to inspire and lead a team.

Responsibilities

• Plan and prioritize work on animation systems.
• Lead a team of Animation Programmers.
• Monitor and address performance issues.
• Perform code reviews and suggest improvements.

Skills

People management techniques

Performance monitoring

Code review

Job description

Are you experienced in the gaming sector and looking for your next opportunity as a Technical Director? Skillsearch is helping a gaming company hire a full-time Technical Director Animation in Oxford, and the role comes with a great salary and benefits package.

As a flexible Technical Director Animation, you play a key role in defining and delivering technology strategy with a focus on creativity to push the boundaries to deliver world‑class animation systems.

To give you an idea of how this flexible role would look and feel, here are some of the things you could expect to do :

Responsibilities

• Take a lead role in planning and prioritising work on current and future animation systems in the company's internal engine, setting roadmaps for the team to develop features
• Lead a of talented Animation Programmers using best practice people management techniques, maintaining morale, and creating an atmosphere of creativity and enthusiasm
• Proactively monitor, find, and address all types of performance issues using IDE performance tools
• Perform code reviews in different areas, spotting bugs, suggesting improvements, and providing constructive feedback