Technical Director - Graphics

Placements24; Vereeniging; Hybrid; ZAR 1,800,000 - 3,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Flexible work arrangements

Professional growth opportunities

Collaborative environment focused on创新

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a highly experienced Technical Director for Graphics in Vereeniging to lead the graphics team and oversee real-time rendering, shader systems, and engine architecture. You will ensure performance targets across platforms while collaborating with artists to push visual fidelity.

Ideal candidates bring 10+ years in graphics programming, deep C++ knowledge, and leadership experience with major engines like Unreal or Unity, driving innovation and cross-team collaboration.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of graphics programming experience, with leadership in a director role.
• Expertise in C++ and modern graphics APIs (DirectX, Vulkan, Metal).
• Deep understanding of real-time rendering, lighting, shadows, and post-processing.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor the graphics engineering team with technical direction.
• Oversee design, implementation, and optimization of the graphics engine and rendering pipeline.
• Collaborate with artists to implement visually compelling features while maintaining artistic integrity.

Skills

Graphics leadership

C++

DirectX

Vulkan

Metal

Unreal Engine

Unity

Tools

Unreal Engine

Unity

DirectX

Vulkan

Metal

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly experienced Technical Director for Graphics to join their innovative team in Vereeniging . You will be responsible for overseeing the technical aspects of the graphics pipeline, ensuring the delivery of visually stunning and performant graphics for our projects. This role requires a deep understanding of real-time rendering, shader development, and engine architecture. You will lead a team of graphics engineers, collaborate with artists, and drive technical innovation to achieve cutting-edge visual fidelity while maintaining performance targets. This is a crucial role for pushing the visual boundaries of our products.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor the graphics engineering team, providing technical direction and support.
• Oversee the design, implementation, and optimization of the graphics engine and rendering pipeline.
• Collaborate with artists to implement visually compelling features and maintain artistic integrity.
• Develop and maintain advanced shader systems and rendering techniques.
• Ensure graphics performance across target platforms, identifying and resolving bottlenecks.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in graphics programming, with a significant portion in a lead or director role .
• Expertise in C++ and modern graphics APIs (DirectX, Vulkan, Metal).
• Deep understanding of real-time rendering techniques, including lighting, shadows, and post-processing.
• Experience with game engines (e.g., Unreal Engine, Unity) and engine architecture.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to manage complex technical challenges in Vereeniging .

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and bonus structure.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous paid time off and flexible work arrangements.
• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement.
• A collaborative environment focused on technological innovation and artistic excellence.