Technical Director

Koolhaus Games is looking for a Technical Director to lead the technical development of a variety of original and licensed video games. 

Technical Director Responsibilities:

• Approximately 50% management and 50% hands on programming 
• Develops and maintains the technical vision of the game 
• Works closely with the Lead Designer, Art Director, Sound Director and Producer
• Contributes to the creative direction of the project
• Coordinates and manages the activities of team members to ensure timely completion and delivery of tasks
• Timely communication with all stakeholders, both internal and external
• Determines technical resources required to complete the project 
• Exhibits leadership, motivation and direction to ensure timely delivery of high quality games
• Contributes to company wide technical direction, research and development and innovation
• Conducts annual reviews of direct reports
• Develops strategies for the professional development of all technical team members

 Qualifications:

• Must have shipped at least one console or two or more iOS titles as a Technical Director or two or more titles as a Lead or Senior Programmer
• Have experience with one or more video game consoles including: iOS, DS, Wii, Gamecube, Playstation 2, Playstation 3, Xbox, or Xbox 360
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all project members, senior management and external stakeholders
• Relevant university degree preferably Masters of Computing Science or higher or equivalent experience
• Self motivated, positive problem solving, multi tasking and time management skills
• Expert knowledge of C++ and other computer languages commonly utilized in video game development