The Associate Technical Director will be responsible for leading the technical delivery and supoorting growth of Atomhawk's Tech Art, UI/UX and Engineering services. As a member of the Leadership Team, you will define the direction for Technical Services across the studio.
To start you will work directly on client projects, supporting Technical Artists and UI/UX teams with tools, pipelines and implementation, and setting the technical standards they work to. You will partner with the Studio Director to develop the strategy for our technical offering and, as the service line grows, build and lead a technical team to deliver on client projects.
Externally, you will be a key client-facing voice for Atomhawk technical services. You will act as the technical point of contact for clients, support business development with pitches, proposals and technical scoping, and help raise Atomhawk's profile through thought leadership and attendance at industry conferences and events.
- A programming background, with experience as a generalist programmer in a technical leadership role on high-end AA or AAA games.
- Able to write good quality C++ in Unreal Engine 5 and other gaming engines, with hands-on UE5 experience on AA or AAA projects.
- Exposure to UI programming, such as implementing UI in Unreal Engine using UMG.
- Experience supporting Technical Artists, for example with tools, pipelines, materials and shaders, or performance.
- Able to design and review technical solutions, tools and workflows, and set technical direction on a project.
- Experience working directly with clients or external partners to understand requirements, scope and estimate work, and manage expectations.
- Clear, confident communication with both technical and non-technical audiences, including presenting to clients.
- Experience mentoring or guiding others, with the ambition to build and lead a team.
- Experience in an art services, outsourcing or co-development environment (Desired not essential).
- Experience speaking at industry events or producing thought leadership content (Desired not essential).
Associate Technical Director employer: Sumo Digital
At Sumo Digital, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative and innovative work culture. Our Sheffield studio offers a hybrid working model, allowing for flexibility while engaging with a diverse range of clients and partners across Asia. We are committed to employee growth, providing opportunities for professional development and the chance to work on high-impact projects that shape the future of game development.
