Wushu Studios

Wushu Studios are continuing to expand and have an excellent opportunity for a proven Technical Director to join the team. We are looking for a highly motivated, technically experienced individual with both exceptional communication skills and a good understanding of video game development processes.

Reporting to the Directors, the Technical Director is responsible for setting the standards of programming across the engineering team, ensuring that correct tools and methodologies are used, and that skill development of the team meets the artistic and design needs for our projects.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside the Technical Leads to manage the programming requirements across multiple projects
• Work closely with design and art directors to establish project technical requirements
• Identify project technical risks and provide contingency solutions
• Research and advise on new technologies and best practices for our projects
• Research and implement solutions to improve the development processes in the studio
• Identify technical recruitment needs for the company and ensure smooth onboarding process
• Promote a strong and supportive cross team culture of candour and excellence

Requirements

• Extensive experience in the industry and in a similar role
• Experience leading programming teams in a similar environment
• Demonstrate strong leadership, providing technical experience and know-how to the programming team
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to manage conflict
• Strong Agile Project Management understanding and experience
• Deep understanding of video game development processes across a variety of disciplines

Perks & Benefits

These are just some of many offered by Wushu Studios.

• A friendly working culture and environment
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Christmas shutdown
• Flexible working hours
• x 4 Half-day Fridays (during the summer months)
• A day off on your birthday
• Parental leave
• Workplace pension scheme. Currently, our employer contribution is 3%
• Ongoing training and development
• Access to Udemy courses and GDC Vault
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Comprehensive Medical Insurance
• Weekly Yoga Class
• Anti-Crunch ethos
• Referral Bonus Scheme
• Free parking
• Bike2Work Scheme
• Social Events/Project Launch Wrap Parties
• Charity Events
• Branded merchandise

About Us

Founded in 2017 by a group of industry veterans, we are a highly experienced and professional team of developers with a shared passion for video games. Nestled in the heart of Liverpool’s creative quarter, our stylish studio is situated close to hundreds of cafes, bars and restaurants, and is a stone’s throw from Lime Street station, connecting us with the rest of the country.

Important

As an equal opportunities employer, Wushu Studios is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join Wushu Studios.