Technical Director

3 weeks ago


Dublin, Dublin City, Ireland Electric Square Full time

At Electric Square, we understand that the worlds we build are pivotal to the success of our games and the enjoyment of our players. With our diverse portfolio, which includes acclaimed titles like 'Diablo 4', 'Lords of the Fallen', 'Assassin's Creed VR' and several other exciting AAA console games currently in progress (and even more surprises on the horizon), we strive to deliver unforgettable gaming experiences.

Working in collaboration with four innovative studios, our team of 350+ talented individuals are dedicated to creating world-class projects. We foster a unique studio culture that empowers and inspires our teams, ensuring that everyone feels motivated to bring their best ideas to life.

We can offer you an award-winning working environment. At Electric Square, we don't just accept difference — we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our products, and our community. Electric Square is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

Electric Square Ireland is our brand-new 5th studio. It has big ambitions and a forward-thinking approach to game development, following in the footsteps of its world-class HQ in Brighton. We are searching for a talented and experienced Technical Director to join as a founding member of the studio and influence the creation of a world-class team.

[Please note: For this role we are seeking applicants based in, or who are able to relocate to, the Dublin area]

Requirements

A Technical Director at Electric Square Ireland:


•Gives direction and maintains quality of all technical aspects of the game studio.


•Manages and provides mentorship to all engineering and IT staff.


•Collaborates with the recruitment team, conducting interviews and occasionally joining on trips to build a world-class engineering team.


•Works directly with studio directors, game team leads and other Electric Square studios.


•Performs technical due diligence for clients, project development, and pitches.


•Takes part in client hospitality during on-site visits.


•Mentors through regular one-to-ones and appraisals for team members.

What we'd love to see from you:


•Five shipped titles, with minimum two as lead.


•At least 10 years working in the games industry.


•AAA experience is a requirement


•Familiarity with a breadth of technologies from low-level programming through to cloud services.


•Experience on console/PC platforms required. Experience on mobile desirable.


•Experience working in a co-dev environment desirable.


•Experience working in Unreal required. Experience working in Unity and proprietary engines desirable.

Keywords Studios is dedicated to following a well-established Equal Opportunities Policy. We endeavour to create a workplace which provides for equal opportunities for all employees and potential employees.

PERSONAL DATA PROTECTION POLICY

Keywords Studios is strongly committed to protecting your personal information. By sending your CV/Resume, you are agreeing to our terms and conditions and consent to your data being managed and retained in accordance with our data privacy and retention policy.

Benefits

When you join Electric Square Ireland you can expect to enjoy a unique culture. The Studio knows that it's the best people that make the best games and this is what Electric Square invests in. Below you will find all the benefits and perks you can enjoy as an Electric Square team member:


Life Assurance: The Company operates a Life Assurance scheme for permanent employees, from the moment they join the company. This is available to flexi employees on successful completion of probation.


Private Health Insurance subsidy: Keywords will cover up to 50% of the cost of scheme participation on successful completion of probation.


Pension: The Company offers access to a Personal Retirement Savings Account, through monthly payroll deduction.


Referral Scheme: This program encourages and compensates Keywords Dublin employees who refer professionals. An employee is eligible to a sum of €100.00 for the referral of a suitable candidate who takes up a position with us.


Tax Saver: Keywords offers a tax saving option for the use of public transport at significantly reduced prices for all employees in Dublin.


Bike to work scheme: Keywords takes part in the bike to work scheme, where employees can buy a new bicycle and equipment, tax-free. The employee pays back the purchase of the bicycle through a salary repayment.


Dell Advantage Program for Keywords Employees: This program allows employees access to exclusive discounts on Dell products for personal use.


Employee Shares Purchase Plan: Keywords employees can purchase shares in the company at a favourable discount.


Snacks and Sweets in the office, as well as coffee and fruit.


Crave Store: great selection of sandwiches, wraps, salads, and meals to choose from. Food is subsidised at 50% and drinks are cost price.


Studio events: our committee "Craic Pack" organises a great variety of events (competitions, breakfasts, board games nights, parties).


Team bonding: every department organizes meets up, lunches or dinners to get to know each other better.


Keywords Sports Groups: employees meet every week to play football or Badminton.


Monthly online/in person wellness webinars.


Monthly coffee morning.

Role Information: EN

Studio: Electric Square

Location: Europe, Ireland

Service: Game Development

Employment Type: Permanent

Working Pattern: Onsite


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