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Warner Bros.

Produces films, television shows, and video games

Lead Technical Designer

Engineering LeadershipUpdated on Nov 6
Full-timeMontreal, QC, CanadaNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • At least 8 years of technical design experience in the video game industry, including at least 1 year as a lead or team manager.
  • Experience contributing to at least two AAA titles, including at least one shipped on console and PC, with experience in open-world, action-adventure or narrative games, or in post-launch content such as title updates or downloadable content.
  • People management experience, including feedback, performance reviews, career development, and recruitment.
  • Proficiency in Unreal Engine 5 for technical gameplay, including advanced Blueprints, gameplay tags, data layers, State Trees, Gameplay Ability System, game-AI configuration and EQS, interaction systems, gameplay cameras, and cinematics integration; or equivalent experience on an AAA engine with the ability to ramp up quickly.
  • Scripting experience beyond Blueprints, such as Python for editor tools. The ability to read C++ is a strong asset.
  • Expertise in optimization and debugging on PC and consoles, including Blueprint reviews, profiling, World Partition, budgets, and streaming.
  • Familiarity with a 3D DCC such as Maya or 3ds Max, and production tools such as Perforce, Jira, and bug tracking.
  • Proven ability to plan and prioritize a team's work with Production while personally delivering production content.
  • Clear, structured written and verbal communication skills with technical and non-technical partners.
  • Passion for video games.

Responsibilities

  • Design, prototype, and implement complex gameplay systems and content on mandates defined with leadership, including gameplay systems, editor tools and workflows, content integration, and performance.
  • Drive technical decisions and deliver robust, maintainable, and performant solutions suited to console and PC constraints.
  • Estimate work, assess feasibility, and flag risks early; when blockers arise, define alternative or temporary solutions with Production that preserve design intent.
  • Document implemented solutions, including technical design documents, content integration guides, and best practices.
  • Own the team's technical standards, including Blueprint patterns, content integration, and performance, and ensure they are applied.
  • Review the team's implementations and ensure the quality, maintainability, and performance of its deliverables.
  • Unblock the team on technical issues and direct team members to the right points of contact when needed.
  • Represent Technical Design challenges to Design, Programming, Art, QA, and Production.
  • Maintain a high-level view of the team's mandates and keep leadership informed of progress and risks.
  • Run team meetings and one-on-one meetings, and foster a climate of trust and collaboration.
  • Relay studio and production information, and support the team through shifts in priorities or direction.
  • Set each team member's goals, conduct performance reviews, and support career development, including promotion proposals.
  • Participate in recruiting and onboarding new team members, and handle the team's day-to-day management.

Desired Qualifications

  • The ability to read C++ is a strong asset.

About the Company

Warner Bros.

Produces films, television shows, and video games

Warner Bros. produces and distributes films, television programs, and video games for audiences around the world. Its film and television businesses develop projects, manage production, and license finished titles and library content to cinemas, broadcasters, streaming services, and home entertainment retailers. Games and consumer products extend its characters into interactive entertainment and merchandise, while its studio operations rent stages, equipment, and production services to filmmakers. The business earns money from theatrical releases, content licensing, game sales, and related rights and services. Warner Bros. was founded in 1923 and is headquartered in Burbank, California.

Company size
5,001-10,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Burbank, CA
Founded
1923

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