Associate Technical Director

1 month ago


Bristol, United Kingdom Sumo Digital Ltd Full time

About Auroch Digital

AurochDigital is part of the Sumo Group Ltd. They are a game development studio based in Bristol, UK and founded in 2010. The studio works on original titles, long-term partnerships, and work-for-hire projectssuch as porting. We specialisein strategy, retroand digital tabletop games, working with the likes of Games Workshopand NdemicCreations. Aurochalso has an interest in making games that relate to and deal with real-world issues.

AurochDigital's titles include retro boomer shooterWarhammer 40,000: Boltgun, the authentic beer brewing simulator Brewmaster, action-strategy hybrid Dark Future: Blood Red States, the console versions of fishy theme park management game Megaquariumand cute robot city builder The Colonists,andMars Horizon 2: The Search for Life whichisthe sequel to Mars Horizonwhich was made in collaboration with the European Space Agency. The studio is currently working on several titles, both original IPs and ports.

The Role @ Auroch

As the Associate Technical Director, you will support the Technical Director (TD) to inform technical strategy and direction for the studio and to lead all technical aspects within our games. You will take ownership of researching delegated areas of the studio’s technological needs as well as helping to develop workflows while maintaining solid coding practices. You will attend some critical meetings, alongside the TD, and take their place and report back where needed.

You will manage and support a team of Lead Programmers, to ensure Auroch’s management style is adopted down the management line, providing technical feedback and mentorship.

Requirements:
  • Solid knowledge of C++ and C#
  • Working knowledge of current game programming techniques
  • Proven commercial leadership experience in the gaming industry as a Senior/Lead
  • Experience working on games for console and PC
  • Ability to think critically and apply analytical skills in resolving complex issues
  • Excellent time management with the ability to delegate requests for time as appropriate
  • Exceptional management and communication skills.

Work benefits:

- We don’t agree with using crunch (here's our take on it)

- We won’t get in the way of you working on your own indie dev projects in your own time

- Remote, office based or hybrid are all totally fine working options

- 27 days holiday total (including your Birthday off) which increases for long term service

- The option to take three months unpaid sabbatical leave after three years of service

- Competitive salary

- Bonus scheme

- Flexible working

- Pensions contribution

- Dental cover

- Life insurance

- Income protection

- A pot of money to spend in Uchoose on extra benefits like health insurance, adding family members etc.

- Ongoing support for training and career development, including 5 learning days a year, 1 of which can be

used for volunteering

Application Information:

Your application should include a short cover letter explaining a little about your previous experience and why you think you would be a good fit for the role and a current CV with relevant work history. Though not required, if you have a portfolio or examples of previous work please also include them with your application.

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