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Technical Director- Animation- Flexible/ Hybrid

Are you an experienced technical leader looking for your next opportunity as a Technical Director? Are you an expert in Programming Animation Systems?

We are looking for someone like you to become our all-new Technical Director for Animation here at Rebellion.

As part of Rebellion’s in house Tech Team, The Technical Director- Animation is a new role dedicated leading the team in creating and perfecting the animation engine to enhance the overall quality of the animation in our projects.

You will play a key role defining and delivering the technology strategy with the focus on creativity to push the boundaries to deliver world class Animation systems in our in-house Engine. You will have autonomy to decide the direction of the engine in your area as we enhance and expand the features to continue to deliver AAA Experiences to our players.

You will be both a role model and Technical Leader, working with a talented and passionate team to maintain morale and create an atmosphere of creativity and enthusiasm within the team, as well as making decisions on the Technical Direction of the Animation Systems and Features across all our projects.

What you’ll be doing

• Take a lead role in planning and prioritising work on current and future Animation systems in our internal engine.
• Lead a team of talented Animation Programmers using best practice people management techniques, maintaining morale and create an atmosphere of creativity and enthusiasm.
• Proactively monitor, find and address all types of performance issues using IDE Performance Tools.
• Set out roadmaps/ direction for the team to develop features within our animation systems, both on content creation tools as well as runtime systems
• Perform code reviews in different areas, spotting bugs, suggesting improvements, and providing constructive feedback
• Build effective working relationships with all stakeholders to analyse and understand requirements, prioritise backlogs and plan future work

• Liaising with game teams and other Technical Directors regarding feature requests and deliveries

Requirements

• Advanced understanding of C++ and software engineering principles.
• Previous experience Leading a high performing programming team.
• A solid coding background with a preference to having detailed knowledge of internal workings of animation systems
• Expert knowledge of potential pitfalls across a range of platforms and ability to use debugging tools to solve any potential issues.

Benefits

• Holiday: 26 holiday days annually, increasing with service to 31 days, plus national public holidays
• Private Medical Insurance: Our PMI scheme offers comprehensive cover to access private medical treatment, taking the stress and strain out of waiting for treatments via the NHS
• Pension Contribution: Tax efficient salary sacrifice contributory pension scheme where Rebellion matches 4% of salary, plus 10% of any contribution you make
• Healthcare Cash Plan: Cash-back on treatment costs, from flu jabs to chiropractors
• Dental & Vision: Cash-back on routine or emergency costs, free eye tests
• Income Protection: Financial help if unable to work due to illness or injury
• Critical Illness: Financial help if diagnosed with critical illness
• Life Assurance: Financial security for your loved ones at a difficult time
• EAP: Wellbeing hub, including confidential telephone support and counselling
• Active Rewards: Earn discounts and other perks for physical activity, from trainers to cinema tickets
• Gym Membership: Discounts to over 3,000 participating UK gyms, pools & fitness events
• Loans: Interest free, tax-free loans
• Relocation: Assistance with relocation planning and costs
• Cycling Cycle Scheme: Save around 30% of the cost of a new bike and equipment though salary sacrifice tax & NI savings, spread repayments over 12 months
• Discounts: 50% off most 2000 AD merchandise, plus Active Rewards and more through health schemes, from high street retail to holidays
• Referral Bonus: Up to £2k bonus for internal staff referrals that lead to hires
• Flexible Hours: Flexible start and finish times
• Great Friendly Culture: Friendly, creative and relaxed working atmosphere, with sensibly managed projects and recognition of the importance of work-life balance (anti-crunch)
• Social & Charity Events: Annual Summer BBQ & Christmas Party, social groups such as photography and board games, charity events including football, go-karting and supporting Special Effect
• Digital Freebies: GDC Vault access, all Rebellion Steam titles, digital copies of 2000 AD and Rebellion Publishing comics, graphic novels and ebooks, physical game and film libraries

About Us

Rebellion is a leading developer and publisher of games and is also one of Europe’s biggest independent studios operating across books, comics, TV and film. Our Sniper Elite series is renowned for its authentic stealth and sniping gameplay with more than 35 million players worldwide. The Zombie Army franchise is a spine-chilling zombie shooter, and the recently released Evil Genius 2 is a satirical spy-fi lair builder where YOU are the criminal mastermind!

And those are just the projects you know about – there are loads more!

Diversity and Inclusion at Rebellion

We are actively recruiting for a diverse team and continue to develop a culture of growth and inclusion. Rebellion encourages innovation in all areas and we look forward to hearing how you can help us to be better. We would like to invite all demographics of culture, gender, ethnicity, neuro-diversity and beyond because we believe a representative team makes better games and provides a better working life.