Technical Director Level Design - Unannounced project
We are currently developing a new, unannounced project led by a senior team and still in the early concept phase.
To lay strong technical foundations for Level Design from the very first iterations, we are looking for a Technical Director - Level Design.
This is a central role on the project, combining technical vision, hands-on prototyping, and daily collaboration with the design teams.
You will join the project at a stage where everything is being built, tested, and refined.
Your role
As Technical Director - Level Design, you will be responsible for the technical direction of Level Design on the project.
You will play a key role in designing and optimizing the tools and technical processes that support Level Design.
- Define and evolve the technical direction for Level Design on the project;
- Design and implement Level Design pipelines and workflows in collaboration with technical and creative teams;
- Act as a technical point of reference, fostering smooth communication between design, programming, art, and production;
- Provide designers with appropriate technical solutions (editor tools, scripts, data, debugging);
- Prototype directly in the engine (UE5) to test and validate design intentions;
- Support project teams on technical topics related to Level Design and World Building;
- Contribute to the technical documentation of tools and pipelines.
Your work environment
- A human‑scale team based in Montpellier, made up of experienced profiles;
- A project in the concept phase, offering plenty of room for initiative and experimentation;
- A context that encourages collaboration, prototyping, and iteration.
Qualifications
What we are looking for
Your expertise
- Proven experience in Technical Level Design or a similar role;
- Strong proficiency with a modern game engine, ideally Unreal Engine;
- Solid understanding of production pipelines and data management related to Level Design;
- Good knowledge of the technical and artistic constraints of game content;
- Awareness of performance, stability, and optimization challenges;
- Ability to produce clear and accessible technical documentation.
Your approach
- You are autonomous, detail‑oriented, and take ownership of your responsibilities;
- You enjoy hands‑on work and prototyping;
- You willingly share knowledge and encourage collaboration within the team;
- You are comfortable giving and receiving feedback with your peers.
What will make you stand out
- A strong focus on tools and workflows designed with designers in mind;
- Ease in bridging design, technical considerations, and production constraints;
- The ability to bring structure without rigidity, especially during the concept phase.
Additional Information
Our Recruitment Process
- Application review: our team will carefully review your application.
- Initial screening (up to 30 minutes by phone): if your profile matches, you’ll have a first call to validate key points.
- Interview 1 – Introduction (1 hour, remote): a discussion with a recruitment team member to get to know you better and assess the fit between your background and our expectations.
- Interview 2 – Technical (1 hour, remote): a more technical discussion with two team members, focused on concrete topics and shared understanding.
A technical test may be included to better assess your working approach and technical sensitivity.
Other Information
- Location: Montpellier (on‑site)
- Start date: as soon as possible, to be discussed together
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