Senior Technical Designer

Flaming Fowl Studios is an independent studio that rose from the ashes of the renowned Lionhead Studios. We create games that feature deep and interesting strategic experiences with fascinating twists and always include a healthy dose of humour.

Our next project is a brand new and exciting AAA quality, strategic turn-based RPG for which we are looking for a talented Senior Technical Designer to join our ranks and help us create something awesome. Although the company is registered in the UK, we operate remotely so are looking for developers located all over the globe.

Flaming Fowl is built on a foundation of respecting quality of life over everything else. We are a fully distributed team, working flexible hours and currently have team members from all over Europe. If you are fed up commuting, fed up being micromanaged and want to define your own hours then this is a great opportunity to become a core member of a growing studio but with all the flexibility of working from anywhere in the world. 

The Role:

We are looking for a Technical Designer with significant experience working in Unreal. You will be leading this area of development and will empower the features development teams and the features development lifecycle.

Your duties will include:

• Working with Art, Animation, Design and Code teams to create initial designs with paper designs, brainstorming, and rapid prototyping.
• Defining pipelines and designing tools alongside further prototype refinement.
• Technical implementation of designs and supporting other developers with tools training.
• Bug fixing, troubleshooting and optimisation, ensuring game is running efficiently
• Present, review and discuss work online
• Implement feedback from Leads and Directors

Requirements:

• Expert knowledge of Unreal Editor including production and art pipelines
• A relevant degree and/or an outstanding portfolio/demo that showcases their ability
• 1 shipped title on console or PC
• Excellent problem-solving abilities
• A true passion for video games and the desire to create high-quality experiences
• Highly motivated with a proactive attitude and the ability to work in a team
• Ability to manage time well and deliver on time and on budget
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills (English)

Desirable:

• A passion for strategy and RPG games. 
• Good understanding of C++

Please send your CV to jobs@flamingfowl.com  

https://www.flamingfowlstudios.com/

**Individuals only, no outsource studios**