Technical Director Level Design - Unannounced project

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Job Description

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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