About the job
ABOUT US
At Longdue Games, we specialize in crafting narrative-driven RPGs that delve deeply into character development and storytelling. Our mission is to create immersive experiences that challenge players' choices and morality, ensuring that every decision carries weight and consequences. We honor the legacy of traditional story-driven RPGs while striving to innovate and redefine the genre for future generations.
Our aspiration is to become a revered name within the RPG landscape, leaving a lasting impact through our work.
ABOUT THE ROLE
We are in search of a Technical Director to lead the technical vision of our studio and orchestrate the development of an audacious narrative-driven RPG. This hands-on position is key to establishing the technical foundation for our groundbreaking project. You will play a pivotal role in defining the systems, tools, and technologies that will realize our ambitious creative vision.
As a core team member, your collaboration with creative and leadership personnel will be crucial in designing a game that defies norms and pushes storytelling boundaries in RPGs. You will steer our technical trajectory, ensuring that our commitment to delivering psychologically profound, player-centric experiences is achieved through innovative and scalable technology solutions.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Refine the Technical Vision: Further develop the technology stack (Unity, Articy), game architecture, and long-term strategies for our emotionally rich cRPG, Hopetown.
Hands-On Development: Engage directly in building core game systems, tools, and pipelines that will lay the groundwork for future projects.
Build a Team of Innovators: Recruit, mentor, and lead a technical team passionate about storytelling and gameplay systems that resonate deeply, including members from the original Disco Elysium team.
Solve Complex Challenges: Tackle intricate technical issues, enhancing performance and creating systems capable of managing player-driven choices and their repercussions.
Collaborate Across Teams: Work side by side with design, art, and production teams to ensure our technical solutions bolster the creative vision and push boundaries in impactful ways.
Ensure Quality and Scalability: Lead code reviews, uphold high coding standards, and guarantee seamless game performance across platforms without compromising on depth.
Build Tools and Pipelines for Success: Create tools that improve workflow efficiency, ensuring every team member is equipped to bring our game to life.
Embrace Evolution: Stay adaptable as priorities change, taking ownership of technical risks and challenges as the studio evolves.

