UK remote
Technical Director - project specific
About this role
About the Role Role Overview We are looking to work with a project specific Technical Director who will become the senior technical authority for key projects at our London studio, ensuring success in delivering products and services to our clients . Hands-on, client-facing, and leading projects from start to finish, this is a central technological position within the tech team and the business . You will lead all project technical production to ensure smooth delivery, advocate modern agentic SDLC workflows, and manage client technical relationships .
Key Responsibilities: The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following: Plan, own, and oversee technical project architectures, implementations, and deployments . Monitor technical budgets, enforce deadlines with project Producers, review project outputs regularly, and ensure quality control (bug-free, robust, clean code) . Client & Stakeholder Management: Align with clients' technical departments on needs, capabilities, and governance .
Step in as Director to resolve client technical concerns and communicate complex technical concepts effectively (including scope creep) . Business Development & Pitches: Assess briefs with leadership, present technology and processes in client pitch scenarios, and support the quoting process by estimating skill specialisms, time, and effort required . Technical Leadership & Innovation: Formulate short- and long-term project strategies, approve technical standards, identify/mitigate project risks, and advocate modern agentic SDLC workflows within the engineering team .
Subcontractor & Partner Management: Oversee and liaise with external subcontractors and technical partners covering hardware/software integration and DevOps . HR & Line Management: Provide line management for a developer cohort in project teams (including freelance/contract workers), lead performance reviews, and support direct reports' continued professional development . Candidate Qualifications & Skills Required: 10+ years minimum experience in a technical lead or director capacity .
Demonstrable experience in delivering 3D applications and Gaussian splatting . Thorough understanding of 3D Realtime core concepts and AI development best practices . Thorough knowledge of end-to-end software development lifecycles from design to deployment . Specialist knowledge in web technologies, Unity, AR/VR/interactive software, and mobile platforms (iOS and Android) . Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to clearly translate complex tech to non-technical team members and clients .