Are you an experienced Technical Director with deep expertise in Unreal Engine and a track record of leading high-performing engineering teams through transitional or growth periods?
This interim role offers the chance to lead an XR-focused engineering organisation during a key stage, ensuring delivery quality, technical excellence, and operational continuity while helping shape the long-term technology vision.
What you'll be doing:
* Overseeing the reliable and timely delivery of customer projects and internal development roadmaps
* Acting as the primary technical contact for creative and production teams, ensuring alignment between engineering and artistic requirements
* Identifying and resolving technical bottlenecks, driving workflow improvements, and establishing best practices for Unreal Engine systems
* Providing mentorship and hands-on technical guidance to engineers, fostering both skill development and delivery strength
* Supporting recruitment by helping identify top technical talent and contributing to a performance-driven team culture
* Preparing and executing a seamless transition plan for the incoming permanent Technical Director
What we're looking for:
* Extensive leadership experience as a Technical Director, Head of Engineering, or senior consultant in Unreal Engine environments
* Proven success in leading technical team transformation, ideally in high-growth or turnaround scenarios
* Deep expertise in Unreal Engine with a focus on tooling systems, content pipelines, and runtime support for internal teams
* Strong understanding of developer workflows in Unreal Engine, including asset integration, runtime systems, and UI tooling
* Familiarity with XR content workflows is a strong plus
If you are a Technical Director with Unreal Engine expertise and proven experience leading teams through complex technical challenges, we would love to hear from you.Apply now, or contact Jack Baxter - jb@skillsearch.com
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