The Mill has been creating world-class visual effects built on creative excellence and cutting-edge technologies for over twenty-eight years. We believe in creating work that touches people emotionally, that becomes popular culture and that people love, talk about and want to share. We believe in great ideas beautifully told.
We are currently looking for a Lead Developer to join our team in New York.
As a Lead Developer, you will be responsible for the architecture, design, implementation and deployment of real-time applications, using game engines or other similar frameworks. You will assist production in project scoping and planning from a technical perspective. Through familiarity with design and CG processes, you will collaborate closely with creatives to achieve high-quality immersive content within the constraints of the medium. You will provide technical leadership for a team of developers and technical artists. You will assume ownership over the quality and robustness of the final project deliveries. You will constantly maintain awareness of emerging technologies related to new media applications.
Qualifications
Responsibilities:
- Lead a team of developers and technical artists on various Emerging Technology projects.
- Be able to articulate technically complex concepts concisely for non-technical collaborators and clients.
- Collaborate directly with creative directors, designers, clients and external vendors.
- Daily interactions with production team to stay on schedule with all tasks and assist with bidding.
- Research / experiment with new hardware and software.
Required skills, knowledge and experience:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science or similar field.
- A minimum of 3 years of professional experience.
- Fluency writing real-time shaders using GLSL/HLSL.
- Understanding of the real-time graphics GPU pipeline.
- Fluency in C++ and/or C#.
- Proficiency with Unreal Engine, Unity or any proprietary game engine.
- Proficiency with Git/Perforce or other version control systems.
- Comfortable learning new software and programming languages.
- Understanding of content & technical pipeline.
- Solid software engineering skills; ability to write maintainable and robust code.
- Able to self-direct and comfortable with rapid prototyping and iteration.
- Able to think creatively outside the box.Experience working in interdisciplinary teams.
- Ability to collaborate and communicate under tight deadlines.Strong time management & organization skills.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Top Skills
What We Do
The Mill is a creative partner for brands, agencies, and production companies, crafting bold and memorable content across commercials, branded films, digital campaigns, and interactive experiences.
We are trusted specialists in visual storytelling, from visual effects and creative production to design and experience. With over 30 years of expertise, we provide end-to-end supervision across every stage of the process: concept development, copywriting, pre-production, mockups, shoot supervision, and post-production.
We’re a one-stop visual lab—collaborative, and hands-on. Our teams of artists, directors, producers, and creative technologists work side by side with clients to turn ideas into powerful, resonant visuals. We create connections between ambition, ideas, and people. No jargon, just shared understanding, precise execution, and stories designed to move and inspire.
Since March 2025, The Mill has been part of the TransPerfect Global Group.
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