AAA Game Designer — Unreal Engine & Systems Expert

Ubisoft

Montreal (administrative region)

On-site

CAD 60,000 - 90,000

Full time

2 days ago
Be an early applicant
Application generator

Get a reply from this employer — a resume and cover letter tailored to exactly what they’re hiring for.

Get past ATS filters

Job summary

Ubisoft Montréal is seeking a Game Designer to shape core systems and player choices across AAA titles. You will craft engaging experiences, balance mechanics, and iterate with feedback from cross-functional teams.

This role requires hands-on prototyping in Unreal Engine, strong documentation, and the ability to adapt designs to technical and production constraints. It is a permanent, office-based position rooted in Montreal; a collaborative culture and a passion for delivering memorable games

Qualifications

  • Apply deep game design expertise across different systems and mechanics.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of the AAA video game market and players’ expectations.
  • Showcase ability to communicate ideas clearly in writing and in person.

Responsibilities

  • Design game mechanics and systems aligned with the game’s design and creative direction.
  • Work with cross-functional teams to integrate your assigned features.
  • Build prototypes in Unreal Engine and assess their performance.
  • Adapt your designs to technical and production constraints.
  • Find solutions to issues affecting game features.
  • Create and maintain design documentation for collaborating teams.
  • Refine features through testing, adjustment, and balancing.

Skills

Deep game design
Experience shipping AAA games
Communication skills
Empathy & collaboration

Tools

Unreal Engine
Word processors
Spreadsheets

Job description

Ubisoft Montréal is seeking a Game Designer to shape core systems and player choices across AAA titles. You will craft engaging experiences, balance mechanics, and iterate with feedback from cross-functional teams.

This role requires hands-on prototyping in Unreal Engine, strong documentation, and the ability to adapt designs to technical and production constraints. It is a permanent, office-based position rooted in Montreal; a collaborative culture and a passion for delivering memorable games

Get your free, confidential resume review.

or drag and drop your file here.

Similar jobs

Similar jobs worth comparing

Game Designer — Unreal Engine & AAA Experience
Game Designer — Unreal Engine & AAA Experience

Ubisoft Entertainment Inc. • Montreal (administrative region)

On-site
CAD 65,000 - 105,000
Game Designer
Game Designer

SmartRecruiters, Inc. • Montreal (administrative region)

On-site
CAD 65,000 - 100,000
Game Designer
Game Designer

Ubisoft • Montreal (administrative region)

On-site
CAD 60,000 - 90,000
Vehicle Gameplay Designer - Unreal Engine Mastery
Vehicle Gameplay Designer - Unreal Engine Mastery

Ubisoft Entertainment Inc. • Montreal (administrative region)

On-site
CAD 70,000 - 100,000
Vehicle Gameplay Designer — Unreal Engine & Tuning
Vehicle Gameplay Designer — Unreal Engine & Tuning

Ubisoft • Montreal (administrative region)

On-site
CAD 75,000 - 110,000
Game Designer
Game Designer

Ubisoft Entertainment Inc. • Montreal (administrative region)

On-site
CAD 65,000 - 105,000
Game Designer (Vehicles)
Game Designer (Vehicles)

SmartRecruiters, Inc. • Montreal (administrative region)

On-site
CAD 70,000 - 100,000
Associate Tech Director - Design
Associate Tech Director - Design

Ubisoft • Montreal (administrative region)

On-site
CAD 120,000 - 180,000
Associate Tech Director - Unreal Engine Design
Associate Tech Director - Unreal Engine Design

Ubisoft • Montreal (administrative region)

On-site
CAD 120,000 - 180,000
Advanced Technical Designer — Lead Gameplay Systems
Advanced Technical Designer — Lead Gameplay Systems

WB Games Inc. • Montreal (administrative region)

On-site
CAD 90,000 - 130,000