Associate Game DIrector

Ubisoft Entertainment; Sherbrooke; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading gaming company in Sherbrooke is searching for an Assistant Game Director to oversee the design team and manage game features for the Assassin's Creed brand. The ideal candidate will have a degree in video game creation and relevant experience, bringing innovation and collaboration to the table. Responsibilities include project management and fostering a creative environment among team members. This position embraces a hybrid work model, enhancing work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Experience in video game development or other relevant experience is a real asset.
• Extensive experience with game engines and productivity software.
• Broad understanding of the market and passion for video games.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with directors to develop product vision.
• Create project scope plan including timelines and features.
• Supervise design team and ensure consistency across production.

Skills

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Mentoring skills

Creativity

Flexibility

Education

Degree in video game creation, project management, or equivalent

Tools

Unity

Unreal

Jira

Job description

Overview

As an Assistant Game Director at Ubisoft Sherbrooke, you will play a hybrid role of designer and manager, having an impact on a team of designers and on the various games of the Assassin's Creed brand. You'll help create systems and mechanics, then develop a clear plan of action to implement them. You'll supervise your team in the production process, managing their creative work, planning tasks and setting realistic deadlines. You will also interconnect with the various Assassin's Creed game teams and work with them to establish innovative solutions.

As an empathetic mentor, you'll recognize and develop your designers' strengths, and create an environment of trust to foster their success. With your understanding of the methods and tools for creating, solving and exploring design, you can step in as needed to help your team bring all features from concept to completion.

What you'll do

• Collaborate with the Content Director and Platform Director to develop the overall product vision;
• Create a project scope plan (timelines, number of systems and mechanics, etc.);
• Meet with your design team to set priorities, discuss progress, find solutions, solve problems, share experience, provide feedback and coaching, etc;
• Supervise your team in the development of their features (progression, game mechanics, etc.) and documentation (creative briefs, feature approvals, etc.);
• Work with directors, designers, programmers, artists, animators and other production teams to ensure communication and total consistency;
• Adapt to technical and production constraints + participate in the search for solutions to correct defective functionalities;
• Keep abreast of industry best practices and develop your skills and knowledge;
• Develop a culture of sharing and continuous improvement within the business community;
• Contribute to a safe, inclusive and positive work environment and escalate issues that may affect employees or the project;
• Address conflict situations and behavioral issues by seeking support from the HR team or the team's production manager as needed;
• Participate in recruitment to expand the design team.

Qualifications

What you bring

• A degree in video game creation, project management, or equivalent (undergraduate degree is an asset);
• Experience in video game development or other relevant experience (live/online game development is a real asset);
• Extensive experience with game engines (e.g. Unity or Unreal), productivity software (word processors, spreadsheets, etc.) and management software (e.g. Jira) * Innovative and collaborative spirit.
• Innovative and collaborative spirit;
• Excellent problem-solving, organizational, communication, interpersonal and presentation skills;
• Critical thinking, curiosity, resourcefulness and flexibility;
• A broad understanding of the market and a (burning) passion for video games;
• Mentoring skills and empathy;

What to send our way

• Your resume highlighting your education, experience, skills, and any games shipped;
• Please feel free to send us samples of your work (attach files or send us a link to your demo reel or online portfolio).

Additional Information

About us

Ubisoft is a global leader in gaming with teams across the world creating original and memorable gaming experiences, from Assasin's Creed, Rainbow Six to Just Dance and more. We believe diverse perspectives help both players and teams thrive. If you're passionate about innovation and pushing entertainment boundaries, join our journey and help us create the unknown!

We embrace a hybrid work model helping you stay connected with your team and aligned with business priorities, while giving you the opportunity to maintain your work-life balance. Note, that some roles are fully office-based and are not eligible for hybrid work