Associate Game DIrector

Ubisoft Sherbrooke; Sherbrooke; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global gaming leader is seeking an Assistant Game Director to oversee a design team for the Assassin's Creed brand. This hybrid role involves planning features, supervising production, and fostering team development through innovative solutions. Ideal candidates will have a degree in game creation, extensive game development experience, and exceptional problem-solving skills. Join us to help create exceptional gaming experiences.

Benefits

Hybrid work model

Opportunity for work-life balance

Qualifications

• Experience in video game development or other relevant experience.
• Extensive experience with game engines and productivity software.
• Critical thinking, curiosity, resourcefulness, and flexibility.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate to develop the overall product vision.
• Create project scope plans and supervise feature development.
• Contribute to a safe, inclusive, and positive work environment.

Skills

Excellent problem-solving

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Mentoring skills

Innovative and collaborative spirit

Education

Degree in video game creation or project management

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

• 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 Assassin'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.