Associate Producer [Assassin's Creed]

Ubisoft Entertainment; Montreal; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading video game company in Montreal is seeking an Associate Producer to oversee the development of the game's narrative, ensuring quality objectives are met. This role requires collaboration with cinematic teams and effective project management skills, including a minimum of 7 years in the industry. The ideal candidate should demonstrate strong problem-solving abilities, adaptability, and excellent communication skills. Join us to contribute to innovative gaming experiences and enjoy a hybrid work model.

Benefits

Hybrid work model

Innovative work environment

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in production or project management in the video game industry.
• Strong experience in creating narrative in video games.
• Skills in managing relationships with external partners.

Responsibilities

• Drive development of the game's narrative with teams.
• Establish the scope and roadmap for production.
• Develop workflows and pipelines for team interaction.
• Set clear goals for team members to achieve.
• Anticipate risks and implement action plans.
• Meet regularly with the team to provide direction.

Skills

Production management

Narrative creation

Problem-solving

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Adaptability

Job description

As an Associate Producer, you’ll drive the development of the game's narrative (cinematic teams, directing, scriptwriting, scripted events and audio). This includes, in particular, the following specific mission: everything related to the organization of recording sessions (motion capture and audio), within budgets and in order to achieve quality objectives, relying on Ubisoft's internal service teams. This may include casting elements.

Through careful planning, follow-through, and oversight, you’ll keep development on pace, ensuring that time is spent on the right things, and pivot when need be.

While pushing production capacity and quality, you’ll see to it that your team is ready and able to deliver their chunk of the game on time and in a supportive environment.

What you’ll do

• Partner with the core team to understand the overall game vision and requirements + communicate them across the production floor.
• Establish the scope of your area of focus: create its long‑term roadmap and schedule, establish its deliverables, quality targets, and key milestones, and define its development strategies and budgets.
• Put everything in place to pave the way for production: develop workflows and pipelines + implement means to facilitate interaction between colleagues.
• Set clear goals for your team members to achieve + make sure the process of delivering those goals is as smooth as possible.
• Anticipate risks & put plans of action in place to overcome them.
• Meet with your team to clarify milestones, prioritize deliverables, give updates, address concerns, provide direction, gather feedback, etc.
• Sync up with the producer, production director, and production managers on progress and momentum + follow up on budgets.
• Look for opportunities to improve and evolve our processes, methods, and practices.
• Take part in recruitment to build your team + foster their professional growth and career progression.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 7+ years of experience in production or project management in the video game industry;
• Strong experience in creating narrative (minimal cinematic elements) in the field of video games;
• Skills in managing relationships with external partners (contracts, supplier and talent relations) – supported by a dedicated team;
• Excellence in problem‑solving, flexibility, ability to assert oneself;
• Plenty of flexibility to adapt to a range of situations & navigate interdependencies;
• Familiarity with a variety of project management methodologies;
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills;
• An attentive, collaborative, and innovative spirit;
• A people‑oriented approach: sure, you care about results, but you never lose sight of the dedicated people behind them.

What to send our way

Your CV highlighting your background, skills, and any games shipped.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

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.

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