Associate Technical Director

Ubisoft; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Ubisoft Montreal is seeking an Associate Technical Director to support production teams in creating and implementing technical systems and gameplay features.

You will act as a technical reference within a multidisciplinary team, collaborating with design, programming, and production to ensure the quality, stability, and consistency of game systems and tools while advancing workflows. This role emphasizes technical leadership, debugging, and prototyping to push entertainment boundaries.

Qualifications

• Experience in game or level design with a strong technical focus
• Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly with different stakeholders
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Collaborative mindset and focus on player experience
• Interest in gameplay systems and technical tools
• Familiarity with different game engines and platforms
• Experience with programming or scripting

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with production teams to create and implement technical gameplay elements
• Support team members by acting as a technical reference on specific topics
• Contribute to the improvement of tools, workflows, and production practices
• Participate in data optimization and validation while respecting technical constraints
• Perform advanced debugging of production data and resolve technical issues
• Provide recommendations to improve workflows, tools, and team processes
• Test new features and tools before release
• Collaborate with game and level design teams to prototype gameplay features
• Design and implement complex technical gameplay systems
• Document technical processes and share best practices across teams

Job description

Job Description

As an Associate Technical Director at Ubisoft Montreal, you will support production teams in creating and implementing technical systems and gameplay features. You will serve as a technical reference within a multidisciplinary team and collaborate with design, programming, and production teams to help ensure the quality, stability, and consistency of game systems and tools.

What you’ll do

• Collaborate with production teams to create and implement technical gameplay elements
• Support team members by acting as a technical reference on specific topics
• Contribute to the improvement of tools, workflows, and production practices
• Participate in data optimization and validation while respecting technical constraints
• Perform advanced debugging of production data and resolve technical issues
• Provide recommendations to improve workflows, tools, and team processes
• Test new features and tools before release
• Collaborate with game and level design teams to prototype gameplay features
• Design and implement complex technical gameplay systems
• Document technical processes and share best practices across teams

Qualifications

What you bring to the team

• Experience in game or level design with a strong technical focus
• Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly with different stakeholders
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Collaborative mindset and focus on player experience
• Interest in gameplay systems and technical tools
• Familiarity with different game engines and platformsExperience with 2D or 3D design software
• Experience with programming or scripting

What to send our way

• Your CV highlighting relevant skills and experiences
• Portfolio or project links adapted to the role

Company Description

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 create the unknown!