Associate Technical Director

Ubisoft Montréal; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Ubisoft Montréal is seeking an Associate Technical Director to support production teams in building technical systems and gameplay features. You will be the technical reference across design, programming, and production to ensure quality, stability, and consistency of game systems and tools.

You will collaborate with multiple teams to prototype gameplay features, optimize data, and debug production data, while contributing to workflows and best practices across the studio.

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.

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.

Skills

Game design

Technical gameplay

Communication

Problem solving

Collaboration

Engine experience

Job description

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!

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

• 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 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