Game Designer (3C)

Ubisoft; Montreal; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Ubisoft is seeking a Game Designer in Montreal to lead the design of innovative game systems and mechanics. The role involves collaboration with cross-functional teams, developing prototypes, and ensuring a smooth player experience. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in game production and a passion for creating memorable gaming experiences.

Benefits

Flexible working policy

Career advancement opportunities

Learning opportunities

Benefits focused on well-being

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in video game production.
• Experience with game engines and productivity software.
• Solid understanding of the market and passion for video games.

Responsibilities

• Design game features aligned with creative directions.
• Collaborate with teams to integrate features.
• Create and maintain design documentation.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Critical Thinking

Resourcefulness

Empathy

Education

College diploma in Game Design

Undergraduate degree (asset)

Tools

Unity

Unreal Engine

Productivity software

Job description

Job Description

As a Game Designer at Ubi MTL, you'll be the creative energy behind a specific set of game systems and mechanics. You provide players with tools to build unique gameplay experiences and opportunities to make meaningful choices.

You go through an iterative, hands-on process of adjusting and balancing your design as you bring it from concept to playability. Throughout production, you shift your focus from the big picture to the micro details; tackling hurdles in development and stepping back to assess how all the pieces connect and affect each other. You tweak and tune until it finally happens: a smooth and engaging player experience emerges.

What you’ll do

• Design the 3C features aligned with the creative and game directions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate your assigned features.
• Develop in-engine prototypes and evaluate their performance.
• Adapt to technical and production constraints, reworking your design when and as often as needed.
• Participate in finding solutions to fix buggy features.
• Create and maintain design documentation that will guide interdependent teams.

Qualifications

What you bring

• A college diploma in Game Design or equivalent (undergraduate degree an asset).
• At least 7 years of experience in video game production or related experience.
• Experience with game engines (e.g., Unity or Unreal) and productivity software (word processors, spreadsheets, etc.).
• An innovative, empathetic, and collaborative spirit.
• Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills (able to clearly explain your thought process on paper and in person).
• Critical thinking, curiosity, resourcefulness, and flexibility.
• A solid understanding of the market and a passion for video games—you play enough to know what makes quality gameplay!

What to send our way

• Your CV highlighting your education, experience, and skills.
• Samples of your work (attach files or send a link to your demo reel or online portfolio).

Please note we promote a flexible working policy, valuing in-person interaction and collaboration. Our hybrid work model includes a minimum of 3 days a week in our office and the remaining 2 days working from home.

Additional Information

About us

Ubisoft’s 19,000 team members, working across more than 30 countries, are bound by a common mission: to enrich players’ lives with original and memorable gaming experiences. Their talent has brought to life many acclaimed franchises such as Assassin’s Creed, Far Cry, Watch Dogs, Just Dance, Rainbow Six, and more.

Ubisoft is an equal opportunity employer that values diverse backgrounds and perspectives, key to creating worlds where both players and teams can thrive and express themselves.

Joining Ubi MTL means discovering a workplace that sparks inspiration and connection. We offer a collaborative space with career advancement, learning opportunities, and benefits focused on well-being.

If you’re excited about solving game-changing challenges, harnessing cutting-edge technologies, and pushing entertainment boundaries, we invite you to join us and help create the unknown.

At Ubisoft, you can come as you are. We embrace diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful environment for all.