Game Designer (Vehicles)

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Ubisoft Montréal is seeking a Game Designer (vehicles) to focus on vehicle systems, tuning, and driving feel. You will design gameplay features, prototypes in Unreal Engine, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver immersive vehicle gameplay across projects.

The role emphasizes balancing vehicle behavior, driving physics, and vehicle customization within the game’s vision, while adapting to technical constraints and iterative design improvements.

Qualifications

• Experience designing vehicles included in a released game.
• Knowledge of vehicle handling, simulation and balancing.
• Proficiency with Unreal Engine to design and tune features.
• Experience with Chaos Vehicles in Unreal Engine is a plus.
• Interest in vehicle gameplay.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Collaborative mindset and problem-solving orientation.
• Understanding of the video game market and what makes gameplay engaging.

Responsibilities

• Design vehicle systems and features aligned with the game direction.
• Tune handling and physics across surfaces and terrain.
• Balance vehicle settings in Unreal Engine for engaging, realistic driving.
• Design vehicle customization so parts affect driving.
• Design vehicle cameras, controls, and combat features.
• Build prototypes in Unreal Engine and evaluate results.
• Work with cross-functional teams to integrate features.
• Adapt designs to technical and production constraints and resolve issues.
• Create and maintain design documentation and iterate features.

Job 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 a Game Designer (vehicles) at Ubisoft Montréal, you will focus first on vehicle systems and mechanics. You will tune how vehicles behave to create an immersive, smooth driving experience while also contributing to other areas of game design.

What you’ll do

• Design vehicle systems and features aligned with the game’s direction
• Tune handling and physics, including how various surfaces and terrain affect driving
• Balance vehicle settings in Unreal Engine to make driving feel engaging and realistic
• Design vehicle customization so changing parts affects how vehicles drive
• Design vehicle cameras, controls and combat features
• Build prototypes in Unreal Engine and evaluate their results
• Work with cross-functional teams to integrate features
• Adapt designs to technical and production constraints and resolve issues
• Create and maintain design documentation and improve features through iteration

Qualifications

What you bring to the team

• Show experience designing vehicles included in a released game
• Apply knowledge of vehicle handling, simulation and balancing
• Use Unreal Engine to design and tune game features
• Bring experience with Chaos Vehicles in Unreal Engine as an asset
• Show interest in vehicle gameplay
• Communicate ideas clearly in writing and in conversation
• Bring critical thinking, curiosity, resourcefulness and a collaborative approach
• Understand the video game market and take an interest in what makes gameplay effective