Principal Technical Designer

Ubisoft; Montreal; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading game development studio in Montreal is seeking a Principal Technical Designer. In this role, you will create and implement complex technical design elements for various game features. The ideal candidate has over 8 years of experience in game design, strong technical communication skills, and a collaborative mindset. This position offers a hybrid work model, providing flexibility for work-life balance.

Benefits

Flexible working policy

Hybrid work model

Collaborative team environment

Qualifications

• 8 years of experience in game or level design with a technical focus.
• Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly.
• Experience with various game engines and design software.

Responsibilities

• Create and implement the technical elements of game features.
• Act as a technical expert overseeing tools and documentation.
• Participate in data optimization and validation processes.

Skills

Game or level design experience

Technical communication skills

Analytical and problem-solving skills

User-oriented approach

Curiosity for understanding systems

Tools

Game engines

2D/3D design software

Programming/scripting

Job description

Job Description

As a Principal Technical Designer, you’ll create and implement complex, technical, and systemic design elements in a game.

You’re essentially a game or level designer recognized for your technical skills on a design or multidisciplinary production team.

A technical reference within your team, you’ll help, support, and advise your peers as needed. You may also be called upon to become the project's technical expert on a specific element of the game.

Responsibilities

• Create and implement the technical elements of a game feature in collaboration with technical directors, programmers, and colleagues from other job families.
• Act as a technical expert on a specific topic; oversee tools and documentation, provide technical assistance, and define and promote best practices.
• Participate in data optimization and validation, taking budget into account and ensuring that technical standards are respected.
• Participate in the advanced debugging of data throughout production.
• Provide regular feedback to design directors (e.g., suggestions for improving tools and methods).
• Help test new features and tools before their launch.
• Perform production tasks within the game and level design team, and prototype gameplay features.
• Design and implement more complex, abstract, technically challenging, or game-wide design elements in the game.

Qualifications

• 8 years of experience in game or level design (with a technical focus)
• The ability to understand and communicate in technical language & clearly express your ideas (both on paper and in person)
• Flexibility + solid analysis and problem-solving skills
• A user-oriented spirit
• Curiosity: you have a passion for understanding how things work
• Experience with various game engines and platforms (nice to have)
• Experience with a range of 2D/3D design software programs (nice to have)
• Experience in programming/scripting (nice to have)

What to send our way

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

Please note we are committed to promoting a flexible working policy, as we value 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 is a global leader in gaming with teams across the world creating original and memorable gaming experiences, from Assasin'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