Senior Technical Designer

Ubisoft Entertainment; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Ubisoft Montreal is seeking a Senior Technical Designer to support the Level Design team by contributing to the creation, integration, validation, and maintenance of mission content and gameplay flows.

You’ll work closely with Level Designers and Technical Design to ensure quality and consistency of gameplay experiences, define guidelines for mission flow and visual scripting, review implementations, and triage Jira tickets as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience in technical design, mission scripting, or level design support.
• Knowledge of node-based visual scripting systems.
• Familiarity with Unreal Blueprints or similar scripting tools.
• Understanding of mission flow, gameplay integration, validation, and branching logic.
• Ability to troubleshoot technical and production-related issues collaboratively.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to learn quickly and adapt to new tools and workflows.
• Familiarity with game engines or scripting systems used in game development; programming knowledge is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Support the implementation, integration, and validation of mission content, gameplay flows, and branching sequences.
• Collaborate with Level Designers and Technical Design teams to maintain mission quality and consistency.
• Define, document, and improve guidelines related to mission flow and visual scripting.
• Review mission implementations to ensure alignment with technical standards and the project’s creative vision.
• Provide day-to-day support and troubleshoot issues related to mission workflows and scripting.
• Analyze and triage Jira tickets, resolve straightforward issues, and elevate more complex cases when needed.
• Create and maintain node-based scripting systems using proprietary and industry-standard tools.
• Support the testing, validation, and improvement of internal mission creation tools.
• Contribute feedback to improve production tool usability and efficiency.
• Communicate effectively with cross-functional teams to support production needs in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Technical design

Mission scripting

Level design support

Node-based visual scripting

Unreal Blueprints

Game engines knowledge

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 Senior Technical Designer at Ubisoft Montreal, you will support the Level Design team by contributing to the creation, integration, validation, and maintenance of mission content and gameplay flows. You’ll work closely with Level Designers and Technical Design teams to help ensure the quality and consistency of gameplay experiences.

What you’ll do

• Support the implementation, integration, and validation of mission content, gameplay flows, and branching sequences
• Collaborate with Level Designers and Technical Design teams to maintain mission quality and consistency
• Define, document, and improve guidelines related to mission flow and visual scripting
• Review mission implementations to ensure alignment with technical standards and the project’s creative vision
• Provide day-to-day support and troubleshoot issues related to mission workflows and scripting
• Analyze and triage Jira tickets, resolve straightforward issues, and elevate more complex cases when needed
• Create and maintain node-based scripting systems using proprietary and industry-standard tools
• Support the testing, validation, and improvement of internal mission creation tools
• Contribute feedback to improve production tool usability and efficiency
• Communicate effectively with cross-functional teams to support production needs in a fast-paced environment

QUALIFICATIONS

What you bring to the team

• Experience in technical design, mission scripting, or level design support
• Knowledge of node-based visual scripting systems
• Familiarity with Unreal Blueprints or similar scripting tools
• Understanding of mission flow, gameplay integration, validation, and branching logic
• Ability to troubleshoot technical and production-related issues collaboratively
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to learn quickly and adapt to new tools and workflows
• Familiarity with game engines or scripting systems used in game development; programming knowledge is an asset

I am not familiar with the video game industry. Would I fit into Ubisoft?

At Ubisoft, everyone is welcome! We know that by bringing together different perspectives and experiences, we create a more inclusive environment for our team members. You’ll get the chance to work with teams and projects that inspire and challenge you every single day.

How can I check my application status?

You can check the status of your application by logging into your SmartRecruiters candidate profile.