Team Lead Game Design

Ubisoft Entertainment; Sherbrooke; Hybrid; CAD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Ubisoft in Sherbrooke as a Team Lead in game design, where you will manage a talented team, ensure deadlines are met, and create an engaging environment for creativity and productivity. With opportunities for mentorship and professional growth, this role is perfect for those passionate about video games and team success. Experience required includes a college diploma in a relevant field, leadership skills, and project management certification.

Benefits

Flexible working policy

Collaborative work environment

Career advancement opportunities

Learning opportunities

Meaningful benefits centered on well-being

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in game design.
• Participation in at least one complete game production.
• Knowledge of technical constraints related to real-time 3D engines.

Responsibilities

• Lead a small game design team and oversee its productivity.
• Create, assign, and follow up on tasks for team members.
• Act as a mentor and provide training opportunities.

Skills

Leadership

Time management

Resourcefulness

Stress management

Education

College diploma in a video game-related field

Certification in project management

Tools

JIRA

Perforce

MS Office Suite

Job description

In this role at Ubisoft Sherbrooke, you will lead a small game design team for which you will create and distribute tasks. You will also oversee its productivity and make sure it meets the deadlines and quality standards defined by the Project Lead (CP)/Production Manager (PM).

In charge of a part of the development of the game, you will supervise and validate the work of your team members. You will also coach them and offer training opportunities. Always a good listener, you’ll also know how to mobilize them and contribute to their well-being for the whole duration of the project.

What you’ll do

• Create, prioritize, assign and regularly follow up on tasksand their advancement with regards to deliverables.
• Representyour team.
• Organize and leadproductive team meetings.
• Know the game’s story and gameplay and understand the technical/artistic constraints so as to be able tolead your team.
• Draft regularreportsfor the Project lead (CP)/Production manager (PM) on the advancement of your team’s work and recommendcorrective measureswhenever necessary to meet project objectives.
• Anticipate and recognizepotential conflicts and recommend solutions to the Project lead (CP)/Production manager (PM) for your team.
• Be amentorfor team members in terms of technical/artistic aspects.
• Take part inperformance assessmentsin collaboration with the Project lead (CP)/Production Manager (PM).
• Coordinatebug correctionas it pertains to your team’s work.
• Helprecruitnew team members and ensure that new employees are well integrated.

QUALIFICATIONS

What you bring

• College diploma in a video game-related field (or equivalent)
• Certification or experience in project management (an asset)
• 7 years of experience in game design
• Participation in at least one complete game production (or equivalent)
• Knowledge of the technical constraints of real time, 3D engines and level editors
• Knowledge of databases (like JIRA and Perforce) and of the MS Office suite (an asset)
• Leadership enabling you to build productive teams and assign tasks in an efficient way
• Great time and priority management skills benefiting your whole team
• Resourcefulness and sense of initiative helping you find innovative solutions
• Stress and change management skills

What to send our way

• Your CVhighlighting your education, experience, and skills
• A portfolio of your best work (if applicable—attach images or send us a link to your personal website or online portfolio)

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

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

When you join Ubi Toronto, you discover a workplace that sparks inspiration and connection. We offer a collaborative space that provides career advancement, a host of learning opportunities, and meaningful benefits centred on well-being.

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

At Ubisoft, you can come as you are. We embrace diversity in all its forms. We’re committed to fostering a work environment that is inclusive and respectful of all differences

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