Ubisoft

Gaming

GameDirector[Assassin'sCreed]

Montreal, Quebec, Canada FULL TIME
The Brief

“Game Director [Assassin's Creed] at Ubisoft. Skills: Game Direction, Game Design, Team Leadership, Vision Communication, Collaboration. Partner with creative leadership and studio leadership to define the game vision and align teams. Develop and clearly communicate a game design vision throughout production”

What You'll Achieve.

turn a creative vision into a cohesive and engaging game experience; ensure progression, pacing, balance, and overall quality align with the intended player experience; help teams reach a high standard of quality; ensure cohesion across design, technology, art, and narrative; guide improvements or adjustments

Industry & Context.

Gaming
Problems you'll solve

problem-solving skills; Ability to analyze data and translate insights into design decisions

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

background in game design and design leadership, Deep understanding of game engines such as Unity or Unreal and their limitations, Ability to communicate vision clearly and lead teams through decision-making, Collaborative, empathetic, and quality-driven mindset, Excellent communication, presentation, problem-solving, and organizational skills, Ability to analyze data and translate insights into design decisions

Nice to Have

Familiarity with online gaming communities and live streaming platforms like Twitch, Curiosity, adaptability, and a passion for games and the game industry

What You'll Do.

Partner with creative leadership and studio leadership to define the game vision and align teams

Develop and clearly communicate a game design vision throughout production

Support and mentor game designers in building gameplay mechanics

and artificial intelligence behaviors

Provide constructive feedback to help teams reach a high standard of quality

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure cohesion across design

Work with production to review budgets and schedules

and communicate progress and milestones

Adapt design direction based on technical constraints

and playtest feedback

Oversee post-launch feature follow-up

and guide improvements or adjustments

Stay informed on market trends and emerging technologies to evolve best practices and share knowledge across studios

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Partner with creative leadership and studio leadership; Collaborate with cross-functional teams; share knowledge across studios

Communication Scope

communicate vision clearly; Excellent communication; presentation skills

Process & Methodology

review budgets and schedules, communicate progress and milestones

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