Associate Game Director
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Job Location:
Sherbrooke - Canada
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
As an Assistant Game Director at Ubisoft Sherbrooke you will play a hybrid role of designer and manager having an impact on a team of designers and on the various games of the Assassins Creed brand. Youll help create systems and mechanics then develop a clear plan of action to implement them. Youll supervise your team in the production process managing their creative work planning tasks and setting realistic deadlines. You will also interconnect with the various Assassins Creed game teams and work with them to establish innovative solutions.
As an empathetic mentor youll recognize and develop your designers strengths and create an environment of trust to foster their success. With your understanding of the methods and tools for creating solving and exploring design you can step in as needed to help your team bring all features from concept to completion.
What youll do
- Collaborate with the Content Director and Platform Director to develop the overall product vision;
- Create a project scope plan (timelines number of systems and mechanics etc.);
- Meet with your design team to set priorities discuss progress find solutions solve problems share experience provide feedback and coaching etc;
- Supervise your team in the development of their features (progression game mechanics etc.) and documentation (creative briefs feature approvals etc.);
- Work with directors designers programmers artists animators and other production teams to ensure communication and total consistency;
- Adapt to technical and production constraints participate in the search for solutions to correct defective functionalities;
- Keep abreast of industry best practices and develop your skills and knowledge;
- Develop a culture of sharing and continuous improvement within the business community;
- Contribute to a safe inclusive and positive work environment and escalate issues that may affect employees or the project;
- Address conflict situations and behavioral issues by seeking support from the HR team or the teams production manager as needed;
- Participate in recruitment to expand the design team.
Qualifications :
What you bring
- A degree in video game creation project management or equivalent (undergraduate degree is an asset);
- Experience in video game development or other relevant experience (live/online game development is a real asset);
- Extensive experience with game engines (e.g. Unity or Unreal) productivity software (word processors spreadsheets etc.) and management software (e.g. Jira) * Innovative and collaborative spirit.
- Innovative and collaborative spirit;
- Excellent problem-solving organizational communication interpersonal and presentation skills;
- Critical thinking curiosity resourcefulness and flexibility;
- A broad understanding of the market and a (burning) passion for video games;
- Mentoring skills and empathy;
What to send our way
- Your resume highlighting your education experience skills and any games shipped;
- Please feel free to send us samples of your work (attach files or send us a link to your demo reel or online portfolio).
Additional Information :
About us
Ubisoft is a global leader in gaming with teams across the world creating original and memorable gaming experiences from Assasins Creed Rainbow Six to Just Dance and more. We believe diverse perspectives help both players and teams thrive. If youre 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
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
Key Skills
- Program assessment
- FDA Regulations
- Manufacturing & Controls
- Program Evaluation
- budget forecast
- Research Experience
- Operations Management
- Research & Development
- Strategic Planning
- Contract Management
- Leadership Experience
- negotiation
About Company
Opened in October 2011, Ubisoft Abu Dhabi is one of the first major video game studios based in the UAE capital and is focusing on developing and bringing to market successful mobile games for a worldwide audience. This position is based in the vibrant expat city of Abu Dhabi, the c ... View more
