We favor diversity, creativity and the desire to succeed as a team. If you’ve got the skills and drive, you’ll have the opportunity to help build the best video game studio in Toronto. The opportunities to learn and progress are endless. There’s a real buzz about the place; if you’re looking for a stimulating and cool work environment that fosters a balance between personal and professional lives, you’ll find it here at Ubisoft Toronto.
Type of position: Permanent
At Ubisoft Toronto, the Game Director owns the project’s design challenges and translates creative vision into mechanics, systems, and player experience.
As the Game Director you will…
Collaborate with the Creative Director to create vision that is innovative, strong, appropriate, fitting with IP, and implementable by the team;
Follow through and ensure that the project vision is reflected in all stages of design and implementation;
Inspire and energize the team, utilizing pillars, research, and references to lead them towards creative success;
Guide and support the game design team, defining the methods and strategies appropriate to the project and championing them;
Demonstrate pragmatism, weighing the ‘perfect vision’ against the realities of development and seeing your project through to completion;
Collaborate with other teams within the Ubisoft family, harmonizing design throughout the company and working directly with those other studios as necessary.
Hero Wanted
Design Guru: You bring five-plus years of experience to the table, have shipped AAA products as either a game design lead or a game director, and you are ready to share that experience with a team of designers; you’re a mentor, a guide, and a leader among your team.
Expert Communicator: You know how to communicate big ideas to executives, team members, and partner studios; you can succinctly define your vision and break it down to the smallest detail, using it to inspire those around you and motivate your team.
Player Advocate: You are an expert on the video game industry and its evolution, aware of market trends and equipped to lead your team in creating the next big hit; you’re relentless in your pursuit of quality and attempt to capture it in every aspect of what you do.
Training/Related Experience
Bachelors in computer science, software engineering, industrial design, game design or equivalent;
Minimum 5 years’ experience in video game design and production;
Previous experience on a Ubisoft brand is a plus.
Remuneration: $80,000 – $105,000 per annum + comprehensive benefits
Ubisoft Toronto is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all interested parties. We thank you for your interest, however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. No agencies please.
TO APPLY:
If you have the skills and experience required for this position, please forward your resume to:
E-mail: andrew.gonzalez2@ubisoft.com