224 Wallace Avenue. Toronto, ON M6H 1V7
Our Mission
Ubisoft Toronto is a growing and diverse team on a collective mission to create what’s next in AAA games. Whether as an elite spy, a master assassin, or a fearless explorer, we put the player at the heart of all our games. Since opening our studio in 2010, our team shipped the critically-acclaimed Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell Blacklist as lead studio, and Assassin’s Creed Unity and Far Cry 4 in collaboration with Ubisoft Montreal. In 2012, we opened our state-of-the-art Performance Capture Studio, and our Playtest Lab to help us make our games more immersive, and ultimately, more fun to play.
Our passion is to develop high quality, open world experiences and we’re hard at work on several top-secret, unannounced projects. And when we ask our team what makes our studio special, the answer is always the people.
Game Director
Type of Position: Permanent, full-time.
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;
Must have shipped 1 or more AAA console game(s);
Previous experience on a Ubisoft brand is a plus.
Experience managing/supervising a team
We Offer:
Competitive Salary: $80,000 – $105,000
Comprehensive Benefits Package:
Disability Insurance
Dental Insurance
Extended medical insurance
(Optional) RRSP contribution
Bonus (If Applicable)
Why Ubisoft Toronto?
Scored by The Economist as the Best City to Live, our studio is located in the trendy Junction Triangle located in West Toronto, close to TTC, the hottest bars and restaurants, and excellent coffee shops. We celebrate successes as a team at our monthly UbiBash events, and invite our families to events throughout the year including our annual Kids Holiday Party and Summer BBQ. We give back to help make our community better through our team volunteer days and fundraising activities. We hold regular game jams to fuel our team’s creativity. Ubisoft Toronto offers a comprehensive health benefits package, generous RRSP matching, industry education support, training and career development, flexible days, on-site Yoga and Bootcamp classes, fresh fruit, Life Drawing classes, as well as spontaneous team surprises such as Pi Day, Star Wars Day, and Halloween.
Join Us!
We look for talent from across the industry – seasoned experts that know what it takes to ship world-class games and the next generation of game developer all-stars. We value team chemistry and a desire to grow our studio together. And when we ask our team what makes our studio special, the answer is always the people. If this sounds like your kind of studio, what are you waiting for? Apply to join us now!
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