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 Assassin's Creed brand....You'll help create systems and mechanics, then develop a clear plan of action to implement them....What you'll 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, incl...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....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).