Game Designer (3C)

1 Month ago • 7 Years + • Game Design • Undisclosed

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Job Description

As a Game Designer (3C) at Ubisoft Montreal, you'll be the creative force behind game systems and mechanics, providing players with tools for unique gameplay and meaningful choices. You'll iterate on designs from concept to playability, collaborating with cross-functional teams to integrate features, develop in-engine prototypes, and adapt to technical constraints. Responsibilities include designing gameplay rules, progression systems, combat systems, and AI behaviors. You'll create and maintain design documentation, participate in bug fixing, and follow up on post-launch features. A passion for video games and strong communication skills are essential.
Must have:
  • 7+ years video game production experience
  • Game engine experience (Unity or Unreal)
  • Exceptional communication and collaboration skills
  • College diploma in Game Design or equivalent
  • Design gameplay rules, progression, combat systems
Good to have:
  • Undergraduate degree in Game Design
  • Experience with specific game engines

Job Description

As a Game Designer at Ubi MTL, you'll be the creative energy behind a specific set of game systems and mechanics. You provide players with tools to build unique gameplay experiences and opportunities to make meaningful choices.

You go through an iterative, hands-on process of adjusting and balancing your design as you bring it from concept to playability. Throughout production, you shift your focus from the big picture to the micro details; tackling hurdles in development and stepping back to asses how all the pieces connect and affect each other. You tweak and tune until it finally happens: a smooth and engaging player experience emerges. 

What you’ll do

  • Design features aligned with the creative and game directions (e.g. gameplay rules, progression systems, combat systems, weapon attributes, artificial intelligence behaviours, 3Cs, etc.).  
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate your assigned features.  
  • Develop in-engine prototypes and evaluate their performance.  
  • Adapt to technical and production constraints, reworking your design when and as often as needed.  
  • Participate in finding solutions to fix buggy features.  
  • Create and maintain design documentation that will guide interdependent teams.
  • Follow up on features post-launch to improve, add, or remove components.

Qualifications

What you bring

  • A college diploma in Game Design or equivalent (undergraduate degree an asset)  
  • At least 7 years of experience in video game production or related experience  
  • Experience with game engines (e.g. Unity or Unreal) and productivity software (word processors, spreadsheets, etc.)
  • An innovative, empathetic, and collaborative spirit  
  • Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills (you’re able to clearly explain your thought process on paper and in person)  
  • Critical thinking, curiosity, resourcefulness, and plenty of flexibility
  • A solid understanding of the market and a passion for video games – you play enough to know what makes quality gameplay!

What to send our way

  • Your CV highlighting your education, experience, and skills 
  • Samples of your work (attach files or send us a link to your demo reel or online portfolio)

A real live person will review your application. In this case, it’s our talent acquisition specialist Charlotte. As he learns more about you through your profile, get to know him through the video below.  

Additional Information

About us

Ubisoft’s 20,000 team members, working across more than 30 countries around the world, are bound by a common mission: enrich players’ lives with original and memorable gaming experiences. Their commitment and talent have brought to life many acclaimed franchises such as Assassin’s Creed, Far Cry, Watch Dogs, Just Dance, Rainbow Six, and many more to come.  

Ubisoft is an equal opportunity employer that believes diverse backgrounds and perspectives are key to creating worlds where both players and teams can thrive and express themselves.  

When you join Ubi MTL, you discover a workplace that sparks inspiration and connection. We offer a collaborative space that provides career advancement, a host of learning opportunities, and meaningful benefits centred on well-being. 

If you are excited about solving game-changing challenges, harnessing cutting-edge technologies, and pushing the boundaries of entertainment, we invite you to join us on our journey and help us create the unknown. 

At Ubisoft, you can come as you are. We embrace diversity in all its forms. We’re committed to fostering a work environment that is inclusive and respectful of all differences. 

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About The Company

Ubisoft’s 21,000 team members, working across more than 30 countries around the world, are bound by a common mission to enrich players’ lives with original and memorable gaming experiences.


Their commitment and talent have brought to life many acclaimed franchises such as Assassin’s Creed, Far Cry, Watch Dogs, Just Dance, Rainbow Six, and many more to come. 


Ubisoft is an equal opportunity employer that believes diverse backgrounds and perspectives are key to creating worlds where both players and teams can thrive and express themselves. 


If you are excited about solving game changing challenges, cutting edge technologies and pushing the boundaries of entertainment, we invite you to join our journey and help us Create the unknown.

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