Associate Technical Design Director
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Associate Technical Design Director
As an Associate Technical Design Director at Ubi MTL, you serve as the link between a design vision and its technical implementation.
You possess a high-level understanding of our technology, along with visibility on the overall project, providing expert insights, tools, and support to guide a game and its creators towards success.
While each development day presents unique challenges, you maintain focus on the big picture. As a strategic thinker and tactical planner, you balance short-term priorities with long-term goals, efficiently managing obstacles while considering the future impact of your decisions.
Your knowledge, adaptability, and willingness to assist make you a go-to resource for team members and Ubisoft employees worldwide, offering guidance and support.
What you’ll do
- Collaborate with core team members to develop the overall vision and assess the technical feasibility of your area (e.g., AI, missions, worlds, cinematics).
- Identify and analyze risks related to engine, data, features, etc.
- Evaluate existing tools and design custom solutions to support design pipelines and workflows.
- Train team members on tools and techniques, raising awareness of new processes.
- Assist content creators with technical needs and facilitate communication between design and programming teams.
- Review and provide input on integrated work, and troubleshoot bugs.
- Maintain technical documentation such as procedures and guides.
- Prepare post-mortems and recommend improvements for data creation and integration processes.
- Stay updated on technological advancements and market trends to define best practices and share them across studios.
- Participate in recruitment efforts to build and grow the technical design team.
Qualifications
- A college diploma in Game Design or related field (an undergraduate degree is a plus).
- Minimum of 7 years of experience in the video game industry or related fields, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
- Deep knowledge of game engines (e.g., Unity, Unreal) and their limitations, as well as proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Visio).
- Familiarity with bug tracking software (e.g., Jira), version control systems (e.g., Perforce), and basic programming skills.
- An innovative, collaborative, empathetic, and solution-focused mindset.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, mentorship, and presentation skills.
- Strong critical thinking, time management, and organizational skills.
- Attention to detail, curiosity, resourcefulness, and flexibility.
What to send us
Your CV, highlighting your education, experience, skills, and shipped games.
Additional Information
About us
Ubisoft Montreal, established in 1997 in Montreal’s Mile-End neighborhood, is a leading developer known for critically acclaimed AAA franchises. We offer a unique work environment that fosters innovation, creativity, and the use of cutting-edge technology.
Joining Ubi Montreal means becoming part of a passionate community of developers committed to quality and excellence. We support career growth, continuous learning, and offer competitive compensation.
Our team regularly ships major titles like Assassin’s Creed, Far Cry, Rainbow Six, Watch_Dogs, and For Honor, working alongside some of the industry’s most talented professionals.
We are an equal-opportunity employer and value diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, or disability.
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Company
Gamecompanies
Location
Montreal
Country
Canada
Salary
100.000
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