Scriptwriter [Star Wars Project]

Company Description

Our Mission

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.

Our Studio

Ubisoft Toronto is one of the largest development studios within Ubisoft, employing talented developers from around the world. We create worlds and tell stories that grip you, inspire you and challenge you. Since opening in 2010, we have shipped innovative game projects on some of Ubisoft’s biggest brands: Assassin’s Creed, Far Cry, Watch Dogs, For Honor and Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell.

Are you looking to work with enthusiastic experts who are tackling industry-changing challenges in entertainment and beyond? At Ubisoft Toronto, we are always striving to get better, be better and do better – embracing innovative ideas, exploring new technologies, and working together courageously and collaboratively.

We’re collaborating with Disney and Lucasfilm Games on a new story-driven open-world video game set in the beloved Star Wars galaxy. This is a lore we love and want to do justice with a game and story that bring both new and lifelong fans on an immersive and outstanding journey that will stay with them for years.

As a Scriptwriter at Ubisoft Toronto in collaboration with Ubisoft Massive Entertainment, you'll join the Narrative team and help create a cohesive and compelling narrative experience.

• Mentoring more junior colleagues.
• Revising and editing dialogue to ensure quality and consistency;
• Providing feedback on dialogue and the story;
• Writing both scripted and systemic dialogue;
• Researching and writing narrative elements to anchor a compelling narrative within an existing IP;
• Writing compelling cinematic scenes;
• Writing item and quest log descriptions that expand the lore;
• Collaborating with relevant internal teams, such as narrative design, audio, animation, level design, and AI;
• Developing character arcs and story beats through dialogue and other narrative elements;

Qualifications

We know that skills and competencies show up in different forms and can be based on different experiences. If you are excited about the role, we strongly encourage you to apply even though you may not have all the qualifications listed below.

You have a passion for interactive storytelling and a background in games, film, TV, or theater. Your deep knowledge of writing compelling stories in close collaboration with other disciplines makes you a natural at creating immersive worlds full of lore and exciting adventures. Your creativity knows no limits, but you also understand the value of a good brief, meeting deadlines, and know constructive feedback, both when you give and receive it in a dynamic and flexible environment.

• Ability to follow an established style guide and rules of usage;
• Minimum 5+ years experience crafting and developing stories, writing dialogue and various other content from concept to completion within a large production (ideally larger scale stories and/or key quest or mission content for AAA games);
• Experience with a non-linear narrative structure is preferred;
• Experience working in a writers' room or similar collaborative environment;
• Strong copy-editing skills are essential.
• Ability to communicate complex narrative ideas to stakeholders from other disciplines;

What To Send Our Way

This is a permanent position based in Toronto. We kindly ask you to apply with your CV, cover letter and portfolio in English (2-3 writing samples that showcase your strongest work, and a longer/screenplay sample with :10 pages or less. See our portfolio tips here). Applications will be reviewed whilst the job-ad is posted.

Writing Samples Include:

• 2-3 Cinematic scenes (max 10 pages)
• 1 page setting lore entry
• 1 page bio of a character

Additional Information

What You’ll Get

We Offer:

• Bonus (If Applicable)
• Dental Insurance
• Six weeks of vacation
• Relocation Assistance
• Extended medical insurance
• (Optional) RRSP contribution
• Disability Insurance
• An enhanced parental leave program
• A hybrid, flexible work model
• Comprehensive Total Rewards Package:

Life at Ubisoft

At Ubisoft Toronto, we look for people who are excited to create the future of games in one of the most diverse cities in the world. We believe that embracing our individuality helps us build stronger creative teams and develop better games for all players.

When you’re a member of our team, your professional development is a priority. You’ll have opportunities to be challenged, learn and grow in your role. Pushing the boundaries of what’s possible within game development while working with Ubisoft’s most powerful technologies – from game engines to performance capture and more. Annual performance reviews and salary increases will help you further your career and grow with our studio. We also offer hybrid remote work options, six weeks of vacation for all employees, an enhanced parental leave program, a comprehensive health benefits package, generous RRSP matching, industry education support, training and career development.

We celebrate the big and small moments together – with virtual events, get togethers, giveaways and more. In addition to our “right to disconnect” philosophy, the studio offers a variety of health and wellness initiatives including yoga, an on-site gym, flexible work hours, and other programs to create a better, sustainable work environment for our teams.

We encourage you to read our Code of Conduct prior to applying. It is our collective responsibility at Ubisoft Toronto to maintain a respectful and inclusive work environment, and be the best possible place to work and grow. Knowing and respecting our Code of Conduct’s principles and guidelines is key to achieving that goal.

Join Us!

At Ubisoft Toronto, we believe diversity is our studio’s biggest strength. We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace that reflects the diversity of our player community, is inclusive and respectful of the individuality of our team and embodies our core values – trust, integrity, excellence and care.

We encourage applications from First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples, Indigenous peoples of North America, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, and those who identify as women and/or 2SLGBTQIA+.

If this sounds like your kind of studio, what are you waiting for?

Ubisoft Toronto is committed to providing accommodations for accessibility upon request.

We thank you for your interest, however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. No agencies please.

Ubisoft Toronto Inc.

224 Wallace Avenue. M6H 1V7

Toronto, Ontario

www.toronto.ubisoft.com

Location of position: Toronto, Ontario