Technical Designer [Splinter Cell]

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.

Technical Designers work collaboratively with other departments to design, implement, and optimize Game Design or Level Design mechanics, systems, and features while maintaining the technical integrity of the game. Part of a production, design or multidisciplinary team, the Technical Designer understands game engines, scripting languages, and the development process and has good communication skills, allowing for collaboration with all sorts of teams.

Acting as a technical reference for team members, you will assist, support, and advise colleagues whenever necessary. The Technical designer may also be called upon as one of the project’s technical experts on a specific game element.

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.

• A thorough understanding of the game production lifecycle, from ideation to production and through to shipping.
• Ability to autonomously oversee the production and implementation of the technical elements of completed game features by collaborating with multiple teams.
• Contribute to data optimization and validation by ensuring that technical standards are complied with, and memory budgets are respected.
• Experience with game programming or and understanding of its core concepts is an asset.
• Deliver game and level design production tasks and prototype gameplay features during design.
• Provide feedback to technical directors and suggestions to improve tools, methods, bugs, etc.
• Test new features and tools before they are deployed to the rest of the team.
• 3+ years of experience in technical design, scripting, or level design or equivalent through training or other experience.
• Take part in advanced data debugging until the end of production.
• Experience with level editors and node-based scripting is required.
• Act as a technical expert for tools, documents, technical support, and determination & dissemination of best practices.

Additional Information

What You’ll Get

We Offer:

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

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