Senior Game Designer - Beyond Good & Evil 2 - M/F/NB

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Ubisoftisa global leader in videogames,withteams spreadacrossthe worldcreatingoriginal andmemorablegamingexperiences-fromAssassin's CreedtoRainbow Six,Just Dance, andmanymore.Webelievethatdiversityof perspectives drivesprogressforbothplayersand teams. Ifyouarepassionateabout innovation andwantto push theboundariesofentertainment,joinouradventureand help uscreatetheunknown!

JOB DESCRIPTION

Beyond Good &Evil2isan open-world action-adventuregameset in acaptivatingspaceoperauniverse. Itisalsothe direct prequel to the 2003classic!PoweredbyourproprietaryVoyager engine,Beyond Good &Evil2aimstodeliveranorganic,uninterruptedexperienceof exploration and spacepiracyon asolarsystemscale-featuringexoticlocations,colorfulcharacters, andcountlessmysteriestouncoversolo orwithfriends. Ifyou'relookingfor a uniqueadventure,joinourteam and help uscreateSystem 3!

WhyWeNeed You

WearelookingforSenior Game Designerstostrengthenthe design team onBeyond Good &Evil2.

Yourrolewillbeto design, drive, andrefinemajorgamesystemsin ademanding, collaborative, andambitiousenvironment.Dependingonyourexperienceandinterests,youmayworkon key gameplay areassuchas:ship3Csystems,enemyAI, puzzles andriddles, andsystemicactivities.

This positionrequiresstrongiterationskills,prototypingability,interdisciplinarycommunication, andownershipofcoreelementsshapingtheplayerexperience.

WhatYou'llDo

Responsibilities:

• Define, design, andrefinegameplaymechanicsthrougha fastiterativeprocess.
• Regularlyprototype and test hands-on tovalidateideasandadjustments.
• Collaboratecloselywithtechnical,artistic, AI, animation, combat, and leadership teams.
• Present, document, andclearlycommunicatedesign intentions.
• Identifygameplay issues and proposeconcrete, testable solutions.
• Maintainaclearvision andcontributeto theoverallcoherenceof theplayerexperience.

Areas of Expertise (Non-Exclusive)

Dependingonyourprofile,youmayfocus on one or more of thefollowing:

• EnemyNPC AI:Design, prototype, andimplementenemybehaviors.
• 3C andVehicles/Ships:Design, prototype, andimplementpilotableshipswithspecialattention togamefeel.
• Puzzles andRiddles:Createchallengesinvolvingcomprehension, manipulation,experimentation, observation, anddeduction.
• SystemicActivities:Designemergentgameplay,systemicloops, and interactionswithinthe open world.

YourFuture WorkEnvironment

You'llworkon anambitiousprojectfacingchallengesrarelyencounteredin theindustry,withinanexperienced,tight-knit, andmotivatedteam.

QUALIFICATIONS

WhatWe'reLookingFor:

KeyTechnicalSkills:

• Provenexperienceas a Senior Game Designer on at least one large-scalegame(AA or AAA).
• Proficiencywitha majorgameengine orproprietaryengine.
• Abilityto prototype anditeratequickly.
• Strongunderstandingof 3D open-worlddevelopment.
• Solid gaming culture andabilitytoidentifyrelevantreferences.

PreferredAssets:

• ExperiencewithAIcharacters.
• Experiencewithvehicle3C.
• Experiencedesigningpuzzles andriddles.
• Experiencewithsystemicgameplay andsystemsdesign.

WhatWillMakeYouSuccessful

• Abilitytorecognizeand value goodideasregardlessoftheirorigin.
• Excellent oral andwrittencommunication,withadaptableteachingskills.
• Abilitytorallyand engageateamarounda design vision.
• Curiosity, open-mindedness, andwillingnessto exploredifferentapproaches.
• Solution-orientedmindsetandpragmaticproblem-solvingskills.
• Abilitytobechallengedand to challengeconstructively.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Recruitment Process

• ApplicationReview:Our teamwillcarefullyreviewyourapplication.
• QuickPrequalification(max 30 min by phone):Ifyourprofile matches,you'llhave an initial call tovalidatekey points.
• Interview 1 - Discovery (1h, video):A conversationwitharecruitmentteammembertogetto knowyouandassessalignmentwithourexpectations.
• Interview 2 -Technical(1h, video):A discussionwithtwoteammembersfocusedontechnicalaspects tospeakthesamelanguage.

Atechnicaltestmayberequestedby the team as part of the process.

AdditionalInfo

• Location:Montpellier
• Start Date:Assoonas possible

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