Company Description

Since 1992, Ubisoft Romania has been a driving force in Romania’s gaming industry. Our passionate team has contributed to some of the world’s biggest franchises, including Assassin’s Creed, Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon, Watch Dogs, and Just Dance. Today, we continue to push boundaries, creating unforgettable experiences that captivate players worldwide. 

At Ubisoft Romania, we believe in the power of creativity and collaboration. You'll work alongside talented teams from across the globe, grow your skills, and be part of shaping the future of gaming. If you’re passionate about gaming and ready for exciting challenges, this is the place for you. 

Join us and create the unknown! 

Job Description

Your life at Ubi

As Lead Game Designer at Ubisoft Bucharest, you will be working on Tom Clancy’s The Division 2. As part of the TCTD2 team you will be working on a successful live game, and you will have the opportunity to work with some of the best teams in the industry.

You will have a pivotal role in shaping and developing future game updates, working with the core team of the project in breaking down high level intentions into game design elements meant to increase engagement of our players and deliver fun, memorable experience.

You will be responsible of the quality of the work of our game designers, and you plan, detail and supervise their work.

 Your role will be split into four main pillars:

LeadershipManagementQuality owner on Game DesignCommunication

Your main mission:

Leadership:

Responsible for the performance management of his/her team members: support career advancement and suggest development and interpersonal skills training and techniques sessions to team members;Create a work environment that is motivating for team members and which fosters development and creation;Participate in the selection of team members (recruitment).

Management:

Assess the workload vs. production capacity, plan the work, and set priorities for the game design team;Allocate duties and follow the evolution of the team’s progress on game design deliverables.

Game Design Quality:

Understand consumer needs and ensure that the elements developed by the team will contribute to player satisfaction and enjoyment;Provides clear and structured project documents;Ensure that gameplay intentions are understood and that team members are working on the right elements (ingredients, game system, gaming modes, behavior specifications, etc.).

Communication

Communicate the project objectives, strategies, and general information to all team members so as to give visibility to the advancement of the development of the game and the other crafts;Actively participate and act as a regular liaison in the decision-making process with management and oversee the necessary adjustments to ensure that the game design team meets expectations;Drive and follow-up on prototyping (both digital and paper based) with other game designers and programmers.

Qualifications

The professional value you bring:

Previous experience as a lead game designerPrevious experience on live/GaaS games

 

The personal value you bring:

Excellent communication skills (oral and written);Able to manage a team and plan in a highly active environment;Highly adaptable;Strong analytical skills;Client focus (internal and external);Autonomous, problem solver.

Additional Information

What do we offer benefits wise?

Meal tickets with the value of 30 RON/day Studio offered free days, confirmed on an annual basis for different events World Class Gym subscription Access to private medical system and special subscription rates for family members Life insurance Specific financial support for different events in your life Study leave Christmas/ Easter celebration with a special gift Partners’ discounts Video games and consoles to borrow Access to Ubisoft games via own Uplay account Annual development opportunities and access to multiple career paths and technical certifications Access to specialized training and books on various related skills Opportunities for international mobility and assignments Wellbeing program (including physical fitness, mental health, financial education and internal communities) Hybrid work (from home/ from office) Bookster (borrow books for free, delivered at home or in the office) Free fruits and coffee in the office On-site cafeteria with special discounts Ubisoft bikes, free rental Parking spaces for cars, bikes, motorbikes 

 

About us  

Ubisoft’s 19,000 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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