Job detail for Game Designer (Vehicles)

Company Description

Ubisoft is a world leader in video games, with teams spread across the globe creating original and memorable gaming experiences, from Assassin’s Creed to Rainbow Six, Just Dance, and many more. We believe that diverse perspectives help both players and teams grow. If you are passionate about innovation and want to push the boundaries of entertainment, join our adventure and help us create the unknown!

Job Description

As a Game Designer (Vehicles) at Ubisoft Montreal, you will focus primarily on vehicle systems and mechanics. You will tune vehicle behavior to provide an immersive and fluid driving experience, while also contributing to other aspects of game design.

What you will do

• Design vehicle systems and features in line with the game's vision
• Tune vehicle handling and physics, including the effect of different surfaces and terrain on driving
• Balance vehicle parameters in Unreal Engine to achieve enjoyable and realistic driving
• Design vehicle modifications where parts influence handling
• Design cameras, controls, and combat functions related to vehicles
• Develop prototypes in Unreal Engine and evaluate their results
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate features
• Adapt your designs to technical and production constraints and resolve identified issues
• Create and maintain design documentation and improve features through iteration

Qualifications

What you bring to the team

• Demonstrated experience in vehicle design integrated into a shipped game
• Application of your knowledge of vehicle handling, simulation, and balancing
• Use of Unreal Engine to design and tune game features
• Experience with Chaos Vehicles in Unreal Engine as an asset
• Demonstrated interest in vehicle mechanics
• Ability to clearly communicate your ideas in writing and verbally
• A critical mindset, curiosity, resourcefulness, and a collaborative spirit
• Knowledge of the video game market and an interest in the quality of gaming experiences

What to send us

• Send your CV highlighting your skills and experience
• Provide examples of your work, in the form of files or links to your projects