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Game Director

Chengdu, China - Office-based

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Established in 2008, Ubisoft Chengdu is one of the key game studios in western China and a full-fledged production center, with over 450 talents contributing to Ubisoft’s line-up. We have a strong track record of co-development on Ubisoft’s biggest brands such as Assassin’s Creed®, Skull and Bones™ and For Honor®, as well as developing casual games such as Rabbids party game and bringing hit titles to Switch.  

Meanwhile, we are also a pioneer in cutting-edge technology driving Ubisoft’s “games as a service (GAAS)” ethos. Chengdu’s technology team develops products that empower production teams to make educated, data-driven decisions on hit Ubisoft brands.

To find out more, please visit our website: http://www.ubisoftgroup.com or our WeChat account (UBISOFT育碧or 育碧招聘).

育碧成都自2008年建立后已成为中国西部地区主要游戏研发工作室之一,并拥有超过450名员工致力于研发育碧旗下的经典游戏。我们与其他育碧工作室合作研发了多个AAA游戏,如《刺客信条》、《碧海黑帆》及《荣耀战魂》。同时我们也致力于自主研发休闲类游戏,如《疯狂兔子:奇遇派对》以及将多款育碧经典游戏移植到Switch平台。

同时,育碧成都工作室也是研发前沿性技术的领军者,其“Games As A Service  (GAAS)” 的理念带领企业不断推陈出新。成都工作室的技术团队开发的产品被运用于育碧旗下众多知名游戏品牌,有效协助研发团队基于科学数据做出准确决策。

想要了解更多,敬请点击http://www.ubisoftgroup.com,或关注我们的微信公众号(“UBISOFT育碧”以及“育碧招聘”)。

JOB DESCRIPTION

As a Game Director at Ubisoft Chengdu, you transform a creative vision into a variety of systems and mechanics that combine to create an engaging experience for players to enjoy. You provide your team with the direction to design their specific gameplay features and allow them the flexibility to experiment and iterate.

While your designers focus on their areas of ownership, you pay attention to the larger picture, overseeing how the overall player experience and game systems are coming together: Core game loop, gameplay depth, user experience, progression, pace, balance, and – of course – quality. You ensure that all elements related to design work together cohesively to fit the intended experience and make it fun.   

What you will do

  • Collaborate with the Producer to create vision that is innovative, strong, fitting with IP, and feasible for the team.
  • Follow through and ensure that the project vision is reflected in all stages of design and implementation.
  • Inspire and energize the team, utilizing pillars, research, and references to push them towards creative success and evolving careers.
  • Guide and support the game design team, defining the methods and strategies appropriate to the project.
  • Demonstrate pragmatism, weighing ideal solutions against the realities of a live product and steering the project through each release.
  • Collaborate with other Ubisoft studios and other creative disciplines.
  • Nurture a team of 15-25 people to grow as designers.

 

岗位介绍

作为育碧成都的游戏总监,您将把创意愿景转化为各种系统和机制,共同打造一个吸引玩家的、令人愉悦的游戏体验。您将为团队提供指导,设计团队各自的游戏特性,并允许他们灵活地进行尝试和迭代。

您会关注整体玩家体验和游戏系统的融合情况,例如游戏核心循环、游戏深度、用户体验、游戏进程、游戏节奏、游戏平衡,以及最重要的游戏质量。您将确保与设计相关的所有元素协调并行,适应玩家的预期体验,让游戏充满乐趣。

岗位职责

• 与制作人进行协作,共创创新的愿景、并保证其对团队可行与且IP相适应。

• 跟进并确保项目愿景在设计到落地的各个阶段都有所体现。

• 激发团队灵感与活力,推动团队创意实现和职业发展。

• 指导和支持游戏设计团队,探索与项目相适应的方法、策略。

• 权衡产品的理想方案与实际需求之间的差异,并引导项目在每个发布阶的段推进。

• 与其他育碧工作室和其他团队进行协作。

• 培养一个由15-25人组成的游戏设计团队,并助力团队成长。

QUALIFICATIONS

  • At least 7 years of game design experience or related experience + 3 years of leadership.
  • A highly innovative, empathetic, creative, and collaborative spirit.
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, presentation, problem-solving, organizational, and mentorship skills.
  • A solid understanding of the market & a (fiery) passion for video games.

岗位要求

• 至少7年游戏设计经验或有游戏设计相关经验及3年领导经验。

• 高度创新能力、共情力,富有合作精神。

• 出色的沟通、社交、表达能力、解决问题、组织、领导能力。

• 对游戏市场有深入了解,并对游戏充满热情。

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Ubisoft CSR commitment

Making a long-lasting positive impact for our players, our teams, our partners and our planet.

In Ubisoft, we are working to enrich players’ lives through unique and memorable gaming experiences and by improving the positive impacts of our games. To get there, we are creating a safer, more inclusive work environment, we are giving back to the communities where Ubisoft operates by working with local non-profit partners and by working to reduce the environmental impact of our business.

为我们的玩家、团队、合作伙伴以及地球持续带来积极影响

育碧致力于通过打造新颖深刻的游戏体验及扩大游戏的积极影响,来丰富玩家的生活。为了实现这一目标,我们始终寻求为团队提供更加安全包容的工作环境。我们通过与世界各地的非营利机构合作开展项目,同时努力降低自身业务对环境的影响,来回馈社区。

To learn more about Ubisoft’s Environmental Commitment

了解更多有关育碧对环境的承诺

Play Green: Ubisoft’s Commitment to Global Carbon Neutrality

https://youtu.be/w2gstlpydks

2022 Update

https://news.ubisoft.com/en-us/article/2xcruKK2rZJ22OSeyWzkKO/ubisofts-environmental-commitment-2022-update

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