Senior Technical Designer - XDefiant

Company Description

We are looking for a highly talented, motivated, and experienced person to work with us on XDefiant, a new multiplatform online multiplayer action game based in our San Francisco studio. 

This is a Hybrid role with occasional onsite at our SF Studio and requires location based in the Bay Area. 

XDefiant is a free-to-play, fast-paced arena shooter that combines intense gunplay with personalized loadouts and specialized factions, as teams of gunfighters battle for domination.

Job Description

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Research, design, implement and maintain game content and systems through visual scripting tools.
• Quickly iterate in-engine to support rapid prototyping.
• Document workflows and create tools for designers to utilize.
• Share and provide feedback on designs and documentation for your systems.
• Analyze, test and deconstruct your own and others' work to provide support in creating a quality game.
• Understand requirements from stakeholders and pitch ideas for solutions.
• Provide estimates and risk assessments to the team for upcoming work.
• Work collaboratively with the development team, and liaise with multiple departments and partnered studios.
• Support members of the design team with your technical perspective

Qualifications

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

• A great design sense, with strong communication skills, critical thinking and an affinity for game design.
• Ability to convey ideas across disciplines and understand their technical constraints.
• A prototyping and iterative approach, being able to take existing systems and elements and quickly repurpose them in a new context.
• Be the bridge in providing maximum flexibility for content creators and reducing dependency on engineering.
• A team player with a willingness to share feedback and help members of the team grow themselves.
• An autonomous and self-driven mindset.
• A passion for playing and creating video games, with a knowledge base of games you have enjoyed.

Learn more about XDefiant here - https://www.ubisoft.com/en-us/game/xdefiant
Learn more about the Snowdrop engine here - https://www.ubisoft.com/snowdrop

Additional Information

WHAT YOU'LL GET

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Employer HSA contribution to fully cover your deductible (with enrollment in a HSA eligible medical plan)
• 401k match
• Paid vacation, holiday and wellness time
• Fitness, physical challenge, and eSports competition reimbursements
• Ginger emotional support app for you and your adult dependents with up to 10 sessions per year of video-based therapy and psychiatry services
• Membership to One Medical
• Rocket Lawyer online legal service membership
• Paid parental leave
• Paid time off to volunteer
• Pawternity – paid time off to bond with a newly adopted pet
• Sabbatical leave available after 5 years of employment
• Access to all of the latest Ubisoft games for PC
• Generous discount on new Ubisoft games

MORE ABOUT US

Ubisoft is composed of over 21,000 talented people located in 45+ development studios and offices across the globe. With more than 80% of our teams dedicated to creation, Ubisoft is the biggest in-house creative force in the industry.

Ubisoft’s worldwide network of video game development studios and business offices work hand-in-hand each day to deliver rich and innovative gaming experiences that reflect the creativity and diversity of their teams. This cross-studio collaboration model means every team member has the opportunity to participate in challenging projects based on iconic brands including Assassin's Creed®, Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege®, Tom Clancy's The Division®, For Honor®, Rabbids®, Rayman®, Watch Dogs®, Far Cry®, The Crew®, Just Dance® and more. Ubisoft is a global leader in the video games and entertainment software industry.

We are committed to enriching player’s lives with original and memorable gaming experiences. We create worlds where people can express themselves, explore and discover new possibilities.

Are you looking to work with enthusiastic experts who are tackling game-changing challenges in entertainment and beyond? At Ubisoft, we offer an open environment where bright ideas are given a chance to shine, and everyone is eager to share knowledge.

The San Francisco base salary range for this full-time position is $104,000 - $130,000. The base pay offered may vary based on a candidate’s geographic region, qualifications, skills and experience among other factors. Compensation details reflect the base salary only, and do