Ubisoft

Montreal

Creative Director [Assassin's Creed] at Ubisoft

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Posted 3 months ago
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Ubisoft

Ubisoft is a leading producer, publisher, and distributor of interactive entertainment products, known for iconic franchises like Assassin's Creed, Far Cry, and Just Dance. With a diverse catalog of top-selling brands across all platforms, Ubisoft's 21...

B2C SAAS Publishing Mobile
HQ
Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, United Kingdom
Team size
10K-50K
Founded
1986

Quick Summary

Role Overview

As a Creative Director at Ubisoft Montreal, you define and communicate the high-level creative vision that shapes game development. You bring teams together around a shared vision to ensure every creative decision supports the core identity of the game and the intended player experience.

Key Responsibilities

  • Define and champion a clear and cohesive creative vision
  • Partner with leadership to align discipline-specific visions
  • Reinforce the creative direction throughout the production process
  • Present the game vision to editorial teams and leadership
  • Ensure creative consistency across the game and brand
  • Align on priorities and timelines with production leadership

Requirements Snapshot

  • Proven creative leadership and long-term vision sustainability
  • Effective cross-discipline communication and interpersonal abilities
  • Ability to balance creative ambition with technical realities
  • Understanding of game engines and production constraints
  • Strong market awareness and a passion for games

Expected Impact

The Creative Director will unify the development team under a single cohesive vision to deliver a high-quality player experience. Their leadership ensures that creative goals are met within technical constraints while maintaining brand consistency and editorial excellence throughout the project lifecycle.

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Job Description

Job Description

As a Creative Director at Ubisoft Montreal, you define and communicate the high-level creative vision that shapes the game throughout its development. As a Creative Director, you bring teams together around a shared vision and ensure that every creative decision supports the core identity of the game and the intended player experience worldwide.

What you’ll do:

  • Define and champion a clear, cohesive creative vision for the game.
  • Partner closely with production, art, and design leadership to align discipline-specific visions.
  • Communicate and reinforce the creative direction throughout production.
  • Present the game vision to editorial teams and senior leadership, representing the project and teams.
  • Ensure creative consistency and quality across the game, brand, and player experience.
  • Align on priorities, scope, and timelines with production leadership.
  • Foster a collaborative creative culture that encourages innovation.
  • Travel as needed to present the game, meet external partners, and visit co-development studios.

Qualifications

  • Strong creative leadership with the ability to define and sustain a long-term vision.
  • Clear and effective cross-discipline communication skills.
  • Excellent presentation and interpersonal abilities.
  • A collaborative mindset with a focus on innovation and teamwork.
  • Ability to balance creative ambition with technical and production realities.
  • A passion for mentorship and knowledge sharing.
  • Comfort using visual and presentation tools to communicate ideas.
  • Understanding of game engines and their production constraints.
  • Familiarity with project management tools.
  • A strong market awareness and a genuine passion for games.

What to send our way

  • Your CV highlighting relevant skills and experience.
  • Examples of shipped projects or creative work you contributed to.

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