Ubisoft

Montpellier

Lead Quest Designer (H/F/NB) - Beyond Good & Evil 2

FULL TIME ON-SITE SENIOR
Posted about 1 month ago

Summary

Role Overview

The Lead Quest Designer will manage a team of Quest Designers, collaborating with Narrative and Design teams to conceive and implement quest narrative arcs and related systems for Beyond Good & Evil 2. This role involves aligning team deliverables with the project's creative direction and constraints, leading the design and supervision of quests in an international environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Define the structure, rhythm, and emotional arc of quests throughout the game.
  • Supervise the creation of main and secondary quests, ensuring variety and coherence.
  • Lead, mentor, and inspire a multidisciplinary team of Quest and Narrative Designers.
  • Plan roadmaps, deliverables, anticipate risks, and ensure timely AAA content delivery.
  • Collaborate closely with various teams for seamless quest integration into the game.
  • Maintain clear and comprehensive documentation for quests, dialogues, and implementation.

Requirements Snapshot

  • Proven experience in narrative or quest design in a senior or lead role on at least one AAA game.
  • Strong understanding of interactive storytelling, pacing, and player motivation.
  • Excellent leadership, mentoring, and communication skills in both French and English.
  • Proficiency with game engines like Unreal or Unity and various scripting tools.
  • Ability to balance narrative ambition, technical feasibility, and production constraints.

Expected Impact

Success in this role means uniting a team around a strong narrative vision, combining creativity with technical rigor and meeting deadlines. The individual will effectively communicate with diverse profiles and uphold AAA standards for narrative quality and playability, significantly contributing to the game's overall experience.

Why Apply

  • Join a unique adventure to create the System 3 universe for Beyond Good & Evil 2.
  • Work within a complementary team, closely linked to the creative direction.
  • Benefit from a hybrid work model that supports work-life balance.

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