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UX Designer
Ubisoft
Ontario Toronto, , Canada
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Job Description
Ubisoft Toronto Inc.
224 Wallace Avenue. M6H 1V7
Toronto, Ontario
www.toronto.ubisoft.com
Location of position: Toronto, Ontario
Our Mission
Ubisoft is committed to enriching players’ lives with original & memorable entertainment experiences. We build worlds that are a playground for the imagination, offering moments of surprise, fun and adventure as well as opportunities for learning and self-discovery. At Ubisoft, you’ll grow and collaborate with highly talented teams from around the world. Our massively friendly work environment will inspire you to go above and beyond to create worlds people will fall in love with. Whether as an elite spy, a master assassin, or a fearless explorer, we put the player at the heart of all our games.
Ubisoft Toronto is a growing and diverse team on a collective mission to create what’s next in AAA games. Since opening our studio in 2010, our team has shipped the critically-acclaimed Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell Blacklist as lead studio, and Assassin’s Creed Unity, Far Cry 4, Far Cry Primal and Watch Dogs 2 in collaboration with Ubisoft Montreal. In 2012, we opened our state-of-the-art Performance Capture Studio, and Playtest. We are currently working on For Honor in collaboration with Ubisoft Montreal, as well as several top-secret, unannounced projects.
Ubisoft Toronto is proud to be recognized as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers for 2017.
UX Designer
The UX Designer is responsible for delivering intuitive and user-centered design solutions to complex problems. In close collaboration with Game Designers and Artists, you will define, prototype, communicate, and iterate on UX solutions, including UI, signs & feedback, controls, and other player-facing game elements.
Type of Position: Permanent, full-time.
Responsibilities:
The main and routine tasks of the UX Designer are to:
• Gathering requirements from Game Design and transforming them into usable UI elements and interaction paradigms
• Creating user interface design specifications, wire frame layouts, pre-visualisations, storyboard, userflows,
• Creating and validating of personas and design prototypes
• Design logic, layout and flow the game’s user interfaces including HUD, menus, and lobby based on information architecture and accessibility principles
• Ensure that signs and feedback clearly communicate the game information based on best practices in accessibility
• Create functional prototypes for rapid iteration on key elements
• Follow-up on the final implementation of all features to ensure the proper execution of the user experience and design
• Implement an optimal interface layout plan
• Ensure that the interface arrangement accounts for localization constraints
• Account for user feedback and the efficient use of user research services to optimize the game experience
Training
College diploma in Human Computer Interaction, User Research, Human Factors, ergonomics or other related fields.
Experience:
• 3+ years of practical UX/UI design experience
• Experience in games preferred
Essential skills:
• Solid knowledge of interaction and design, and User Centered Design principles
• Programming/web knowledge (to deliver interactive prototypes) preferred
• Knowledge of usability testing preferred
• Ability to deliver prototypes and designs for complex interactions
• Strong ability to collaborate and communicate with a variety of stakeholders
Other skills:
• Proactive, innovative and autonomous
• Able to prioritize well and work quickly
• Collaborative with excellent communication skills
• High standards for quality
• Passionate about UX and UCD
• Motivated with a desire to drive change
• Thrives under pressure
• Knowledge of the video game industry
Additional Information
We Offer:
• Competitive Salary
• Comprehensive Benefits Package:
◦ Disability Insurance
◦ Dental Insurance
◦ Extended medical insurance
◦ (Optional) RRSP contribution
◦ Bonus (If Applicable)
Why Ubisoft Toronto?
Scored by The Economist as the Best City to Live, our studio is located in the trendy Junction Triangle located in West Toronto, close to TTC, the hottest bars and restaurants, and excellent coffee shops. We celebrate successes as a team at our monthly UbiBash events, and invite our families to events throughout the year including our annual Kids Holiday Party and Summer BBQ. We give back to help make our community better through our team volunteer days and fundraising activities. We hold regular game jams to fuel our team’s creativity. Ubisoft Toronto conducts annual performance reviews to help our team develop their careers and grow with our studio, and provides the opportunity for salary increases annually as part of the performance review process. Ubisoft Toronto also offers a comprehensive health benefits package, generous RRSP matching, industry education support, training and career development, flexible days, on-site Yoga and Bootcamp classes, fresh fruit, Life Drawing classes, as well as spontaneous team surprises such as Pi Day, Star Wars Day, and Halloween.
Join Us!
We hunt for talent from across the industry – seasoned experts that know what it takes to ship world-class games and the next generation of game developer all-stars. We value team chemistry and a desire to grow our studio together. If this sounds like your kind of studio, what are you waiting for? Apply to join us now!
Ubisoft Toronto is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all interested parties. The studio welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodation upon request for candidates taking part in the recruitment process. We thank you for your interest, however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. No agencies please.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.