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About Ubisoft Australia

Ubisoft Australia is composed of over 20,000 talented people located in 55+ development studios and offices across the globe. With more than 80% of their teams dedicated to creation, Ubisoft Australia is the biggest in-house creative force in the industry.

Ubisoft Australia'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. They are a global leader in the video games and entertainment software industry.

Your role

On any one day you can expect to:

• 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.

Training, development & rotations

At Ubisoft Australia, interns and graduates will have the opportunity to work alongside some of the most talented people in the industry. You will develop career-defining skills while playing a key role in shaping the future of gaming.

Join them, and start your professional journey in a company that thrives on imagination and innovation to create tomorrow’s entertainment.

Salary & benefits

Roles in Technical Designer earn an average of A$59,000 to A$82,500. (Source: Glassdoor)

What you'll get:

1. Flexible work arrangements
2. Choice of paid parking or public transport expenses
3. Paid parental leave
4. Quarterly Rostered Days Off (in addition to Annual Leave)
5. Paid time off to volunteer

Career progression

Ubisoft Australia is committed to enriching players’ lives with original and memorable gaming experiences. They 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? They offer an open environment where bright ideas are given a chance to shine, and everyone is eager to share knowledge.

Work life balance

Ubisoft Australia commits to providing a safe working environment, both in terms of mental and physical health and to guaranteeing a sustainable work-life balance.

During the process of creating a high-quality game of international scope, there can be periods of intense work, throughout the company. Ubisoft Australia will ensure that these intense phases of work are carefully supervised across their studios and business entities and kept to a minimum. Teams can also reach out to HR with questions relating to their well-being at work. Read more.

Culture & vibe

At Ubisoft Australia, you can come as you are. They embrace diversity in all its forms. They’re committed to fostering a work environment that is inclusive and respectful of all differences. They are committed to creating an inclusive work environment that reflects the diversity of their player community. They are an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age or disability status.

About you

Here’s what they are looking for with this role:

• 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.

What is additionally desirable:

• Experience in visual scripting-based engines such as Unreal and Unity.
• Programming or scripting skills in an object-oriented language and/or additional languages.

How to apply

To apply for this role, simply click the "Apply on employer site" button on this page to submit your application directly with Ubisoft Australia.