Ubisoft’s 20,000 team members, working across more than 30 countries around the world, are bound by a common mission to enrich players’ lives with original and memorable gaming experiences. Their commitment and talent have brought to life many acclaimed franchises such as Assassin’s Creed, Far Cry, Watch Dogs, Just Dance, Rainbow Six, and many more to come. Ubisoft is an equal opportunity employer that believes diverse backgrounds and perspectives are key to creating worlds where both players and teams can thrive and express themselves. If you are excited about solving game-changing challenges, cutting edge technologies and pushing the boundaries of entertainment, we invite you to join our journey and help us create the unknown.
About Ubisoft Mainz
The teams at Ubisoft Mainz are engineering some of Ubisoft’s biggest blockbusters. Operating from a historic city in the heart of Germany, the studio develops games pushing the limits of the genre like the acclaimed Anno 1800 and lends decades of expertise to AAA co-development projects like Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege and the upcoming Beyond Good And Evil 2. More information at mainz.ubisoft.com
Job Description
Beyond Good And Evil 2 is an action-adventure sci-fi RPG set in the same universe as Ubisoft’s original cult classic. You can now join our crew at Ubisoft Mainz to help us shape this amazing project with cutting edge graphics.
The Team Lead Level Designer has a solid knowledge of the history and content of the project he is working on. He puts his skills in setup and technical knowledge at the disposal of the project. The Team Lead Level Designer supports the Lead Level Designer in the daily management and monitoring of the team.
What you will do:
Contribute to the creation and updating of Level Design documentation: guidelines, paper plans (optional in-game activities), mission briefs.
Have ownership on some major topics (such as: creation of guidelines and LD prototypes for specific gameplay situations)
Implementing level design elements in the game
Keeping an eye on technology and testing new solutions
Keep up to date on what's going on in the video game world
Prioritize, organize and coordinate the daily tasks of the team to ensure deadlines and quality are maintained
Qualifications
What you bring:
Minimum 5 years experience on an AAA online and/or open world game as a Level Designer
Participation in at least one complete game production
No minimum experience required in team management
Production management tools: JIRA, Confluence, Perforce
Ability to translate a creative vision into game systems
Oral and written communication & good organization
Team spirit, autonomy, strength of conviction
Good level of English (oral and written)
What to send our way:
Your CV, highlighting your education, experience, and skills
A cover letter including your earliest starting date, expected salary and why you would like to join us
It is required that you submit a portfolio of your work with your application. You may do so by providing a link to an online portfolio (preferred) or attaching documents to your resume
Additional Information
Your benefits:
Relocation Support: We offer financial support in form of a cash allowance and assistance with accommodation search and settle-in support via our relocation partner, for international candidates we offer visa assistance
Ubisoft Blue Byte Academy: We offer multiple opportunities for you to discover your full potential and develop yourself in various areas. Guest speakers from the industry, workshops and access to our training and development platform
Discounted Games: Discount on employee game orders & free Ubisoft games on Ubisoft Connect
Monthly Mobility Budget: 80€ per month that can be used on bicycle lease, parking spot rental or public transportation ticket
Up To 350€ Childcare Support Per Child Per Month: In addition, we also offer 5 ‘care for ill children days’ per child per year
Self-study And Training Hours: You have access to our in-house library
Company Pension Scheme
Gym Subsidy: We contribute 50% (up to a maximum amount of 25€) towards the monthly cost of a gym membership of your choice
Hybrid Work Model: Provides the flexibility to combine working from the studio and your home within Germany
26 Days Paid Vacation Per Year: Additionally, you will get half a day off on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve and approximately 11 bank holidays
Corporate Benefits Web Portal: With employee discount programs for affiliated retailers, shops and service providers
We offer a highly motivating challenge for team players interested in showing personal initiative in an innovative and international company. If you are passionate about video games and would like to join an industry leader - please apply via our career portal.