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Creative Director (Creation Next Gen Console)
2 years ago
Job Description
As a Creative Director, you define and communicate the high-level vision that shapes the game we produce.
Responsible for setting the overall creative direction, you foster an environment of collective creativity that inspires teams to come up with the best ideas that they can to support it.
You keep everyone’s efforts channeled towards the same goal, the same common vision. You make sure that every choice made throughout production fits the feel of the game and brings its intended experience to life to players across the globe.
What you’ll do
- Define a clear, cohesive creative vision for the game;
- Work closely with other core team members to develop their specific parts of the vision + unify your concepts to tie together all design, graphic, narrative, and technical elements;
- With the producer, determine the production scope priorities and eventual adjustments
- Communicate (and emphasize) the creative direction across the production floor to guide teams;
- Pitch the game vision to the editorial team and upper management + represent your team and the project to them; the press and players
- Validate the consistency and quality of the game + ensure creative alignment between branding, experience, and strategy;
- Review and discuss production priorities, timelines, and scope with the producer;
- Travel locally and abroad to present the game, meet with external partners etc
Qualifications
- Minimum 5 years of leadership experience in the video game industry (or other relevant experience): you’re a creative leader with a vision for the future of games;
- Exceptional organizational, interpersonal, and presentation skills;
- Effective cross-departmental communication: you have the know-how to comfortably communicate with all disciplines (programming, art, design, marketing, and so on);
- A highly collaborative and innovative spirit;
- The ability to take technical and production feasibility into account when coming up with concepts;
- Mentorship: you’re motivated to share your expertise to guide the next generation of creatives;
- Autonomy in using presentation and design tools (e.g. PowerPoint, Photoshop, Illustrator, etc.);
- Knowledge of Unity engine its limitations;
- Familiarity with project management software (e.g. Jira);
- A solid understanding of the market & a (fiery) passion for video games.
Additional Information
- An international, professional, collaborative, modern and creative environment
- Attractive remuneration package
- Performance rewards
- Creative & endless fun projects
- Flexible working time
- Premium healthcare insurance for you and your family
- Team building, Lunar New year Celebration, Projects celebration
- Beers and treats every Friday (yay!)
- Staff clubs
- Free in-house entertainment facilities (PS5, Switch, Arcade Machine…), coffee, tea and fresh fruits
Company Description
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.
Located in Da Nang, Vietnam, a hotbed for tech and culture also known as one of the best cities to live in Asia, the newest studio focuses on developing a diverse catalogue of fun-packed casual genre from instant games to Creation HD PC & next Gen Console games - first to be built and shipped from Ubisoft Vietnam.
By bringing the best creative and engineering talents from Vietnam, SEA and the World together, and allowing them to thrive in a dynamic and modern international work and living environment, Ubisoft Da Nang is the place to be to begin your journey in game development or take the big next step in your career.
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