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Ubisoft Graduate Program 2020 - UX Design (M/F)

Job Description

In order to continue delivering highly qualitative and innovative game plays we are looking for Graduates in User Experience Design.

The Ubisoft Graduate Program is a two-year international program for fresh Graduates who expect a career accelerator into the games industry. Over two years, Graduates will have the opportunity to work in two different studios in different countries. They will benefit from an individual development plan and follow-up in order to develop their skills in UX Designer. To learn more about this two-year program, please visit: www.ubisoftgraduateprogram.com

As part of the production team, reporting to the Lead Game Designer, the UX Designer plays a critical role to translate the vision of the game into a comfortable experience for the player.

His/her job is key in building immersive player experience: he/she is responsible for ensuring immersion and consistency in the game. During the production, he/she has an impact on a wide scope: gamefeel (Gameplay programmers), Game Design (game & level designers), UI design, playtest (User research department)

As a member of a game development team, the UX Designer is involved in a variety of missions such as:

• Work with development team to iterate and improve the game within the player eye
  • Create personas to help define the user base and understand player’s needs.
  • Create detailed wireframes (describe solutions in the game design that will guide production)
  • Work closely with the game designers to identify controls and inputs which support interactions, in order to ensure a seamless and consistent user experience .
  • Participate in the conception of world logic, layout and all user interfaces running the game (including HUD, menus and lobby) by applying information architecture & accessibility principles ;
  • Ensure all signs & feedbacks provide clear information within the game through accessibility best practices ;
  • Ensure interactions responsiveness matches expectations
• Plan and coordinate new playtest methodologies focusing on the player experience. Analyze and apply those feedbacks and data to optimize the game experience.
• Use his own experience as a gamer along with his knowledge of user centered design to achieve both player and business goals
• Educate & evangelize the importance of human factors, players feedbacks & data driven decision making in end to end user experience design

Qualifications

• You have already graduated or will be graduating in 2020 from a Bachelor or Master’s degree in Game design, Interaction design / Human Computer Interaction / Ergonomics, Cognitive sciences, Gameplay programming or equivalent and have less than 1 year of experience (excluding internships and apprenticeships)
• You have good game design and art skills as well as UI and ergonomic understanding
• You have an interest in programming and all topics related to technology
• You are interested in cognitive sciences, user-centered design and player experience
• You have great communication skills: efficient communication, good influencing with impact among various partners, bold and proactive, ability to turn complex problems into simple products
• You have a creative mindset
• You are passionated by video games and gaming culture
• As we are an international company, you are fluent in English and geographically mobile

Additional Information

As part of the Ubisoft Graduate Program, you will benefit from a full-time working contract in your home studio the first year and with a studio abroad for the second year.

Application period: January 1st, 2020 - February 28th, 2020

Location for the 1st year (home studio): Spain (Barcelona), France (Bordeaux), China (Shanghai), Germany (Düsseldorf, Mainz), Canada (Québec city, Toronto), Singapore.

We are an equal-opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We develop an inclusive work environment that reflects the diversity of our players’ community.

Company Description

Ubisoft is a leading producer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment products worldwide and has grown considerably through a strong and diversified line-up of products and partnerships. With 17 000 employees, Ubisoft is present in 31 countries and has sales in 55 countries around the globe in a human and innovative spirit. It is committed to delivering high quality, cutting-edge video game titles to consumers as Assassin's Creed ®, Far Cry ®, Watch Dogs® or Just Dance ®.