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Video Editor
2 years ago
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Company Description
Ubisoft Toronto Inc.
224 Wallace Avenue. M6H 1V7
Toronto, Ontario
www.toronto.ubisoft.com
Location of position: Toronto, Ontario
Our Mission
Ubisoft’s 19,000 team members, working across more than 40 locations around the world, are bound by a common mission to enrich players’ lives with original and memorable gaming experiences. Their dedication 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 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.
Our Studio
Ubisoft Toronto was founded in 2010 and has contributed to many award-winning Ubisoft brands including Assassin’s Creed®, Far Cry®, For Honor™ and Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell®. In 2018, the team at Ubisoft Toronto developed its first new IP, Starlink: Battle for Atlas, a new technology that seamlessly blends physical and digital gameplay. In 2020, Ubisoft Toronto led the development of the newest game in the Watch Dogs franchise – Watch Dogs: Legion. This is the studio's most ambitious and initiative project to date. Ubisoft Toronto received praise for its tech and design work, for creating the first game in which you can play as anyone in an open world, and for its rich and detailed rendition of future London. Now in 2021, Ubisoft Toronto is on the verge of shipping Far Cry 6, the most ambitious Far Cry game to date, featuring the talented Giancarlo Esposito. We’re also kicking off new projects and we can’t wait to share more details once we’re ready.
Are you looking to work with enthusiastic experts who are tackling industry-changing challenges in entertainment and beyond? At Ubisoft, we offer an open environment where teams embrace innovative ideas and share knowledge with a genuine collaborative spirit.
Type of Position: Permanent, full-time.
On being a Videographer/Editor at Ubisoft Toronto
Working directly with our Lead Video Editor and Creative Services team, the successful candidate is a strong visual communicator and excellent storyteller who wants to be part of a creative, dynamic, and innovative environment at Ubisoft Toronto. You will have the creative prowess to bring life to a brief as vague as a reference point, as well as the confidence to enact the proposed structure of a detailed, time-coded script.
As a collaborator with both studio and game development teams, your shooting and editing will come together as videos for a variety of platforms, including the studio’s website, social media and live streams channels, the Ubisoft intranet, and more
The daily life of a Videographer/Editor at Ubisoft Toronto
- Demonstrate a creative approach to storytelling through an edit.
- Liaise with various subject-matter experts to distill complex topics into compelling content opportunities;
- Lead and execute video shoots with a keen eye for composition.
- Be a partner to our communications, studio, production, and project teams in the successful development and execution of quality content;
- Contribute creative solutions to partners’ projects and/or implement suggestions from others;
- Ensure Ubisoft and/or brand-specific style guide requirements are met for all videos;
- Act on feedback from various and multiple stakeholders as needed;
- Organize and archive footage across multiple sources for future projects;
- Learn on the job while staying on top of the latest trends and techniques for video production;
- Perform other related tasks as required.
What it takes to make it
- 5+ years of professional editing and videography experience;
- Demonstrated editing and shooting experience via portfolio;
- Advanced knowledge of Adobe Premiere;
- A strong understanding of motion graphics fundamentals and the ability to create or manipulate projects in After Effects;
- The ability to independently set up a 1- or 2-camera shoot with optimal lighting and audio in a variety of settings;
- Proficient with DSLR camera workflows;
- Open to direction - accepts feedback and acts on it;
- Able to work independently in both office and work from home environments;
- Demonstrate creativity, originality, and resourcefulness when searching for solutions;
- Brings a positive attitude and desire to work collaboratively with colleagues;
- Highly organized with excellent time management skills to meet multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
What to send our way
- Your CV, highlighting your education, experience, and skills;
We Offer:
· Competitive Salary
· Comprehensive Benefits Package:
o Disability Insurance
o Dental Insurance
o Extended medical insurance
o (Optional) RRSP contribution
o Relocation Assistance
o Bonus (If Applicable)
Why Ubisoft Toronto?
At Ubisoft Toronto, we look for people who are excited to create the future of games in one of the most diverse cities in the world. We believe that embracing our individuality helps us build stronger creative teams and develop better games for all players.
When you’re a member of our team, your professional development is a priority. Ubisoft Toronto conducts annual performance reviews and salary increases to help you further your career and grow with our studio. We also offer a comprehensive health benefits package, generous RRSP matching, industry education support, training, and career development.
We host regular team celebrations, organize events for employees and their families, and offer various health and wellness initiatives including yoga, on-site occupational therapy, flexible work hours, and continuing programs to promote a balanced life. Join us and see for yourself why Ubisoft is rated one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers, and one of Canada’s Top Employers for Young People multiple years running!
Join Us!
At Ubisoft Toronto, we believe diversity is our studio’s biggest strength. We’re committed to creating an inclusive work environment that reflects the diversity of our player community and is inclusive and respectful of the individuality of our team.
We know that skills and competencies show up in different forms and can be based on different experiences, that's why we strongly encourage you to apply even though you may not have all the requirements listed above.
We encourage applications from Indigenous people, racialized people, neurodivergent people, people with disabilities, people from gender and sexually diverse communities and/or people with intersectional identities.
If this sounds like your kind of studio, what are you waiting for?
Ubisoft Toronto is committed to providing accommodations for accessibility upon request .
We thank you for your interest, however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. No agencies, please.
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