Director [Helix]

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Job Summary

Job Description

As a Cinematics Director at Ubisoft Montreal's Helix team, you will be responsible for the production and quality of cinematics. This involves collaborating with creative and narrative directors to develop concepts, ensuring clear messaging aligned with the title's vision, and structuring content for player satisfaction. You will lead the cinematics team, overseeing the production of cut scenes, collaborating with scriptwriters and level designers, and directing actors for voice and motion capture. The role also includes active participation in sound mixing and editing.
Must have:
  • Collaborate with creative/narrative director and project to develop concepts.
  • Ensure message clarity and narrative alignment with title vision.
  • Structure content for project, player, and spectator satisfaction.
  • Suggest visual communication methods based on project objectives.
  • Validate project deliverables and lead content/brainstorming meetings.
  • Provide feedback and support to meet quality objectives by deadlines.
  • Communicate content objectives to graphic design team with art direction approval.
  • Actively produce game trailers, if applicable.
  • Carry out all related tasks.
  • Lead team and oversee quality of cut scene production elements.
  • Collaborate with scriptwriters to iterate and enhance scripted scenes.
  • Collaborate with level designers for scene geographic coherence and action continuity.
  • Lead actors (voice, motion capture, live action) and subcontractors.
  • Actively participate in voice recordings, sound mixing, and final product editing.
Perks:
  • Hybrid work model for team connection and work-life balance.

Job Details

JOB DESCRIPTION

As a Cinematics Director at Ubi MTL at the Helix team, you will be responsible for the production and quality of the cinematic.

What you'll do:

  • Work in close collaboration with the creative/narrative director and project to develop concepts;
  • Ensure that the message is clear and the narrative is in line with the vision for the title;
  • Structure and organize the content so that it contributes to project, player and spectator satisfaction;
  • Suggest various ways of communicating a visual message based on project objectives;
  • Validate project deliverables and lead content and brainstorming meetings;
  • Provide feedback and support and work with production teams to meet quality objectives by the deadlines;
  • Communicate the content objectives to the graphic design team with the art direction’s approval;
  • Play an active role in producing game trailers, if applicable;
  • Carry out all related tasks.

Cinematic

  • Lead the team and oversee the quality of the production of the elements that make up the cut scenes;
  • Collaborate with scriptwriters to iterate and enhance scripted scenes whenever required;
  • Collaborate with level designers to ensure coherence in terms of the geographic position of the scenes within the levels, as well as the notions of action continuity and flow for the player;
  • Lead the actors (voice, motion capture, live action) and/or the team of subcontractors involved in the shoots;
  • Play an active role in voice recordings, sound mixing and final product editing (if applicable).

QUALIFICATIONS

What you bring to the team:

  • Relevant experience (video games, TV broadcasting or film);
  • Strong technical skills and extensive cinematographic culture;
  • Understanding of the cinematographic craft;
  • Artistic qualities and multimedia art skills;
  • Solid understanding of video games and extensive video game culture;
  • Influence and positive leadership;
  • Strong creative sense;
  • Open-mindedness and consensus-building skills;
  • Solid communication skills;
  • Excellent customer vision.

Just a heads up: If you require a work permit, your eligibility may depend on your education and years of relevant work experience, as required by the government.

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

About us

Ubisoft is a global leader in gaming with teams across the world creating original and memorable gaming experiences, from Assasin's Creed, Rainbow Six to Just Dance and more. We believe diverse perspectives help both players and teams thrive. If you're passionate about innovation and pushing entertainment boundaries, join our journey and help us create the unknown!

We embrace a hybrid work model helping you stay connected with your team and aligned with business priorities, while giving you the opportunity to maintain your work-life balance. Note, that some roles are fully office-based and are not eligible for hybrid work.

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