Game Designer Systems; Assassin’s Creed Franchise

Game Designer - Progression & Systems (Assassin’s Creed Franchise)

Ubisoft is a global leader in gaming with teams across the world creating original and memorable gaming experiences, from Assassin’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 create the unknown!

As a Game Designer - Progression & Systems for the Assassin’s Creed Animus HUB at Ubisoft Quebec City, you will design and evolve progression-driven systems that support a live, cross-game ecosystem. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to shape how players engage with features, progression, rewards, and services across the Assassin’s Creed franchise.

In this Game Designer - Progression & Systems role, you will focus on creating clear, engaging player journeys supported by data and player feedback. While you will contribute to system tuning, you will work closely with monetization and analytics partners to inform decisions, allowing you to focus on holistic system design, iteration, and long-term player experience.

What you’ll do

• Propose and drive continuous improvements to HUB systems in a live environment
  , adapting them to the specific needs of each Assassin’s Creed title while strengthening the franchise’s meta-progression
  .
• Design and evolve progression and systemic gameplay features that support a shared HUB experience across current and upcoming Assassin’s Creed games.
• Collaborate with UI UX
  , monetization
  , and production teams to design player-facing loops experienced through menus and alongside gameplay.
• Contribute to feature development through scoping, prioritization, planning, and reviews
  .
• Coordinate dependencies with multiple teams involved in HUB feature delivery.
• Partner with Data Analytics and stakeholders to review player data and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Use player feedback and insights to iterate on systems and propose meaningful enhancements.
• Help ensure progression systems remain accessible, engaging, and sustainable over time.

What you bring to the team

• Exposure to live or online environments
  , such as games, platforms, or live digital products.
• Comfort working with data and KPIs to inform design decisions.
• Proficiency with Excel and structured problem-solving tools.
• Familiarity with game engines such as Unity or Unreal.
• Ability to translate analysis and feedback into clear, actionable design proposals.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills
  .
• Curiosity, adaptability, and a player-focused mindset.
• An interest in player motivation and long-term engagement within live systems.

What to send our way

• Your CV highlighting relevant skills and experiences.
• Examples of previous work such as system designs, feature documentation, live feature iterations, or a link to an online portfolio.

We do not accept open applications. You can find all our open positions by clicking on the ‘Search Jobs’ button. Check our careers page regularly if you don’t find the opportunity you are looking for this time.

You can check the status of your application by logging into your Smart Recruiters candidate profile.

At Ubisoft, everyone is welcome! We know that by bringing together different perspectives and experiences, we create a more inclusive environment for our team members. You’ll get the chance to work with teams and projects that inspire and challenge you every single day.

We were sorry to hear of some instances whereby scammers contacted candidates on Ubisoft’s “behalf” to gather personal data and/or money. We take this matter very seriously: not only do these actions put you at risk, they also jeopardize Ubisoft’s image.

Click on the button below to read the detailed list of of things that Ubisoft, as a company, will never ask you for during your hiring process.