Creative Director

Ubisoft is a leading producer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment products worldwide and has grown considerably through its strong and diversified line-up of products and partnerships. Ubisoft has offices in 21 countries and sales in more than 50 countries around the globe. It is committed to delivering high-quality, cutting-edge video game titles to consumers. Ubisoft generated revenue of 547 million Euros for the 2005–2006 fiscal year. To learn more, please visit www.ubisoftgroup.com.

Do you have a passion for video games and the desire to take gaming to the next level? Do you want to work on a hot project? Do you want to be in a stimulating environment where your skills will be pushed to the limit and reach a new level of creativity? Then YOU need to be a part of this team!

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Ubisoft is currently looking for a Creative Director for the Naruto project at the Montreal studio.

Under the supervision of the Producer, the creative director works within the creative department to develop the overall vision of the game pertaining to interactivity, show, and marketing elements.
More specifically, the individual is in charge of:

• Creating the game's vision, in collaboration with other members of the creative department (Hollywood Talent, MGM). Within this team, in charge of interactivity elements;
• Communicating the vision to the production team;
• Validating the content, jointly with the producer, with the editing department, and integrating feedback from the department;
• Integrating the vision and monitoring quality, in collaboration with the Creative Committee;
• Heading the Creative Committee, managing ideas and building consensuses.

• Significant work experience on 'combat" and/or "RPG” type AAA games
• Strong sensibility and general knowledge of the Manga and Japanese cultures
• Extensive work experience on fight and or RPG games games (AAA)
• Deep knowledge of manga / anime and Japanese culture.
• Capable of exerting influence and providing positive leadership
• Sharp sense of creativity
• Ability to listen
• Oral and written communication skills
• Expertise in game design
• Sufficient artistic skill to ensure that artistic direction is maintained
• Comprehension of marketing issues (MGM)
• Flexibility in working with Hollywood talent
• Bilingualism (English/French) essential

Kindly forward your résumé and demo reel. Thank you for your interest in UBISOFT ENTERTAINMENT INC. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.