Senior Game Designer - Beyond Good & Evil 2 - M/F/NB

About the Position

Senior Game Designer - Beyond Good & Evil 2 - M/F/NB

Ubisoft is a global leader in video games, with teams spread across the world creating original and memorable gaming experiences. Join our adventure and help us create the unknown!

Beyond Good & Evil 2 is an open-world action-adventure game set in a captivating space opera universe. It is also the direct prequel to the 2003 classic! Powered by our proprietary Voyager engine, Beyond Good & Evil 2 aims to deliver an organic, uninterrupted experience of exploration and space piracy on a solar system scale-featuring exotic locations, colorful characters, and countless mysteries to uncover solo or with friends.

We are looking for Senior Game Designers to strengthen the design team on Beyond Good & Evil 2. Your role will be to design, drive, and refine major game systems in a demanding, collaborative, and ambitious environment.

Responsibilities

• Define, design, and refine gameplay mechanics through a fast iterative process.
• Regularly prototype and test hands-on to validate ideas and adjustments.
• Collaborate closely with technical, artistic, AI, animation, combat, and leadership teams.
• Present, document, and clearly communicate design intentions.
• Identify gameplay issues and propose concrete, testable solutions.
• Maintain a clear vision and contribute to the overall coherence of the player experience.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Senior Game Designer on at least one large-scale game (AA or AAA).
• Proficiency with a major game engine or proprietary engine.
• Ability to prototype and iterate quickly.
• Strong understanding of 3D open-world development.
• Solid gaming culture and ability to identify relevant references.

Nice to Have

• Experience with AI characters.
• Experience with vehicle 3C.
• Experience designing puzzles and riddles.
• Experience with systemic gameplay and systems design.

We Offer

• Work on an ambitious project facing challenges rarely encountered in the industry.
• Join an experienced, tight-knit, and motivated team.

About the Company

Ubisoft is a global leader in video games, with teams spread across the world creating original and memorable gaming experiences-from Assassin’s Creed to Rainbow Six, Just Dance, and many more. We believe that diversity of perspectives drives progress for both players and teams. If you are passionate about innovation and want to push the boundaries of entertainment, join our adventure and help us create the unknown!

Additional Information

Recruitment Process

• Application Review: Our team will carefully review your application.
• Quick Prequalification (max 30 min by phone): If your profile matches, you’ll have an initial call to validate key points.
• Interview 1 – Discovery (1h, video): A conversation with a recruitment team member to get to know you and assess alignment with our expectations.
• Interview 2 – Technical (1h, video): A discussion with two team members focused on technical aspects to speak the same language.

A technical test may be requested by the team as part of the process.

Location: Montpellier, France

Start Date: As soon as possible

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