Lead Quest Designer (M/F/NB) - Beyond Good & Evil 2 at Ubisoft

Montpellier, Occitania, France -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

06 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

08 Oct, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Quest Design, Team Management, Cross-team Collaboration, Documentation, Game Editors, Open-world Games, Narrative Design, Player Choice Mechanics, Communication Skills, Mentoring, Creative Vision, Technical Excellence, AAA Quality, Sci-Fi Knowledge, Adaptability, Autonomy

Industry

Computer Games

Description

Company Description 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 us create the unknown! Job Description Beyond Good & Evil 2 is an action-adventure open world game set in a captivating space opera universe and the direct prequel to the 2003 cult classic. Based on a breakthrough technology driven by the proprietary Voyager engine, Beyond Good & Evil 2 aims to offer a seamless experience of exploration and space piracy across a solar system full of exotic locations, colorful characters and mysteries to uncover, solo or with friends. So, if you are ready for an adventure like no other, come join forces with us to build System 3! Role Objective As a Lead Quest Designer on Beyond Good & Evil 2, you will be managing a team of Quest Designers. In collaboration with the Narrative and Design teams, you will participate in and be responsible for the design and implementation of quest arcs and related systems. Your mission will be to align your team's needs and deliverables with the creative direction of the project and associated constraints. This role reports directly to the Narrative Director. Recruitment Context As part of the development of Beyond Good & Evil 2, we’re strengthening our Design team with an experienced profile capable of leading quest design and mentoring a talented team in an international environment. Key Responsibilities Quest Design Define the structure, pacing, and emotional arcs of quests throughout the game. Oversee the creation of main and side quests, ensuring variety, consistency, and player enjoyment. Champion a player-centric approach: meaningful choices, impactful consequences, and well-controlled pacing. Team Management Lead, mentor, and inspire a multidisciplinary team of Quest Designers and Narrative Designers. Provide mentoring, constructive feedback, and clear guidance; work with HR to support talent development. Define roadmaps, plan deliverables, anticipate risks, and ensure AAA-quality content is delivered on time. Cross-team Collaboration Work closely with Level Design, Writing, Animation, Audio, and Gameplay teams to ensure smooth integration of quests into the overall game experience. Act as the main point of contact for all quest-related topics, ensuring clear communication and effective coordination across departments. Documentation Regularly review and playtest quests to guarantee quality, coherence, and player engagement. Maintain clear and comprehensive documentation (quest flowcharts, dialogue outlines, implementation guidelines). Foster a culture of continuous feedback, learning, and innovation within the team. Qualifications Required Qualifications Previous experience in Quest/Mission Design on AAA projects in a lead role Proven experience with game editors/engines Experience in open-world games quest design. Experience in team management Strong curiosity and general knowledge beyond video games Excellent verbal and written communication skills in both French and English is a plus. Rigor, adaptability, autonomy, and self-criticism Passion for Sci-Fi and space operas is a plus. Preferred Qualifications / Nice to Have Experience in writing, scripting, or advanced narrative design. Familiarity with branching dialogue systems and player choice mechanics. Passion for building rich universes and developing memorable characters. Experience working on open-world or RPG titles. Additional Information Team You’ll join a team with complementary profiles (narrative, world design, game design) working closely with the creative leadership. You will work closely with Fawzi MESMAR, Creative Director, report directly to the Narrative Director, and you will manage talented designers What Will Make You Successful Ability to rally a team around a strong narrative vision. Combining creativity, technical excellence, and deadline discipline. Communicating effectively with diverse profiles. Maintaining AAA-level quality in narrative design and gameplay. Work location: Montpellier How to Apply Send us your resume (and portfolio, if applicable). Our recruitment team will reach out directly to explain the next steps. Recruitment Process Application review: our team will carefully examine your application. Quick pre-screening (max 30 min, phone): if your profile matches, you’ll have a short call to confirm key points. Interview 1 – Discovery (1h, video): a conversation with a member of the recruitment team to get to know you better and assess fit. Interview 2 – Technical (1h, video): a more technical discussion with the Creative Director to dive deeper and speak the same language. 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 us create the unknown! Check out this guide to help you with your application, and learn about our actions to encourage more diversity and inclusion.

Responsibilities

As a Lead Quest Designer, you will manage a team of Quest Designers and collaborate with Narrative and Design teams to design and implement quest arcs. You will ensure alignment with the creative direction and oversee the quality and coherence of quests throughout the game.