About this role
Define, structure, and drive the overall game design vision in collaboration with the Game Director, Creative Director, and ProductionLead, mentor, and support a team of designers, fostering growth, ownership, and high-quality outputOwn and manage the design process, including planning, prioritization, and delivery of features and systemsDesign and oversee gameplay systems, mechanics, and player progression, ensuring coherence and consistency across the gameAlign design direction across disciplines (programming, art, animation, UX) and communicate vision, decisions, and constraints clearly to stakeholdersDrive a data-informed, KPI-oriented design approach for a live (GaaS) environment, leveraging player metrics, business goals and analytics to guide decisions and improvementsIdentify, prototype, and iterate on key features based on playtests, player feedback, and data insightsDefine and articulate a clear vision for tools, pipelines, and workflows to enhance team efficiency, scalability, and delivery quality, and long-term project sustainabilityEnsure timely delivery aligned with project goals, scope, and quality expectationsDevelop and maintain clear and actionable design documentationSupport recruitment, onboarding, performance evaluation, and career development of team members Experience
Proven experience in game design, including experience on at least one shipped AAA or AA titleProven experience in a leadership role (Lead or Associate Lead Designer)Experience working within multidisciplinary teams across the full production cycleFamiliarity with live production environments and iterative development processesKnowledge & Skills
Strong expertise in game systems design, balancing, and player progressionBroad understanding of gameplay design across multiple systems (core gameplay, meta systems, UX, etc.)Proficiency with game development tools (e.g., Jira, Hansoft, Perforce)Experience working with Anvil Engine and its toolsetExperience with visual scripting and/or data-driven design approachesStrong analytical mindset with the ability to leverage data to inform design decisionsExcellent documentation skills to clearly communicate design intent and ensure team alignmentSolid understanding of production pipelines, workflows, and development methodologiesAbility to plan, prioritize, and manage team workload effectivelyNice to Have
Experience contributing to multiple projects or different phases of productionFamiliarity with large-scale game systems and content pipelinesExperience improving team workflows, tools, or production efficiencyActive interest in games and game design trendsPersonal Attributes
Strong leadership and mentorship abilities, with a focus on team growth and well-beingExcellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skillsCollaborative, empathetic, and team-oriented mindsetHighly adaptable and solution-oriented in a fast-paced environmentStrong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills Ubisoft Da Nang — Putting Vietnamese Game Development on the Global Map
As Ubisoft's only studio in Vietnam, we lead and co-develop games across the board — from premium mobile to AAA. We led development on Rabbids: Legends of the Multiverse and contributed to major titles including Assassin's Creed, Skull and Bones, Rayman, Valiant Hearts: Coming Home, and the mobile adaptation of Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown, recognized with multiple international awards, including Game of the Year (Gaming On Phone), Best Platform Game (Pocket Gamer), and Best International Game (TapTap Game Awards).
Our team brings together talent from Vietnam and around the world, working closely with Ubisoft studios globally. What makes Ubisoft Da Nang unique is our versatility and ability to operate across both mobile and AAA environments, where individuals take ownership and contribute directly to the success of global projects.
Based in Da Nang, a fast-growing technology hub with beaches and mountains within reach, we offer a dynamic and collaborative environment where people continuously learn, adapt, and grow alongside the evolution of game development.
If you're passionate about games and eager to contribute to ambitious projects, join Ubisoft Da Nang and make your mark on games played worldwide.
Why it's great to work at Ubisoft Da Nang:
An international, professional, collaborative, modern, and creative environmentAttractive remuneration packagePerformance rewardsCreative & endless fun projectsUbisoft Connect account with access to all Ubisoft titles on PCPremium healthcare insuranceUBIVERSARY for your working milestonesTeam building, Lunar New year Celebration, Projects celebrationBeers and treats every Friday (yay!)Staff clubsPremium gym club accessFree in-house entertainment facilities (PS5, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck…), coffee, tea and snack (cookies, candies…)