Job Description

Company Description

**Please note that this position is ONLY available for Ontario post-secondary students. You must be available to work full-time (40 hours per week) from September 2023 until end of December 2023.

Ubisoft Toronto Inc.
224 Wallace Avenue. M6H 1V7
Toronto, Ontario

Location of position: Toronto, Ontario



On Being a Production Management Intern at Ubisoft Toronto

Working directly with the Cinematics team, the successful candidate is a strong communicator with a dedication to organization and accountability. You want to be part of a creative, dynamic, and innovative environment at Ubisoft Toronto, and come equipped with a fresh perspective and appreciation for coordination and meeting deadlines. You have experience working in large groups and are comfortable connecting with people.

You are familiar with agile workflows and will learn about supporting a video game production studio from a diverse and experienced team. You will contribute to creating and refining processes, and work with partners to help ensure our commitments meet agreed-upon deadlines and expectations.

Type of Position: Full-time, paid internship
Length of Internship: 4 months
Start Time: September 2023
Location: Hybrid (remote AND in-studio work)
Eligibility: This position is ONLY available for Ontario post-secondary students. Applicants cannot be graduated nor graduating BEFORE January 2024.

What you\xe2\x80\x99ll do as a Production Management Intern:

• Work with the Cinematics team to help streamline workflows for content production, approvals, and publishing;
• Supporting operations across the team (6 Production Managers; 3 client-facing and 3 internal-facing) to ensure that the various planning, communication and project organization tools are properly implemented and updated;
• Coordinate with production leads and key stakeholders to ensure project tasks are on track, assets are accounted for, and blockers are cleared efficiently;
• Contribute to regular team meetings by sharing relevant updates, taking notes, and following up on action items;
• Be the example of a positive, professional, empathetic and result-oriented approach to communication and problem solving;
• Contribute creative solutions to partners\xe2\x80\x99 projects and/or implement suggestions from others;
• Meet with production managers from other teams to gain insight from other facets of the studio;
• Perform other related tasks as required.

Qualifications

• Exceptional presentation, organizational, time management and cross-department communication skills;
• Demonstrated understanding of project management, with a focus on agile workflows;
• Highly organized with excellent time management skills to meet multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment;
• Intermediate knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite, and common project management tools such as Jira;
• Has a growth mindset - open to learning a lot, taking direction, accepting feedback, and intentionally acts on it;
• Self-disciplined and proactive approach to work, with strong attention to details;
• Demonstrate creativity, originality, and resourcefulness when searching for solutions;
• Brings a positive attitude and desire to work collaboratively with colleagues;
• Relevant experience in a similar position, as a production coordinator or any other relevant experience considered an asset;

We know that skills and competencies show up in different forms and can be based on different experiences, that\xe2\x80\x99s why we strongly encourage you to apply even though you may not have all the requirements listed above.

Additional Information

Our Studio

Ubisoft Toronto was founded in 2010 and has contributed to many award-winning Ubisoft brands including Assassin\xe2\x80\x99s Creed\xc2\xae, Far Cry\xc2\xae, For Honor\xe2\x84\xa2 and Tom Clancy\xe2\x80\x99s Splinter Cell\xc2\xae. In 2018, the team at Ubisoft Toronto developed its first new IP, Starlink: Battle for Atlas, and a new technology that seamlessly blends physical and digital gameplay. In 2020, Ubisoft Toronto led the development of the newest game in the Watch Dogs franchise \xe2\x80\x93 Watch Dogs: Legion. Ubisoft Toronto received praise for the tech and design work, for creating the first game in which you can in an open world, and for its rich and detailed rendition of a future London. Now, in 2021, Ubisoft Toronto has shipped , the most ambitious Far Cry game to date, featuring the talented Giancarlo Esposito. We\xe2\x80\x99re also kicking off new projects and we can\xe2\x80\x99t wait to share more details once we\xe2\x80\x99re ready.

Are you looking to work with enthusiastic experts who are tackling industry-changing challenges in entertainment and beyond? At Ubisoft, we offer an open environment where teams embrace innovative ideas and share knowledge with a genuine collaborative spirit.

Challenge accepted? Join us and Create the Unknown.

Why Ubisoft Toronto?

Located in Toronto\'s up-and-coming Junction Triangle neighbourhood since 2010, Ubisoft Toronto is a studio full of passionate and experienced game developers focused on making innovative and exciting games. With over 35 languages spoken, Ubisoft Toronto is as diverse as the booming city it calls home. At Ubisoft Toronto, we are passionate about positive culture. We host monthly team celebrations, organize events for employees and their families, and we offer a variety of health and wellness initiatives like on-site yoga, on-site occupational therapists, flexible days, and an abundance of fresh fruit to promote a balanced life.

Ubisoft Toronto conducts annual performance reviews to help our team develop their careers and grow with our studio, and we provide the opportunity for salary increases annually as part of the performance review process. Ubisoft Toronto also offers a comprehensive health benefits package, generous RRSP matching, industry education support, training, and career development.

Join us and see for yourself why Ubisoft is rated one of Canada\xe2\x80\x99s Top 100 Employers, and one of Canada\xe2\x80\x99s Top Employers for Young People multiple years running!

Join Us!

We hunt for talent from across the industry \xe2\x80\x93 seasoned experts who know what it takes to ship world-class games and the next generation of game developer all-stars. We value team chemistry and a desire to grow our studio together. If this sounds like your kind of studio, what are you waiting for? Apply to join us now!

Ubisoft Toronto is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all interested parties. The studio welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities and we are committed to providing reasonable accommodation upon request. We thank you for your interest, however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. No agencies please.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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