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Develop at Ubisoft

At Ubisoft, we believe that great games are made by teams with a wide range of perspectives and experiences.

Develop at Ubisoft is a mentorship program for students and recent graduates (with less than two years of experience) looking to grow their skills in Game Design, Audio, or Programming.

This initiative supports individuals from genders historically underrepresented in gaming and STEM. Participants receive one-on-one mentorship from Ubisoft developers who volunteer their time, gain hands-on project experience, and develop valuable soft skills to support their professional journey.

Develop at Ubisoft is one of several talent programs we offer to engage and support different audiences across the industry. Please note: this program is not tied to any hiring process.

This year’s mentorship opportunities include: Programming and Game Design (Mobile) Programming, Game Design, and Audio (PC/Console)

Mentorship Program

More people are playing video games today than ever before, and this mentorship offers a chance to nurture future talent while encouraging creativity and new ideas. By opening our doors to individuals from groups historically underrepresented in the industry, we aim to give aspiring young talent the chance to gain valuable experience and share their unique perspectives.

From January to May 2026 (with exact timelines varying on location), selected mentees will work on a project based on a given theme. They will be mentored by volunteer Ubisoft developers, including from our mobile studios, who will provide feedback and guidance throughout the mentorship to help them develop their own personal project.

GAME DESIGN

In the Game Design track, you will pitch a design concept outlining your intentions and its impact on player experience. You will also follow the production journey of a Game Designer at Ubisoft, working towards developing a prototype plan.

PROGRAMMING

In the Programming track, you will develop and submit a game using either C++ or C# with a freely available development tool, such as Unity for mobile. Specific to Toronto: In this technical challenge, you will have to submit a game made entirely in C++ using a provided API.

AUDIO

In the Audio track, you will create and submit an original sound design using a freely available digital audio workstation (DAW) or middleware tool, such as Wwise. You will design and integrate audio for specific events — for example, animations, ambiences, and interactive elements — ensuring the sound design fits the overall visual style.

PROCESS & KEY DATES

APPLICATION PERIOD

October 13th - 31st

Applications must include a resume and portfolio.

SELECTION PROCESS

November 3rd-14th

30-minute exploratory chat with mentor.

Selected mentees announced by November 19th.

TRAININGS

November 24th- December 12th

Mentees take part in a series of training sessions.

Trainings prepare participants for the mentorship period and project development.

MENTORING

January - May 2026

Regular 1:1 calls with mentors who help guide the project based on the provided creative brief.

VIRTUAL CLOSING CEREMONY

May 2026

Mentees will present their final projects at the online closing event.

HEAR FROM OUR LAST PARTICIPANTS

Develop at Ubisoft – Mentees and Mentors Share Their Experience!

The 4th edition of the Develop at Ubisoft program wrapped up recently. Three mentees and mentors reflect on their experience within the program.

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IMANE TARUF, DEVELOP AT UBISOFT 2022 PROGRAMMING, IVORY TOWER STUDIO

“This program helped me develop both my programming and soft skills!"

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GIULIA SANTIN, DEVELOP AT UBISOFT 2020 GAME DESIGNER, TORONTO STUDIO

“I would encourage everyone to take part in Develop at Ubisoft."

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