Video and Motion Designer

Ubisoft’s 19,000 team members, working across more than 30 countries around the world, are bound by a common mission to enrich players’ lives with original and memorable gaming experiences. Their commitment and talent have brought to life many acclaimed franchises such as Assassin’s Creed, Far Cry, Watch Dogs, Just Dance, Rainbow Six, and many more to come. Ubisoft is an equal opportunity employer that believes diverse backgrounds and perspectives are key to creating worlds where both players and teams can thrive and express themselves. If you are excited about solving game-changing challenges, cutting edge technologies and pushing the boundaries of entertainment, we invite you to join our journey and help us create the unknown.

The Video and Motion Designer is primarily accountable for creating video and motion graphics content that supports the community strategic plan set by the Community Developers (CD). Responsibilities include creating/editing video and motion assets, capturing footage in-game using the marketing camera or gameplay, collaborating with CDs and Community Managers (CM) to provide creative input for video content, and maintaining a thorough understanding of supported games in their portfolio. This role will rely on working closely with stakeholders to execute multi-channel content strategies, anticipate feedback, and implement changes where necessary. In this role, Video Editors create and maintain processes that allow the Community team to create content at scale. It is their responsibility to balance the needs of the business with the tools we have available.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Be the Community team’s content editor, responsible for creating motion graphics, and short and long form video content supporting a variety of brands across all social platforms.
2. Understanding of social media platforms and their mechanics.
3. Understanding and keeping up with social media trends, being a driving force to implement them into strategy.
4. Ensure creative consistency across edited pieces adhering to brand and IP guidelines.
5. Maintain in-depth understanding of game capture tools required for our games.
6. Capture video footage in-game that will utilize marketing camera and gameplay footage.
7. Address feedback and offer constructive and strategic input and suggestions.
8. Work alongside Associate Manager to organize, log, and manage assets.
9. Deliver weekly estimates for what assets can be delivered and when, adjusting as needed.
10. Maintain and document video editing standards.
11. Collaborate with CDs and CMs on project timelines, asset coordination, scripts, brainstorming sessions, and capture needs.
12. Ensure videos are localized according to established content strategies.

BUSINESS RELATED CONTACTS:

• Community Team – Community Managers, Community Developers, Associate Manager and Portfolio Lead.
• Brand Team - very rarely and only for feedback when CM and CD are not available

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EXPERIENCE:

• Proficiency in understanding modern video game genres and platforms, including hands-on experience in gameplay capture, video production editing, and content publishing.
• Understanding of how game capture works. 
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and prioritize projects.
• Open minded to feedback.
• Highly organized and able to correctly label / tag video assets in a variety of asset management systems.

COMPUTER SKILLS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have experience with:

• Adobe Creative Suite: After Effects, Premier, Photoshop, and plug-ins 

• Editing short and long form videos for social media. (X, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, Youtube)

• Creating SRT or other captioning files 
   
• Creating visual content in digital or standard media (video, photography, gaming, etc.)  

Please include a link of your recent portfolio when applying for this role!

In line with Ubisoft's hybrid work model, our flexible work policy includes a minimum of three days per week in our Newcastle office, with the option to work from home up to two days.

Benefits

With Ubisoft CRC, you will receive a competitive salary along with:

• Personal performance bonus
• Private Health Insurance (including eye care and dental)
• Life Assurance
• Long Term Disability Insurance
• Pension
• Significant discount on the world’s best video games
• Access to Ubisoft's back catalogue on PC
• 25 days of holiday

Perks:

• We work in the heart of Newcastle city centre, right on top of Haymarket metro station in a lively, international and creative space.
• A kitchen stocked with cereals, fruits, unlimited filtered water, teas, coffee
• Regular professional and social events
• Flexible working hours
• A casual dress code
• Fun, we like to work hard but have a laugh too!

Ubisoft offers the same job opportunities to all, without any distinction of gender, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, social status, disability or age. Ubisoft ensures the development of an inclusive work environment which mirrors the diversity of our players’ community.