Company Description
NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our theme parks and consumer experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, MSNBC, CNBC, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, USA Network, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through Universal Filmed Entertainment Group and Universal Studio Group, and have world-renowned theme parks and attractions through Universal Destinations & Experiences. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.
Our impact is rooted in improving the communities where our employees, customers, and audiences live and work. We have a rich tradition of giving back and ensuring our employees have the opportunity to serve their communities. We champion an inclusive culture and strive to attract and develop a talented workforce to create and deliver a wide range of content reflecting our world.
Comcast NBCUniversal has announced its intent to create a new publicly traded company ('SpinCo') comprised of most of NBCUniversal's cable television networks, including USA Network, CNBC, MSNBC, Oxygen, E!, SYFY and Golf Channel along with complementary digital assets Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow, GolfPass, and SportsEngine. The well-capitalized company will have significant scale as a pure-play set of assets anchored by leading news, sports and entertainment content. The spin-off is expected to be completed during 2025.
Job Description
NBCUniversal recherche un directeur/directrice créatif chevronné avec une expérience dans les jeux AAA en monde ouvert pour aider à définir la direction créative d'un nouveau projet de divertissement ambitieux.
NBCUniversal is looking for a seasoned Creative Director with experience in AAA open-world games to help shape the creative direction of an ambitious new entertainment project.
Responsabilités / Responsibilities:
- Définir la vision créative globale du jeu, y compris la narration, le gameplay et la création de mondes.
- Collaborer avec les directeurs artistique, technique et audio pour assurer une expérience de jeu cohérente et immersive.
- Constituer et gérer une équipe de designers, de scénaristes et de développeurs narratifs.
- Promouvoir les principes de conception centrés sur le joueur et les mécaniques de jeu UGC innovantes.
- Exploiter l'utilisation des technologies d'IA pour créer des environnements PNJ immersifs.
- Travailler en étroite collaboration avec les partenaires de co-développement pour maintenir la cohérence créative.
- Présenter la vision du jeu et les progrès à la direction de NBCUniversal et aux parties prenantes externes
- Define the overall creative vision for the game, including narrative, gameplay, and world-building.
- Collaborate with the Art, Tech, and Audio Directors to ensure a cohesive and immersive game experience.
- Build and manage a team of designers, writers, and narrative developers.
- Champion player-centric design principles and innovative UGC gameplay mechanics.
- Leverage the use of AI technologies to drive immersive NPC environments.
- Work closely with co-development partners to maintain creative consistency.
- Present the game vision and progress to NBCUniversal leadership and external stakeholders.
Qualifications
Exigences de base :
- Plus de 15 ans d'expérience dans des rôles de leadership créatif au sein de l'industrie du jeu vidéo.
- Un historique avéré de livraison de plusieurs titres AAA en monde ouvert.
- Expertise en narration, mécaniques de jeu et engagement des joueurs.
- Solides compétences en leadership et en communication, avec la capacité d'inspirer des équipes multidisciplinaires.
Caractéristiques souhaitées :
- Une compréhension approfondie de l'industrie du jeu, des tendances actuelles et des préférences des joueurs.
- Compétences en résolution de problèmes, souci du détail et capacité à prospérer dans un environnement rapide.
- Une passion pour créer des expériences de jeu innovantes et émotionnellement impactantes.
Exigences supplémentaires :
- Hybride : Ce poste a été désigné comme hybride, contribuant généralement depuis le bureau au moins trois jours par semaine.
- Les candidats intéressés doivent soumettre un CV en ligne pour être considérés pour ce poste.
Basic Requirements:
- 15+ years of experience in creative leadership roles within the video game industry.
- A proven track record of shipping multiple AAA open-world titles.
- Expertise in storytelling, game mechanics, and player engagement.
- Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to inspire multidisciplinary teams.
Desired Characteristics:
- A deep understanding of the gaming industry, current trends, and player preferences
- Problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
- A passion for creating innovative and emotionally impactful player experiences.
Additional Requirements:
- Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the NBCU Montreal office a minimum of three days per week.
- Interested candidates must submit a resume/CV online to be considered for this position.
Additional Information
As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. NBCUniversal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to [email protected].
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From film, television, news, theme parks, interactive media, and streaming, our people are at the center of it all. Here, we solve complex and business-critical problems. That’s why we’re looking for people to help us continue our evolution, imagining and delivering the most innovative and disruptive products and services through the latest tech advancements in the industry.
Here you can develop solutions. You’ll develop solutions that allow engineers to broadcast live TV from the comfort of their homes. These solutions will enable the use of our collection of hundreds of thousands of distinct intellectual properties across our film, television and streaming brands.
Here you can transform. You’ll make decisions and solve complex problems by leveraging insights that come from data, building AI to help enable solutions to optimize every aspect of our content eco-system.
Here you can build. You’ll build emerging immersive technologies that are used to power the broadcasts and streaming of global events like the Super Bowl and Olympics. You can create secure, elastic cloud-based services connecting parts of our global platform ecosystem that effect tens of millions of viewers, consumers and businesses that consume and love NBCUniversal’s content. And while you design, build and architect your career, we have the culture to make sure you’re supported.
Here you can work and still live your best life!
We’re leaders in our fields. We hire smart people and trust them to get the job done. We are never too busy to develop a fellow colleague. We understand our goals – or we ask. When we see something that needs doing – we do it. We make data-driven decisions. We fiercely believe in our talent and their growth. If you're ready to make an impact, here you can.
Why Work With Us
For us, it's more than just a work life. It's a daily passion. We take great pride in our legacy. We find fun in the challenge. We collaborate and inspire others. We're always creating, always solving and always ahead of competition.
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