Hello,

We hope your semester is off to a great start!

As students begin planning their portfolios, projects, and career exploration for the year ahead, Ubisoft Toronto is excited to share several opportunities to connect with industry professionals, build skills, and showcase talent.

We'd greatly appreciate your help sharing these opportunities with your members and peers.

From competitions and networking opportunities to virtual career talks, there are multiple ways for aspiring game developers to get involved this fall.

Whether you are interested in programming, art, animation, design, audio, VFX, or simply learning more about the gaming industry, there's something for everyone

🎮 Develop at Ubisoft

Applications are now open | Deadline: October 31

Develop at Ubisoft (DAU) is designed to support emerging talent through a guided mentorship program that provides opportunities to connect with Ubisoft professionals, receive feedback, and showcase their skills. This initiative supports individuals from genders historically underrepresented in gaming and STEM. 

🔗 Learn more and apply:
Develop at Ubisoft

🏆 Ubisoft Toronto NEXT

Competition now live

Ubisoft Toronto NEXT challenges students and recent graduates to showcase their skills in game development disciplines for the opportunity to win a paid internship with Ubisoft Toronto.

Key Dates • Level Design Phase I Deadline: October 26
• Programming Phase I Deadline: November 16
• Final Submission Deadline (all disciplines): January 11

What's New This Year?

• The Programming discipline will feature two phases for the first time, giving participants additional opportunities to demonstrate their skills throughout the competition.

Disciplines Include

• 3D Art
• Animation
• Level Design
• Programming
• Technical Animation
• VFX

🔗 Learn more:
Ubisoft Toronto NEXT

🎙️ Ubisoft Toronto Speaker Series

Explore Careers in Game Development

We're launching a new virtual Speaker Series where students can hear directly from Ubisoft experts and learn about a variety of career paths in the video game industry.

Our first session features James Wells discussing Audio & Sound Design, including his career journey, day-to-day work, and advice for aspiring professionals.

📅 Thursday, October 15 at 12:00 PM ET

🔗 Register here:
Ubisoft Toronto Speaker Series: Audio & Sound Design

✨ Meet the Studio: VFX

Learn About Visual Effects in Game Development

Curious about VFX? Join Ubisoft Toronto professionals for an inside look at visual effects in game development and discover how VFX brings game worlds to life.

Participants will:

• Learn about VFX careers in the gaming industry
• Discover how visual effects are created for games
• Meet Ubisoft professionals working in the field
• Learn more about the VFX Challenge featured in Ubisoft Toronto NEXT

📅 Friday, October 16 at 12:00 PM ET

🔗 Register here:
Meet the Studio: VFX

Thank you for helping us connect students with opportunities to learn, grow, and break into the gaming industry. We truly appreciate your continued support.

If you'd be interested in having Ubisoft Toronto participate in a classroom presentation, panel discussion, or information session, we'd be happy to connect.

Best regards,

Ubisoft Toronto Campus Team
UbiTO-Campus@ubisoft.com