Ubisoft, a leading name in the gaming industry, has made a big announcement today. The company has revealed that Katie Scott, a ten-year veteran of the games industry and an award-winning professional, has joined Ubisoft’s Global Creative Office as Vice President of Editorial. This news is generating a lot of buzz in the industry, as Scott’s experience and expertise are expected to help shape the company’s creative vision.
Overseeing and Collaborating with Creative Teams Across the World
In her new role, Katie Scott will be responsible for overseeing and collaborating with Ubisoft’s creative teams across the world. Her primary focus will be to power the vision behind Ubisoft’s vast portfolio of games and products, ensuring alignment between teams and Ubisoft’s editorial strategy. Given her background in game design and editorial strategy, Scott is expected to bring a fresh perspective to the company and help it stay ahead of the competition.
A Background in Game Design and Passionate Advocate for Diversity, Inclusion, and Accessibility
Scott is a former Game Design Director at Xbox’s The Coalition Studio and Senior Designer at EA. She has contributed creatively to over a dozen games, including the Gears of War series and FIFA. In addition, she is a passionate advocate for Diversity, Inclusion, and Accessibility. During her tenure at The Coalition Studio, Scott served as the Accessibility Champion, where she helped create and contribute to frameworks for production teams to include more and better representation in their games. This makes her a perfect fit for Ubisoft, which has been working hard to promote diversity and inclusivity in the gaming industry.
Excitement and Enthusiasm for the Future
In a statement, Scott expressed her excitement about joining Ubisoft and collaborating with the company’s talented, international teams to build memorable experiences that bring players from around the world together. She added that Ubisoft’s brands are some of the most beloved in the industry, and she is eager to work with the productive teams to help shape the creative vision behind them.
“I am excited to join Ubisoft and collaborate with its talented, international teams to build memorable experiences that bring together players from around the world,” says Scott. “Ubisoft’s brands are some of the most beloved in the industry, and I look forward to working with our productive teams to help shape the creative vision behind them.”
Marie-Sophie de Waubert, Senior Vice President of Studio Operations, also expressed her confidence in Scott’s ability to lead diverse teams on complex, multifaceted productions. She believes that Scott’s expertise in game design and editorial strategy will empower Ubisoft’s production teams to co-build the company’s creative vision across its portfolio and continue to develop inclusive titles that players from every walk of life can enjoy.
“Katie is an expert in game design and editorial strategy, with a solid track record of leading diverse teams on complex, multifaceted productions," adds Marie-Sophie de Waubert, Senior Vice President of Studio Operations. “I am confident that as a member of the Global Creative Office, she will empower our production teams to co-build Ubisoft’s creative vision across our portfolio, and help us continue to develop inclusive titles that players from every walk of life can enjoy.”"
