Company Description We need an impact player! Frima is looking for a Lead Game Designer to help take its design team to the next level. We are Frima, a video game development studio based in Quebec City and Montreal for over 20 years, bringing together hundreds of passionate talents united by a single ambition: to create unforgettable games across all platforms. We take care of our people
4.5 days of work per week, year-round. (Friday pm off)
Truly flexible working: 100% remote (for residents of the province of Quebec), hybrid or 100% in person, the choice is yours
Up to 7 weeks vacation per year, sick days & personal days: your well-being is important to us
Complete group insurance from day one;
A contribution to your RRSP400$ allowance towards the purchase of ergonomic equipment;
Life at the Studio Access to chair massages, fresh fruit and snacks, gym, sports activities, etc;
Regular presentations of projects and current developments: we keep our team up to date on all Frima developments;
Close-knit, caring and inclusive teams, even remotely! Come and discover the rest for yourself!
Job Description Determine and implement the most appropriate technical and conceptual approaches to achieve the project’s vision while adhering to production constraints (technical, budgetary, and time-related)
Organize and lead regular meetings with the team to monitor progress, anticipate risks, and verify adherence to deadlines
Monitor the development of deliverables and ensure that standards for quality, consistency, and playability are met
Motivate, guide, and support the direct team by providing coaching through ongoing feedback




Build a relationship of trust with the partner and serve as the primary point of contact within your area of expertise
Participate in project reviews and post-mortems to continuously improve processes and deliverables
Collaborate with the studio-wide Design team to develop and share best design practices.
Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in video game design or another degree related to the position, combined with experience deemed equivalent
A minimum of five (5) years of experience in game design
Experience as a Lead Game Designer or in a similar role
Proficiency with the Unreal Engine
Excellent understanding of the synergy between game mechanics, narrative, and visuals
Excellent knowledge of the various stages involved in creating a video game and the technical constraints specific to the video game industry
Bilingual (English/French)
Willing to travel internationally as needed.
What we value in our team Ability to anticipate and manage risks throughout the development process
Strong organizational and prioritization skills to ensure projects are delivered on time
Excellent communication and interdisciplinary collaboration skills
Demonstrated curiosity about new technologies
Proven strong team and project leadership skills
Ability to motivate and mentor
Strong analytical and synthesis skills, and the ability to communicate ideas clearly
Excellent critical eye for a finished product
Ability to question assumptions
Diplomacy, patience, resourcefulness, organization, and attention to detail.
Additional Information Only selected candidates will be contacted.

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