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 versatile 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 new 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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