Lead concepteur.trice de jeu

Frima Studio • Quebec, QC

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

Frima is looking for an impactful player! Frima is looking for a Lead Game Designer to help its game design team level up. 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 on all platforms.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in video game design or other diploma related to the job, combined with equivalent experience.
• A minimum of five (5) years of experience in game design.
• Experience as a Lead Game Designer or in a similar role.
• Mastery of the Unreal game engine.
• Excellent understanding of the synergy between mechanics, narrative, and visuals.
• Excellent knowledge of the different stages involved in creating a video game and the technical constraints specific to the video game universe.
• Bilingualism (English/French).
• Available for international travel as needed.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to anticipate and manage risks throughout development.
• Sense of organization and prioritization to ensure timely project delivery.
• Excellent communication and interdisciplinary collaboration skills.
• Demonstrated curiosity in new technologies.
• Strong demonstrated leadership skills for teams and projects.
• Ability to mobilize and mentor.
• Great analytical and synthesis skills and great ease in communicating ideas.
• Excellent critical sense of a finished product.
• Ability to question oneself.
• Diplomacy, patience, resourcefulness, organization, and rigor.

Responsibilities

• Determine and apply the most appropriate technical and conceptual means to achieve the project vision while respecting production constraints (technical, budgetary, and temporal).
• Organize and lead regular meetings with the team to monitor progress, anticipate risks, and validate adherence to deadlines.
• Monitor the evolution of deliverables and ensure that standards of quality, consistency, and playability are met.
• Mobilize, coach, and support the direct team by ensuring their coaching through continuous feedback.
• Develop a relationship of trust with the partner and act as the main point of contact in their area of expertise.
• Participate in project reviews and post-mortems to continuously improve processes and deliverables.
• Collaborate with the Design team across the studio to develop and share best design practices.

Benefits

• 4.5-day work week, year-round (Friday afternoon off).
• Truly flexible work: 100% remote (for residents of Quebec), hybrid mode, or 100% in-person, your choice.
• Up to 7 weeks of vacation per year, sick days & personal days: your well-being matters to us.
• Comprehensive group insurance from day one.
• Contribution to your RRSP.
• An allowance of $400 for the purchase of ergonomic equipment.
• Access to chair massages, fresh fruits and snacks, a gym, sports activities, etc.
• Presentations of projects and updates on a regular basis: we keep our team informed of developments at Frima.
• Close-knit, caring, and inclusive teams, even remotely!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior