Lead concepteur.trice de jeu

Frima StudioQuebec, QC
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!
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