Lead Game Designer

Frima Studio • Quebec, QC

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

Frima is looking for a Lead Game Designer to help take its design team to the next level. Frima is 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.

Requirements

• 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.

Nice To Haves

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• 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;
• Complete group insurance from day one;
• A contribution to your RRSP
• 400$ allowance towards the purchase of ergonomic equipment;
• Access to chair massages, fresh fruit and snacks, gym, sports activities, etc;
• Regular presentations of projects and new developments:
• Close-knit, caring and inclusive teams, even remotely!

What This Job Offers

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