Lead Game Designer

We need an impact 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 and Montreal for over 20 years, and we bring together hundreds of passionate talents united by one ambition: to create unforgettable games on all platforms.*

We take care of our world

• 4.5 workdays per week, year-round. (Friday pm off);
• A truly flexible work environment: 100% remote (for people residing in the province of Quebec), hybrid or 100% in-person, it's up to you;
• Up to 7 weeks of vacation per year, sick days & personal days: your well-being matters to us.
• Full collective insurance coverage upon arrival;
• A contribution to your REER;
• A $400 allowance for purchasing ergonomic equipment;

Life at the studio

• Access to chair massages, fresh fruits and snacks, a gym, sports activities, etc.;
• Regular presentations of projects and news: we keep our team informed of developments at Frima;
• Cohesive, supportive and inclusive teams, even at a distance!
• Come discover the rest for yourself!

What Your Weeks Will Look Like

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

What We Are Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in game design or another relevant diploma 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;
• Proficiency in the Unreal game engine;
• Excellent understanding of the synergy between mechanics, narrative, and visuals;
• Excellent knowledge of the various stages involved in creating a video game and the technical constraints specific to the gaming universe;
• Bilingualism (English/French);
• Available to travel internationally if needed.

What We Value in Our Team

• Ability to anticipate and manage risks throughout development;
• Sense of organization and prioritization to ensure project delivery on time;
• Excellent communication and interdisciplinary collaboration skills;
• Demonstrated curiosity about new technologies;
• Strong demonstrated leadership skills in team and project management;
• Ability to mobilize and mentor;
• Strong analytical, synthesis and communication skills;
• Excellent critical sense of a finished product;
• Capacity for self-reflection;
• Diplomacy, patience, resourcefulness, organization and rigor.
• Additional Information
• Come make a difference with us!

To learn more

• About us: https://frimastudio.com/a-propos/
• About our culture: https://vimeo.com/766900522?share=copy

*The masculine is used solely to lighten the text.

Only selected candidates will be contacted.