Lead Game Designer
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 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: your well-being is important to us.
- Complete group insurance from day one;
- A contribution to your RRSP
- 400$ 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
What your weeks are going to look like
- 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
What we're looking for
- 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
Come be a Game Changer with us!
To find out more about us
https://frimastudio.com/en/about/
Come and make a difference with us! #FrimaLife
- Find out more about us: https://frimastudio.com/a-propos/
- About our culture: https://vimeo.com/766900522?share=copyLe
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