Lead Game Designer

1 week ago

rue Victor Revillon Québec Quebec Canada Frima Studio Full time
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.

At Frima, we've been cultivating creative audacity for over 20 years We're proud to have been recognized by as one of Canada's top employers in the video game industry for 2021, 2022 and

And the reason is simple, we know how to take care of our people:

  • 4.5 days of work per week, year-round. (Friday pm off);
  • Truly flexible working: remote (for residents of the province of Quebec), hybrid or 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 the most appropriate technical and conceptual approaches to achieve the project vision while respecting production constraints;
  • Organize and lead regular team meetings to track progress, anticipate risks, and ensure timelines are met;
  • Monitor deliverables and ensure standards for quality, consistency, gameplay, and schedules are respected;
  • Actively contribute to the design and development of the video game in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team;
  • Work closely with the Design Director (core team) to stay aligned with company standards;
  • Mobilize, mentor, and support the direct team through ongoing coaching and continuous feedback;
  • Build a trusted relationship with the partner and act as the main point of contact;
  • Develop and share design best practices with other leads and the manager;
  • Contribute to improving design processes to optimize efficiency and creativity.
Qualifications

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in game design or another job-related field combined with equivalent experience;
  • Minimum of five (5) years of experience in game design;
  • Team leadership experience;
  • Strong command of the Unreal game engine;
  • Solid mobile development experience;
  • Experience on a third-person shooter game, an asset;
  • Ability to travel abroad when required;
  • Excellent command of both written and spoken French and English. English proficiency is required, as we collaborate with English-speaking partners.

What we value in our team

  • Entrepreneurial mindset, strong initiative, and the ability to proactively drive topics forward;
  • Excellent communication and cross-disciplinary collaboration skills, with ease working in a co-development environment;
  • Demonstrated curiosity for new technologies, market trends, and design best practices, with a willingness to experiment and innovate.
Additional Information

Come and make a difference with us #FrimaLife

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