Lead Game Designer
Frima Studio seeks a Lead Game Designer to help elevate our design team's impact. The role offers flexible, remote or hybrid work across Quebec, and a 4.5‑day work week (Freed Friday afternoons). Competitive benefits include up to 7 weeks of vacation, sick and personal days, comprehensive insurance, REER contribution, and a $400 ergonomic equipment allowance.
Life at the Studio
- Massage chair access, fresh fruit, snacks, gym, and sports activities.
- Regular project and product presentations.
- Strong, inclusive, and supportive team culture, both in‑person and remote.
- Discover more about us through our website and culture videos.
What You’ll Do
- Identify suitable technical and conceptual means to realize the project vision while respecting production constraints.
- Organize and animate regular meetings with your team to monitor progress, anticipate risks, and validate schedules.
- Track deliverables ensuring quality, consistency, gameplay, and timelines meet standards.
- Actively participate in game design and creation with the multidisciplinary team.
- Collaborate with the Design Director (core team) to align with company standards.
- Coach and support your direct team, providing continuous feedback.
- Develop a trusted partnership and act as the primary point of contact with partners.
- Share design best practices with other leads and managers.
- Improve design processes to increase efficiency and creativity.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s in Game Design or a related field combined with equivalent experience.
- Minimum 5 years of game design experience.
- Leadership experience.
- Proficiency in Unreal Engine.
- Strong mobile experience.
- Experience with third‑person shooters is a plus.
- Willingness to travel outside the country as needed.
- Excellent written and spoken French and English; English proficiency required for collaboration with anglophone partners.
We Value
- Entrepreneurial spirit, initiative and ability to move projects forward proactively.
- Excellent communication and interdisciplinary collaboration skills with a comfort for co‑development.
- Curiosity about new technologies, market trends and design best practices, and a willingness to experiment and innovate.
Additional Information
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Learn more about us: https://frimastudio.com/a-propos/ – culture video: https://vimeo.com/766900522?share=copy
Gender neutral language is used for brevity. Only selected candidates will be contacted.
Job Details
Seniority Level: Mid‑Senior
Employment Type: Full‑time
Job Function: Information Technology – Software Development, IT Services, IT Consulting
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Frima is an exceptional employer that fosters a dynamic and inclusive work culture, offering remote and flexible hours to accommodate your lifestyle. With a focus on employee growth, you will have the opportunity to lead innovative projects while enjoying generous vacation time and comprehensive health benefits, making it a rewarding place to advance your career in the vibrant video game industry of Quebec.
