Frima Studio is hiring a Lead Game Designer

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. 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. 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.