Role Description Frima is looking for a Lead Game Designer to help take its design team to the next level. 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 - 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. Requirements - 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. Benefits - 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. - 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!