{"id":4039,"date":"2026-06-30T13:00:12","date_gmt":"2026-06-30T13:00:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/frimastudio.com\/career\/lead-game-designer\/"},"modified":"2026-07-26T02:00:10","modified_gmt":"2026-07-26T02:00:10","slug":"lead-game-designer","status":"publish","type":"career","link":"https:\/\/frimastudio.com\/en\/career\/lead-game-designer\/","title":{"rendered":"Lead Game Designer"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Company Description<\/h2>\n<p>We need an impact player!<\/p>\n<p>Frima is looking for a Lead Game Designer to help take its design team to the next level.<\/p>\n<p>&#xa0;<\/p>\n<p><em>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.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>&#xa0;<\/p>\n<p><strong>We take care of our people<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>4.5 days of work per week, year-round. (Friday pm off);<\/li>\n<li>Truly flexible working: 100% remote (for residents of the province of Quebec), hybrid or 100% in person, the choice is yours;<\/li>\n<li>Up to 7 weeks vacation per year, sick days &amp; personal days: your well-being is important to us.<\/li>\n<li>Complete group insurance from day one;<\/li>\n<li>A contribution to your RRSP<\/li>\n<li>400$ allowance towards the purchase of ergonomic equipment;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Life at the Studio&#xa0;<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Access to chair massages, fresh fruit and snacks, gym, sports activities, etc;<\/li>\n<li>Regular presentations of projects and new developments: we keep our team up to date on all Frima developments;<\/li>\n<li>Close-knit, caring and inclusive teams, even remotely!<\/li>\n<li>Come and discover the rest for yourself!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Job Description<\/h2>\n<p><strong>What your weeks are going to look like<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Determine and implement the most appropriate technical and conceptual approaches to achieve the project\u2019s vision while adhering to production constraints (technical, budgetary, and time-related);<\/li>\n<li>Organize and lead regular meetings with the team to monitor progress, anticipate risks, and verify adherence to deadlines;<\/li>\n<li>Monitor the development of deliverables and ensure that standards for quality, consistency, and playability are met;<\/li>\n<li>Motivate, guide, and support the direct team by providing coaching through ongoing feedback;<\/li>\n<li>Build a relationship of trust with the partner and serve as the primary point of contact within your area of expertise;<\/li>\n<li>Participate in project reviews and post-mortems to continuously improve processes and deliverables;<\/li>\n<li>Collaborate with the studio-wide Design team to develop and share best design practices.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Qualifications<\/h2>\n<p><strong>What we&#8217;re looking for<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Bachelor\u2019s degree in video game design or another degree related to the position, combined with experience deemed equivalent;<\/li>\n<li>A minimum of five (5) years of experience in game design;<\/li>\n<li>Experience as a Lead Game Designer or in a similar role;<\/li>\n<li>Proficiency with the Unreal Engine;<\/li>\n<li>Excellent understanding of the synergy between game mechanics, narrative, and visuals;<\/li>\n<li>Excellent knowledge of the various stages involved in creating a video game and the technical constraints specific to the video game industry;<\/li>\n<li>Bilingual (English\/French);<\/li>\n<li>Willing to travel internationally as needed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&#xa0;<\/p>\n<p><strong>What we value in our team<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Ability to anticipate and manage risks throughout the development process;<\/li>\n<li>Strong organizational and prioritization skills to ensure projects are delivered on time;<\/li>\n<li>Excellent communication and interdisciplinary collaboration skills;<\/li>\n<li>Demonstrated curiosity about new technologies;<\/li>\n<li>Proven strong team and project leadership skills;<\/li>\n<li>Ability to motivate and mentor;<\/li>\n<li>Strong analytical and synthesis skills, and the ability to communicate ideas clearly;<\/li>\n<li>Excellent critical eye for a finished product;<\/li>\n<li>Ability to question assumptions;<\/li>\n<li>Diplomacy, patience, resourcefulness, organization, and attention to detail.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Additional Information<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Come be a Game Changer with us!&#xa0;<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&#xa0;<\/p>\n<p><strong>To find out more about us<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/frimastudio.com\/en\/about\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/frimastudio.com\/en\/about\/<\/a>&#xa0;<\/strong><\/p>\n<div><\/div>\n<p>Come and make a difference with us! <strong>#FrimaLife<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Find out more about us: <a href=\"https:\/\/frimastudio.com\/en\/about\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/frimastudio.com\/a-propos\/<\/a><\/li>\n<li>About our culture: <a href=\"https:\/\/vimeo.com\/766900522?share=copy\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/vimeo.com\/766900522?share=copyLe<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&#xa0;<\/p>\n<p><em>The masculine gender is used only to lighten the text. 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