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Lead Game Designer

Lead Game Designer

Frima Studio • Québec, Quebec, Canada
4 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description
Job Description

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

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.


Additional Information

Come be a Game Changer with us!

To find out more about us

https://frimastudio.com/en/about/

Come and make a difference with us! #FrimaLife

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