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Roll Overview:

we are looking for innovative, creative and dynamic people, who are ready for challenges and willing to make their mark within, as well as in the video game industry. As leader in the game industry and is one of the most important game developer in the Quebec City area. We want to broaden our market and get off the beaten track!


Job Description:

The Lead Game Designer will plan, detail, and supervise the work of game designers. The incumbent will ensure the team’s performance and resolve and manage the situations that hinder game design production objectives. The incumbent will also actively participate in the creation and development of the game design by supporting the Creative Director.
The main and routine tasks of the project lead, game design are to:
-Understand consumer needs and ensure that the elements developed by the team will contribute to player satisfaction and enjoyment;
-Assess the workload vs. production capacity, plan the work, and set priorities for the game design team;
-Allocate duties and follow the evolution of the team’s progress on game design deliverables;
-Communicate the project objectives, strategies, and general information to all team members so as to give visibility to the advancement of the development of the game and the other crafts;
-Actively participate in the decision-making process with management and oversee the necessary adjustments to ensure that the game design team meets expectations;
-Supervise and be responsible for providing clear and structured project documents to ensure that gameplay intentions are understood and that team members are working on the right elements (ingredients, game system, gaming modes, behaviour specifications, etc.);
-Carry out performance follow ups and assessments;

Profile:
- Minimum of 7 years as a game designer. Experience supervising a game design team a significant asset. Any other relevant experience.
-Excellent ability to organize and structure his/her own work and that of the team (follow ups, control, schedule);
-Communication skills (inter-team, etc.);
-Management and planning skills;
-Ability to adapt to situations;
-Strong analytical skills;
-Ability to work as part of a team;
-Client focus (internal and external).