The Company:
This global gaming studio has been proudly crafting some of the world’s most well-known games for over twenty years, including 2 of the most downloaded games of all time! They put their passion into every pixel! With some of the biggest game rights in the world, teaming up with powerhouse brands like Disney, Lego, Universal, Mattel and Lamborghini, they are globally recognized for the creative game experiences they craft. Part of one of the world’s biggest media groups, they have the mana and resources to aim for the very best.
The role:
Under the supervision of the Montreal studio manager, you will, as part of your duties as product owner, be responsible for a brand-new game project. You and your team will be responsible for developing this new project from scratch. Everything needs to be created! They are therefore looking for someone versatile, who is capable of meeting the demands of the market and quickly iterating new ideas/solutions.
Responsibilities:
- Participating in, and assisting with, the recruitment of your main team
- Knowing how to present new ideas to the studio manager for your new project and taking initiative
- Developing the creative, artistic and design direction of the project with the help of your team
- Working according to the Agile method on this project and understanding how to quickly overcome any failures in order to start a new project, if necessary
- Demonstrating leadership by inspiring passion within your team
- Managing production in terms of milestones (project management)
- Managing the budget
Requirements:
- You have at least 5+ years of relevant industry experience in a similar position or as a producer, game designer, creative director or product manager.
- You have already worked in a gaming studio as part of a production team, and have excellent knowledge of this market and the associated game mechanisms.
- You are creative, with a proactive disposition and a certain practicality that will enable you to successfully reach the various stages related to the project.
- Thanks to your talents as a communicator, you are able to propose an idea or a project to management and bring it to life for the team.
- You know how to work in Agile mode, you’re not afraid of failure, and you’re able to bounce back quickly, if necessary.
- You demonstrate strong motivation and daring.
What They Offer
- Flexible schedule
- Friday afternoon off all year round!
- 3 weeks’ vacation and mobile days off, available as of your start date
- Time off between Christmas and New Year’s Day
- Group RRSP program with employer contributions
- Great group insurance program
- Free 24/7 access to a virtual medical clinic
- The Employee and Family Assistance Program
- Partial reimbursement of your commuting costs (for public transit and/or parking)
- Regular activities and prizes courtesy of our Social Committee
- Secure bike storage room and a subsidy to encourage active transportation (during the summer)
- Daily snacks (fruit, coffee, etc.)
- Friday happy hours
- A game room
- A rooftop terrace
- Fitness classes
If you’re looking for an opportunity to join a cutting-edge environment, working on some of the most exciting applications and technology in the business, don’t hesitate in putting forward an application! To automatically receive notifications upon new roles and market updates, follow our LinkedIn page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/white-bay-search/
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