Technical Producer

Frima Studio Inc.; Quebec; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% remote for Quebec residents

Hybrid or in-person options

Up to 7 weeks vacation

Group insurance from day one

RRSP contribution

Equipment allowance

Job summary

Frima Studio Inc. in Quebec City / Montreal seeks a Technical Producer to oversee major technical initiatives and production plans across a co-development project.

You will collaborate with directors, leads, and producers to translate directions into realistic plans and assess risks for timely delivery. The role requires a strong background in game engines (Unreal, Unity) and Agile PM practices, with fluency in French and English.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, project management, or equivalent.
• 10+ years of project management experience in the video game industry or similar field.
• Experience on at least one AAA or AA project.
• Strong understanding of software development cycles and game production pipelines.
• Good understanding of game architectures and engines (Unreal/Unity or proprietary).
• Excellent command of Agile methodologies and project management tools.
• Bilingual in French and English (spoken and written).

Responsibilities

• Plan and monitor the project's major technical initiatives.
• Collaborate with technical directors, leads, and producers to translate technical directions into production plans.
• Analyze risks and propose solutions to prevent delays while maintaining quality.
• Assess impact on scope, budgets, staffing, schedules, and product quality.
• Build trust with partners and act as primary contact in their area of expertise.
• Participate in project reviews and post mortems to improve processes and deliverables.
• Ensure partner satisfaction through transparency and follow up on requests and adjustments.

Skills

Project management

Agile methodologies

Communication

Bilingual (French & English)

Software development lifecycle

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science / software engineering / PM or equivalent

Tools

Unreal Engine

Unity Engine

PM tools

Job description

Ready to take your career to the next level? Frima is looking for a Technical Producer to join a team on one of our biggest co-development projects!

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.

We take care of our people

• 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;

Life at the Studio

• 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!
• Come and discover the rest for yourself!

Job Description

What your weeks are going to look like

• Plan and monitor the project's major technical initiatives;
• Collaborate with technical directors, leads, and producers to translate technical directions into realistic production plans that align with the project's objectives;
• Analyze risks and propose solutions, in collaboration with stakeholders, to prevent delays and technical issues while maintaining a high standard of quality;
• Assess the impact of technical decisions on scope, budgets, staffing, schedules, and product quality to support informed decision making;
• Build a relationship of trust with the partner and act as the primary point of contact within their area of expertise;
• Participate in project reviews and post mortems to continuously improve processes and deliverables;
• Ensure partner satisfaction through transparency and rigorous follow up on requests and required adjustments.
• Collaborate with technical directors to establish priorities for technical initiatives and ensure their alignment with project objectives;
• Monitor the project's technical health, particularly in terms of technical debt, stability, performance, quality, and velocity;
• Promote the sharing of lessons learned and effective practices with teams and other producers;

Qualifications

What we’re looking for

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, project management, or any combination of education and experience deemed equivalent;
• A minimum of ten, 10, years of relevant project management experience in the video game industry or a similar field;
• Demonstrated experience on at least one AAA or AA project;
• Excellent understanding of software development cycles and video game production pipelines;
• Good understanding of game architectures, game engines, Unreal, Unity, or proprietary engines, and related technical constraints;
• Excellent command of Agile methodologies and project management tools;
• Excellent proficiency in both French and English, spoken and written.

What we value in our team

• Excellent organizational and planning skills;
• Strong ability to manage initiatives involving a high level of complexity and uncertainty;
• Influential leadership that promotes collaboration across teams;
• Ability to clearly explain complex technical issues to stakeholders;
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills;
• Proactive, problem solving approach;
• Strong focus on results, quality, and continuous improvement.