QA Lead​/Game Designer

Flameborn Games is a passionate indie studio based in the vibrant city of Montreal. We are dedicated to crafting exceptional gaming experiences across multiple projects, with a strong focus on stellar gameplay, human-focused content, and authentic products that resonate deeply with players.

We’re looking for people who want to rise up and ignite exciting projects with dedication and skill to expand our growing production team. We offer hybrid and remote work options, flexible scheduling, and a generous vacation policy. We believe in fostering a creative, collaborative, and inclusive environment where innovation thrives.

Flameborn Games is looking for a hybrid role to join their ranks. The primary focus of the role is as a QA lead, with secondary responsibilities to provide design support as needed.

This is a permanent position, which is why we are looking for someone with a versatile profile. The reality of indie is that small teams, while much more agile, often need different roles at different stages of production; in an effort to keep temporary contracts to a minimum, hybrid positions are the way to go for our specific needs. We care deeply about our team and its dynamics, and we strive to bring in people for the long game!

We are seeking someone with a background in Dev QA management as well as light game design.

• Manage outsource QA for the months leading up to release
• Create test plans and build notes
• Oversee playtests and compile feedback
• Prepare builds for internal reviews
• Raise flags to production and provide bug reports
• Make sure tutorials are clear, concise and on par with industry standards
• Ensure UI and menus are easy to navigate and engaging
• Work closely with the game director to identify where gameplay can be improved

• Minimum 2 years experience as a QA lead or closely related role within the video game industry.
• Familiarity with game balancing in later stages of development
• Familiarity working with Unreal 5
• Familiarity with project management software (especially Youtrack or Jira) and productivity suites (e.g., Google Workspace)
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to juggle multiple priorities.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Experience working with outsourced QA
• Understanding of the game development lifecycle, from concept to launch.
• A genuine passion for video games and an understanding of current industry trends.
• Capacity for minor bug fixing in Unreal is an asset
• Located in, or willing to relocate to, the province of Quebec. French language proficiency is a plus but not required.

If you see yourself thriving in this role and would like to work in an indie studio with an inclusive culture, please apply! We look forward to hearing from you.