Narrative Systems Designer

TL;DR

Narrative Systems Designer (Gamedev): Designing and implementing character-focused NPC interactions with an accent on personality, background, and narrative systems. Focus on developing satisfying relationship systems, creating deeply engaging conversations and questlines, and working with emerging technologies for believable characters in games.

Location: Cary, United States (Onsite)

Company

hirify.global is a cutting-edge product company known for creating award-winning games and engine technology, including Unreal Engine.

What you will do

• Design and implement NPC interactions with players and other NPCs, focusing on each character's personality, background, and narrative.
• Develop systemic approaches to character interactions and story, bringing both technical skills and a creative writing touch.
• Collaborate closely with leads to develop and validate satisfying relationship systems with characters.
• Create deeply engaging conversations and questlines.
• Work with emerging technologies to help shape the future of believable characters in games.

Requirements

• Experience shipping multiple AAA titles as a Game Designer.
• Deep understanding of narrative design, thinking systemically as well as creatively about story.
• Implementation experience with development tools and game engines (preferably UE 4/5).
• Solid understanding of game design principles and player motivation.
• Ability to take ownership and communicate initiatives to ensure timely completion in line with the design vision.

Culture & Benefits

• Unlimited PTO and sick time.
• 100% premium coverage for medical, dental, and vision HRA for employees and dependents.
• 401k with competitive match.
• Robust mental well-being program providing free therapy and coaching.
• Celebration of employees with events and company-wide paid breaks.
• Paid sabbatical for 7 years of employment.