Senior Narrative Designer

TL;DR

Senior Narrative Designer: Designing, implementing, and owning the narrative structure of the game with an accent on integrating story, quests, dialogue, and narrative systems seamlessly with gameplay and production pipelines, while maintaining high narrative quality. Focus on creating and iterating on interactive narrative elements using in-engine tools, collaborating with cross-disciplinary teams, and driving specific narrative features to completion with minimal oversight.

Location: CA, Montreal (Remote/Hybrid)

Company

hirify.global is a leading independent AAA game development studio with over 20 years of experience, known for shooter titles and expanding into new platforms like VR, including self-published original projects.

What you will do

• Take ownership of narrative structure, systems, and content from concept through implementation and iteration.
• Design and implement dialogue, voice-over, and interactive narrative elements using in-engine tools.
• Maintain production and software pipelines, meeting deadlines and milestones.
• Collaborate closely with Writers, Level Design, Production, Cutscenes, Audio, and Art teams to integrate narrative seamlessly with gameplay.
• Develop supplemental narrative content supporting gameplay systems and aligned with the overall project vision.
• Create, maintain, and evolve documentation for narrative systems, tools, and content.
• Share knowledge, best practices, and mentorship with less experienced narrative designers.

Requirements

• Typically 5+ years of professional experience as a Narrative Designer, Quest Designer, or Level Designer with a strong narrative focus.
• At least one shipped AAA title.
• Strong experience working with narrative-related pipelines, including VO, cinematics, and audio.
• Proficiency in narrative implementation and scripting using Unreal Engine Blueprints or similar systems.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Deep understanding of story structure, narrative tools, and their application in interactive media.

Nice to have

• Professional writing experience outside of games.
• Background in TV or film production.

Culture & Benefits

• Benefit package 100% paid by hirify.global (up to $1000 per service per year, with individual or family coverage).
• Full dental coverage, including major dental.
• 4% RRSP matching before tax deductions, 100% vested on day one.
• One paid week off during winter holidays.
• 20 paid vacation days and 5 paid sick days.
• Free virtual health and mental well-being sessions for members and dependents.
• Opportunities for personal development and growth in a global environment.