Scriptwriter (Gamedev)

TL;DR

Scriptwriter (Gamedev): Shaping the narrative heart of the Assassin’s Creed game, focusing on story, tone, characters, and dialogue with an accent on narrative tone and consistency. Focus on writing scripts, dialogue, and in-game narrative content, collaborating with quest and mission designers to align story structure with gameplay flow.

Location: Quebec City, Canada; Da Nang, Vietnam; Sofia, Bulgaria; Saguenay, Canada - Office-based

Company

hirify.global is a global leader in gaming with teams across the world creating original and memorable gaming experiences.

What you will do

• Define and maintain the narrative tone of the game in alignment with the Creative Director’s vision.
• Write and revise scripts, dialogue, and in-game narrative content including cinematics, missions, scripted events, and systemic gameplay.
• Collaborate closely with quest and mission designers to align story structure with gameplay flow.
• Develop compelling characters, voices, and relationships that support the Assassin’s Creed universe.
• Contribute to world building, including locations, cultures, and atmosphere.
• Ensure narrative consistency and quality across all story-related assets and reference documentation.

Requirements

• Strong skills in narrative writing and dialogue for interactive media.
• Experience collaborating with other writers in a team-based environment.
• Solid understanding of video game storytelling and narrative structures.
• Ability to adapt writing to multiple tones and styles.
• Strong communication and organization skills.
• Curiosity, creativity, and a strong sense of observation.

Nice to have

• Experience with open-world games, theatre or dramatic writing, or large-scale fictional world building.

Culture & Benefits

• Teams across the world creating original and memorable gaming experiences.
• Diverse perspectives help both players and teams thrive.
• Passionate about innovation and pushing entertainment boundaries.