Senior Level Scripter (Unreal Engine 5)

TL;DR

Senior Level Scripter (Unreal Engine 5): Scripting and building game levels for narrative projects with an accent on scene orchestration, AI routines, and immersive pacing. Focus on translating creative briefs into gameplay logic, optimizing content creation pipelines, and collaborating across art and programming disciplines.

Location: Must be based in Quebec, Canada

Company

Narrative game studio specializing in emotional experiences and cinematic storytelling where player choices shape the plot.

What you will do

• Script and build game levels according to creative briefs while respecting technical constraints and design pillars.
• Coordinate with art, programming, and narrative teams to integrate elements into a unified game experience.
• Orchestrate animations, AI routines, and pacing to ensure levels feel alive, natural, and immersive.
• Collaborate with programmers to create and refine prototypes for gameplay mechanics.
• Iterate on content based on feedback from directors, narrative designers, and playtest analytics.
• Establish design content creation workflows, tools, and technical documentation for the team.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in the video game industry as a level scripter or in a similar role.
• Proven experience with at least two full production cycles of published video games.
• Strong proficiency with Unreal Engine 5 and Blueprints.
• Experience working across the full design spectrum (game, level, and tech design) using visual scripting.
• Technical savvy with a solid understanding of programming and technical constraints in game development.
• Strong flair for scene orchestration and pacing in adventure games with narrative components.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible work arrangements with the possibility of working anywhere in Quebec.
• Comprehensive insurance and virtual healthcare coverage from day one.
• Generous holiday bank, including 40 hours of annual menstrual leave.
• Personalized Lifestyle spending account and RRSP with employer contributions.
• Partial refund of transport fees (OPUS, BIXI) and access to gym and fitness facilities.
• Commitment to diversity, inclusivity, and equal opportunity hiring.