Technical Narrative Designer (Unreal Engine)

TL;DR

Technical Narrative Designer (Unreal Engine): Implementing and integrating narrative and cinematic experiences into AAA game projects with an accent on quest structures, dialogue systems, and technical optimization. Focus on scripting complex interactive elements, troubleshooting narrative systems, and collaborating across departments to ensure creative vision alignment.

Location: Must be based in Canada (Montreal). Role offers remote or hybrid work options.

Company

hirify.global is a leading independent AAA game development studio with over 20 years of experience, known for titles like Outriders and Bulletstorm, operating globally with a focus on Unreal Engine development.

What you will do

• Implement and iterate on narrative-driven systems, features, and dialogue based on established designs.
• Execute complex scripting for quest structures, VO triggers, and interactive elements using internal tools.
• Maintain and troubleshoot narrative and quest systems to ensure correct interaction with gameplay, animation, and audio.
• Collaborate across departments to ensure technical implementation aligns with the creative vision.
• Support the integration of VO, cinematics, and storytelling assets into game builds.
• Assist in debugging and triaging narrative-related technical issues to ensure a smooth player experience.

Requirements

• 2+ years of professional experience in game design, quest design, or technical narrative design.
• Experience contributing to at least one shipped AAA or high-end indie title.
• Proficiency in scripting and working within game engines like Unreal or Unity.
• Demonstrated experience implementing narrative structures, cinematics, and dialogue systems.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to debug logic-heavy scripts.
• Effective communication skills for cross-departmental collaboration.

Nice to have

• Basic knowledge of C#, Lua, or Python.
• Experience with cinematic timeline tools such as Unreal Sequencer.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive benefit package 100% paid by the company.
• Full dental coverage including major dental and orthodontics.
• 4% RRSP matching, 100% vested from day one.
• 20 days of paid vacation and 5 paid sick days, plus a paid week off during Winter Holidays.
• Free virtual health and mental wellbeing sessions for members and dependents.
• Opportunities for personal development in a global, creative environment.