Experienced Content Designer (Victoria 3)

Company

hirify.global develops grand strategy games, including Victoria 3.

What you will do

• Design, write, and implement events, Journal Entries, and other narrative content in American English.
• Own content-focused DLCs from ideation and prototyping through implementation, polish, release, and post-release support.
• Script narrative content and balance gameplay values using the in-house scripting language.
• Research 19th- and early 20th-century history to create accurate and believable alternative-history storylines.
• Review content and writing, provide constructive feedback, and mentor less experienced designers.
• Coordinate with art, code, QA, localization, and other disciplines to deliver high-quality content on time.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of professional experience as a content designer, narrative designer, or game designer.
• Excellent written American English, with strong grammar, clarity, and tone.
• Ability to read, write, and debug code-based scripts.
• Deep interest in strategy games, particularly Paradox Development Studio grand strategy games.
• Ability to take ownership, identify issues early, propose improvements, and maintain a player-centric quality standard.

Nice to have

• Experience modding Paradox Development Studio games.
• Experience working on a live game with recurring expansions and updates.
• Experience reviewing, editing, or mentoring other designers.
• Interest in or education in history, especially the Victorian era.

Culture & Benefits

• High-trust, result-driven, and player-centric working culture.
• Freedom and responsibility to own work and deliver agreed outcomes.
• Opportunities to improve content pipelines and standards, including the use of AI tools.
• Regular gameplay helps maintain connection with the player experience.

Hiring process

• Include work samples or a portfolio link with the application when available.
• Shipped narrative or game content designed and implemented personally is especially relevant.