Location: Canada
Date published: 11-Apr-2025
Job ID: 142839
Description and Requirements
Work Location: Hybrid - 3 days onsite
Position Type: Contract, 6 months
Location: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Expected Salary: $46/hr (T4) - $56/hr (Inc) (Subject to experience/qualifications and employment conditions)
Our multinational gaming client is seeking a highly motivated Technical Narrative Designer.
Responsibilities
- The client is looking for a Technical Narrative Designer who can help us ideate, prototype, implement, and polish innovative story-based experiences.
- The Technical Narrative Designer is a key contributor to the execution of a game story and development of narrative systems in campaign and multiplayer modes.
- Reporting to the Lead Narrative Designer, the Technical Narrative Designer will collaborate closely with other designers, developers, and artists across the studio to help ensure seamless integration of story and gameplay.
Qualifications
- Associate's Degree in Art, Game Design, or related field AND 3+ years relevant internship/work experience (e.g., game development and design, systems design, content production)
- OR Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Art, Game Design, or related field AND 3+ years related work experience (e.g., game development and design, systems design, content production)
- OR Master's Degree in Computer Science, Art, Game Design, or related field AND 2+ years related work experience (e.g., game development and design, systems design, content production)
- OR equivalent experience
Preferred Qualifications
- Have shipped at least one title in a technical design role (such as narrative, mission design, gameplay design).
- Have proficient experience with a major game engine and a firm knowledge of visual scripting. Unreal/Blueprint experience is a plus.
- You are comfortable with rapid prototyping to test the feasibility of new gameplay features and tools.
- Have conscientious knowledge of industry trends in interactive storytelling, with a genuine interest in creatively advancing the medium.
All interested applicants who meet the qualifications listed above are invited to submit a resume by clicking "Apply Now".
The indicated pay range for this position is a good-faith estimate based on the qualifications necessary for the position, including experience, training, and other considerations permitted by law. Additionally, it is emphasized that the pay band mentioned herein is the one established by the client company. Factors that may be used when making an offer may include a candidate’s skills, experience and geographic location, the expected quality and quantity of work. Most candidates will start at the bottom half of the pay range, with the upper end reserved for candidates with extensive experience and skills and who live in geographic markets commanding a higher starting pay. An employee’s pay history will not be a contributing factor where prohibited by local law.
This information is subject to change and serves as a general guideline for compensation discussions. Actual offers may vary based on specific circumstances and company policies.