Remote-First Narrative Design Director

Bilinguallink; Oshawa; Remote; CAD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Blackbird Interactive in Canada seeks an experienced Design Director to shape a narrative-driven investigative game. You will define the creative vision and lead a small team through design, writing, prototyping, and content development. This remote-first studio hires only candidates eligible to work in Canada and residing in Canada.

You will collaborate with production, art, and engineering to translate vision into clear goals, maintain quality, and deliver polished, shippable content on time.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in game development with leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Partner with project leadership to define and execute the creative vision across narrative, gameplay, art, audio, and presentation.

Skills

Unreal Engine 5 experience

Narrative design leadership

Story-driven game development

Tools

Unreal Engine 5

Job description

Blackbird Interactive in Canada seeks an experienced Design Director to shape a narrative-driven investigative game. You will define the creative vision and lead a small team through design, writing, prototyping, and content development. This remote-first studio hires only candidates eligible to work in Canada and residing in Canada.

You will collaborate with production, art, and engineering to translate vision into clear goals, maintain quality, and deliver polished, shippable content on time.