Senior Game Writer – Narrative Lead

Workingames; Montreal; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Cloud Chamber in Montréal, QC is seeking a Senior Writer to shape the game's narrative vision. You will craft dialogue, character bios, and story arcs, integrating scripts into the engine and collaborating with design, art, and engineering teams to ensure consistent tone and depth throughout the experience.

Candidates should have 7+ years writing for games or related media, a portfolio with strong storytelling, and experience with Unreal Engine or narrative tools.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of professional experience writing for games, television, film, or theatre.
• 2–3 published works of fiction (video game credits strongly preferred).
• Hands-on experience with, or willingness and ability to quickly learn, narrative game tools and Unreal Engine.
• Demonstrated capability to navigate ambiguity, identify unresolved narrative challenges, and take ownership to drive clear solutions.
• A portfolio showcasing high-caliber storytelling with an ability to respond quickly and constructively to critique and feedback.
• Writing samples (preferably 2–3) will be required in order to interview for this role.

Responsibilities

• Drive narrative content from concept through completion, ensuring consistent tone and thematic depth across the entire game.
• Produce high-quality scripts across all narrative tiers, including critical path storylines, supporting side content, and systemic dialogue.
• Create multidimensional character bios, sample writing, and casting sides for voice talent.
• Implement narrative content and scripts directly into the game engine using Unreal Engine and proprietary narrative tools.
• Actively participate in play sessions, offer constructive narrative and design feedback, and assist in refining writing pipelines and workflows.

Job description

Cloud Chamber in Montréal, QC is seeking a Senior Writer to shape the game's narrative vision. You will craft dialogue, character bios, and story arcs, integrating scripts into the engine and collaborating with design, art, and engineering teams to ensure consistent tone and depth throughout the experience.

Candidates should have 7+ years writing for games or related media, a portfolio with strong storytelling, and experience with Unreal Engine or narrative tools.