Unreal Technical Designer: Narrative Gameplay (Remote)

Blackbird; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Blackbird Interactive is seeking a Technical Designer to build and implement gameplay systems for a narrative-driven investigative game. The role emphasizes bridging design and engineering to craft player-driven experiences in Unreal Engine 5.

You will prototype and implement gameplay systems, collaborate with writers and artists, and help optimize workflows for scalable content delivery across a remote-first studio in Canada.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in game development with gameplay implementation experience.
• Proven ability to prototype and implement gameplay systems in engine.
• Strong collaboration with design, narrative, art and engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Prototype, implement, and iterate on gameplay systems, narrative events, and player content.
• Implement and maintain gameplay logic and progression using Unreal Engine 5 and Blueprint.
• Collaborate with design, narrative, art, and audio to realize storytelling and player choices.
• Work with engineers to improve tools and content pipelines for efficient iteration.
• Identify and resolve gameplay and scripting issues while maintaining performance.
• Estimate work with producers and leadership to support milestones.

Skills

Collaboration

Communication

Problem solving

Tools

Unreal Engine 5

Blueprint scripting

Gameplay implementation

Job description

Blackbird Interactive is seeking a Technical Designer to build and implement gameplay systems for a narrative-driven investigative game. The role emphasizes bridging design and engineering to craft player-driven experiences in Unreal Engine 5.

You will prototype and implement gameplay systems, collaborate with writers and artists, and help optimize workflows for scalable content delivery across a remote-first studio in Canada.