That's No Moon Entertainment is hiring a Senior Technical Designer to own Narrative Scripting, specifically level dialogue implementation, for our upcoming AAA third-person action-adventure game. As a key member of the design team, you'll drive interactive story and dialogue directly in the play space.
What You'll Do
- Work with engineering, animation, and design teams to implement content, solve workflow issues, and create content pipelines.
- Collaborate closely with writers, game designers, and audio designers to develop a comprehensive plan for level dialogue that supports the game’s creative vision.
- Create supporting documentation to facilitate clear, efficient writing for other narrative team members.
- Research and collaborate with subject matter experts to ensure real-world aspects of the story are represented with empathy and authenticity.
- Support other aspects of narrative and game design, including implementing environmental storytelling.
- Attend voiceover sessions and write, review, or edit text and dialogue.
What We're Looking For
- Proficiency in Unreal 5, particularly in implementing narrative elements and working with Blueprint.
- Knowledge of and interest in the type of game we are making.
- Interest in establishing story intent and pacing for mission dialogue.
- Substantial experience with scripting, branching dialogue, and other technical aspects of narrative design in game development.
Nice to Have
- Experience with text-based scripting and programming languages such as XML, PERL, or C++.
Technical Stack
- Unreal 5
- Blueprint
Team & Environment
You'll be a key member of the design team, working in a culture of creativity, collaboration, and responsible production practices. We believe in ownership and self-direction.
Benefits & Compensation
- Compensation: $120k - $150k + equity
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) match
- Flexible PTO
- Supplemental life and disability insurance
Work Mode
This is a fully remote position open to candidates located within the United States.
That's No Moon is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ancestry, color, citizenship, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, legally protected physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
