Blackbird Interactive is a creative-fueled, future-driven, independent game studio where the best talent in the industry can find long-term careers to help grow their abilities while working on a wide range of projects, which encompass world-class IPs as well as our own creations across multiple genres.Our studio operates as a remote-first workplace, offering versatile work arrangements.PLEASE NOTE: At this time, we are only able to hire candidates who are legally eligible to work in Canada and reside within Canada.Blackbird Interactive is looking for aTechnical Designerto join our growing studio. We have an exciting new project and are looking for a key contributor to help build and implement gameplay systems for a narrative-driven investigative game focused on player choice, exploration, and interactive storytelling.Do you enjoy bridging design and engineering to bring compelling gameplay and narrative experiences to life? Have youdesigned ,prototyped, andimplemented gameplay systems ,tools, orscripted contentinUnreal Engine ? Do you enjoy collaborating with designers, writers, artists, and programmers to create immersive, player-driven experiences? If so, this role could be a great fit.ResponsibilitiesPrototype, implement, and iterate on gameplay systems, investigative mechanics, interactive objects, narrative events, scripted sequences, objectives, tutorial systems, and other player-facing contentImplement and maintain gameplay logic, progression systems, and narrative scripting using Unreal Engine 5 and Blueprint, ensuring reliable and scalable content implementationCollaborate closely with narrative, design, art, and audio teams to bring interactive storytelling, player choices, and scripted gameplay moments to lifeWork with engineers to improve technical workflows, gameplay tools, and content pipelines,



helping designers efficiently implement and iterate on gameplay and narrative contentIdentify, troubleshoot, and resolve gameplay, scripting, and implementation issues while maintaining performance, stability, and content qualityWork with producers and team leadership to estimate work, communicate progress, identify technical risks, and support successful milestone deliveryRequirementsA minimum of 5 years of experience in game development, including at least 2 years in a Technical Designer or equivalent gameplay implementation roleStrong proficiency with Unreal Engine 5, including Blueprint scripting, gameplay implementation, debugging, and working within complex gameplay systems and technical frameworksExperience implementing gameplay systems, scripted events, interactive sequences, or narrative content directly in engineConfidence working with modern scripting languages, gameplay logic, and state-driven systemsExperience shipping at least one title, ideally featuring narrative gameplay, exploration, adventure, or investigative mechanicsSelf-motivated with the ability to thrive in a collaborative, fast-moving technical environmentStrong communication and interdisciplinary collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across design, narrative, engineering, art, and productionPlusesExperience implementing branching dialogue, narrative scripting, quest systems, or investigative gameplayFamiliarity with cinematic pipelines, sequencing tools, or interactive storytelling workflowsPassion for crime fiction, investigative storytelling, and grounded, character-driven narrative gamesAn innovator 's mindset with a passion forbuilding robust gameplay systems and improving development workflowsExperience working closely with writers, narrative designers, or cinematic teamsDemonstrated passion for games, film, television, novels, podcasts, or other forms of narrative entertainment$80,000 - $100,000 a year#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Technical Designer - 4 Month Contract - C$80,000 - C$100,000 A Year - Remote (Winnipeg)
🏢 Blackbird Interactive
📍 Winnipeg