Technical Designer, 4 Month Contract

Blackbird Interactive

Technical Designer at Blackbird Interactive building and implementing gameplay systems for narrative-driven investigative games. Collaborating with designers, writers, and programmers for immersive experiences in a remote-first studio.

Posted 8/1/2026contractRemote • 🇨🇦 CanadaMid-LevelSenior💰 CA$80,000 - CA$100,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Unreal Engine 5 and Blueprint scripting for gameplay implementation, with a strong focus on narrative content and interactive systems. Proven ability to collaborate across disciplines to enhance gameplay quality and deliver engaging player experiences.

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Unreal Engine 5 ProficiencyBlueprint ScriptingGameplay ImplementationNarrative Content DevelopmentInterdisciplinary Collaboration

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Hard Skills

Gameplay LogicScripting LanguagesDebuggingGameplay Systems ImplementationTechnical Frameworks

Soft Skills

Strong CommunicationSelf-MotivatedCollaborative

Tools & Technologies

Unreal Engine 5

Industry Keywords

Game DevelopmentInteractive StorytellingPlayer ChoicesScripted GameplayContent Quality

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Unreal Engine

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Prototype, implement, and iterate on gameplay systems, investigative mechanics, interactive objects, narrative events, scripted sequences, objectives, tutorial systems, and other player-facing content
Implement and maintain gameplay logic, progression systems, and narrative scripting using Unreal Engine 5 and Blueprint, ensuring reliable and scalable content implementation
Collaborate closely with narrative, design, art, and audio teams to bring interactive storytelling, player choices, and scripted gameplay moments to life
Work with engineers to improve technical workflows, gameplay tools, and content pipelines, helping designers efficiently implement and iterate on gameplay and narrative content
Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve gameplay, scripting, and implementation issues while maintaining performance, stability, and content quality
Work with producers and team leadership to estimate work, communicate progress, identify technical risks, and support successful milestone delivery

Requirements

What you’ll need

A minimum of 5 years of experience in game development, including at least 2 years in a Technical Designer or equivalent gameplay implementation role
Strong proficiency with Unreal Engine 5, including Blueprint scripting, gameplay implementation, debugging, and working within complex gameplay systems and technical frameworks
Experience implementing gameplay systems, scripted events, interactive sequences, or narrative content directly in engine
Confidence working with modern scripting languages, gameplay logic, and state-driven systems
Experience shipping at least one title, ideally featuring narrative gameplay, exploration, adventure, or investigative mechanics
Self-motivated with the ability to thrive in a collaborative, fast-moving technical environment
Strong communication and interdisciplinary collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across design, narrative, engineering, art, and production.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible work arrangements