Unreal Developer

Project:
Bunderkin: The Curse of the Ocular Eclipse

Type:
Contract (Oct–March)

Location:
Remote/Hybrid/InStudio

Start Date:
ASAP

About the Role

We're building a 6–10 minute playable vertical slice for
Bunderkin
, a whimsical, mystery-filled adventure game developed in Unreal Engine 5.

As our
Narrative & Cutscene Systems Developer
, you'll take the lead on building out in-game storytelling features—like triggered dialogue, character-driven interactions, and cutscene sequencing. You'll work closely with our narrative team, designers, and animators to bring scripted moments to life in a highly stylized and expressive 3D world.

Responsibilities

• Build interactive
  dialogue and cutscene systems
  using Unreal Blueprints
• Implement
  trigger volumes, story flags, and conditional interactions
  across the vertical slice
• Work closely with writers and designers to
  sequence cutscenes
  , camera moves, and blocking
• Sync systems with character animations, voice lines, and facial performances
• Develop lightweight tools or workflows that support rapid iteration of scripted events
• Coordinate with the design and environment team to ensure storytelling moments integrate seamlessly into gameplay

Ideal Skills & Experience

• Proven experience with
  Unreal Engine 5
  and
  Blueprint scripting
• Experience implementing in-game cutscenes, dialogue events, or scripted sequences
• Understanding of narrative-driven gameplay structure
• Comfort working with animation timing, cinematics, and camera systems
• Excellent communicator and collaborator across disciplines
• Bonus: Familiarity with tools like Sequencer
  ,
  Dialogue Managers
  , or external story scripting tools

Bonus Points

• Passion for story-rich adventure games
• Inspired by animated storytelling and stylized game worlds
• Prior experience on a vertical slice or narrative-focused demo