Ubisoft

Sofia

Event Scripting Designer

FULL TIME ON-SITE MID
Posted 22 days ago

Quick Summary

Role Overview

The Event Scripting Designer conceptualizes and integrates scripted events and cinematic scenes into the game engine. Working within the Level Design family, this role involves close collaboration with animation, programming, and art teams to realize narrative flow.

Key Responsibilities

  • Conceptualize narrative events alongside Quest Designers to define storytelling needs
  • Integrate animated gameplay and interactive objects into the engine
  • Test cinematic scenes to ensure integration without technical conflicts
  • Conduct research and development on cinematic systems with technical teams
  • Assess the feasibility of scripted events against technical constraints
  • Maintain awareness of level design documents to ensure atmospheric consistency

Requirements Snapshot

  • Strong motivation to create narrative experiences through gameplay
  • Ability to collaborate effectively within cross-functional creative teams
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and clear English documentation abilities
  • Proficiency with basic software tools and general game knowledge
  • Strong time management skills to meet production deadlines

Expected Impact

The successful candidate will enhance the game's storytelling by bridging the gap between narrative intent and technical execution. By delivering seamless scripted events and cinematic sequences, they will directly contribute to a more immersive and compelling player experience.

This summary was generated from the original job posting (AI-assisted, human-reviewed). For full details, see the description below.

Job Description

Job Description

Your role

As part of the Level Design family, The Event Scripting Designer will work closely with Level Designers to conceptualize and integrate various scripted events and cinematic scenes into the engine throughout the production process in collaboration with the animation, programming, sound, and level art groups.  

Your daily adventure

BE AWARE OF THE GAME AND LEVEL DESIGN DOCUMENTS
Environments, objectives, atmospheres, story, and style to understand the overall game experience

WORK DIRECTLY WITH QUEST DESIGNERS
To conceptualize impactful narrative events and define key realization needs for compelling storytelling

UNDERSTAND INTENTIONS REGARDING CUTSCENES AND CINEMATICS
Including the associated events and narrative flow

DETERMINE FEASIBILITY OF SCRIPTED EVENTS
In line with expectations and technical constraints

INTEGRATE ANIMATED, GAMEPLAY AND INTERACTIVE OBJECTS
As well as scripted cameras in collaboration with Level Design

TEST CINEMATIC SCENES AND SCRIPTED EVENTS
To ensure proper integration without conflicts with other game elements

CONDUCT R&D ON CINEMATIC SYSTEMS WHEN NEEDED
In collaboration with technical teams

Qualifications

Your skills

ENTHUSIASM AND DESIRE TO WORK IN GAME DEVELOPMENT
And strong motivation to create compelling narrative experiences through gameplay

ABILITY TO WORK IN COLLABORATIVE ENVIRONMENTS
With creative, cross-functional teams

GOOD COMMUNICATION AND PROBLEM-SOLVING SKILLS
Enabling effective collaboration and issue resolution

WILLINGNESS TO LEARN
New tools, systems, and technologies

ABILITY TO PRODUCE CLEAR DOCUMENTATION IN ENGLISH
Concise and well-structured written communication and documentation

PROFICIENCY WITH BASIC SOFTWARE TOOLS
Such as word processing and spreadsheets

KNOWLEDGE OF VIDEO GAMES
Good understanding and hands-on experience

TIME MANAGEMENT SKILLS
Ability to organize own work and meet deadlines

GOOD COMMAND OF ENGLISH
Both written and spoken

EXPERIENCE WITH GAME DEVELOPMENT OR GAME ENGINES
Will be considered an advantage

KNOWLEDGE OF LEVEL EDITING TOOLS AND SCRIPTING
Such as Unreal or other engines is a plus

EXPERIENCE IN VISUAL PROGRAMMING
Will be a plus

FAMILIARITY WITH 3D SOFTWARE
Such as Autodesk 3D Studio Max and MotionBuilder is a plus

Additional Information

We offer

Multicultural & friendly working environment
Working with the best professionals in the games industry on AAA video games
Flexible working hours & additional days off
Private medical health & dental care
Employee assistance program
Learning & knowledge sharing programs
International trainings & conferences
Top location next to Borisova Garden Park
Public transport card & food vouchers
Gifts for special occasions
Free games & game dev merchandise
Memorable parties & teambuilding events

HOW TO APPLY
Please send us a copy of your updated CV in English

All applications will be reviewed with strict confidentiality and only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

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