Writer II

WRITER II

FULL-TIME | BC OR ALBERTA
(REMOTE FRIENDLY!)

Humanoid Origin is a new videogame company founded on the axiom that creative freedom and independence lead to better, more innovative games. We believe in the power of small, agile teams, and a flat organizational structure, where everyone is empowered to make decisions and help drive the project vision.

We are a Canadian company with offices in Kelowna, BC, and Edmonton, AB. We offer a flexible work environment combining from-home, in-office, and fully remote work – as well as industry-leading compensation and benefits. By joining Humanoid, you will be welcomed into a diverse team of talented developers creating an immersive new universe of story, character, and discovery.

Role Description

We are looking for a Writer II to join a veteran team of developers creating a new sci-fi IP. As Writer II, you’ll work closely with Narrative, Design, and Art teams to shape the game world and create memorable characters and emotionally compelling stories. Our ideal candidate has experience working from concept to ship on large-scale narrative driven games. We want people who are excited by the challenge of creating a new IP and will push for quality.

This role can be done remotely or in-office either in B.C. or Alberta, as part of our flexible location model.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with colleagues across Design, Art, and Cinematics to create strong visual stories
• Work with the Narrative and Design teams to develop missions that supports the game design
• Own and iterate on story plans, mission narratives, and world building documents
• Create engaging characters, exceptional dialogue, and diverse and inclusive stories.
• Shepherd a coherent tone and brand identity across the IP
• Evaluate feedback openly and provide quick turnaround on scripts

Qualifications

• 4-5 years in the video game industry

• Shipped one or more AAA games in an intermediate writing role

• Strong world building skills and a teamwork-oriented approach to development

• Ability to prioritize workload independently and produce quality writing on schedule

• Deep understanding of narrative structure

• Experience and enthusiasm for collaborating with other creative disciplines

• Strong understanding of how writing affects the game pipeline as a whole

Base Salary Range:

• $86,000 - $129,000 CAD

Please provide three written samples or links to released material. These should best demonstrate your ability to create compelling characters and dialogue.