Technical Dialogue Designer

At Wizards of the Coast, we connect people around the world through play and imagination. From our genre defining games like Magic: The Gathering® and Dungeons & Dragons® to our growing multiverse, we continue to innovate and build new ways to foster friendship and connection. That’s where you come in!

Atomic Arcade is a brand-new video game development studio located in the Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina area led by industry veterans from AAA game and film studios. We are in the process of staffing up our development team with outstanding talent to build our first multi-platform, AAA game - a bold and contemporary new take on the GI JOE Universe starring the legendary character Snake Eyes! This is an excellent opportunity to not only build an outstanding AAA experience but to also help form the core foundations for the studio and team to build upon. We are proud to be part of Wizards of the Coast which is a division of Hasbro.

We are looking for a highly technical, imaginative, and experienced Technical Dialogue Designer to join our team at Atomic Arcade. As Technical Dialogue Designer, reporting to the Dialogue Lead, you will bridge the gap between narrative design and game systems, ensuring that dialogue is immersive, functional, and seamlessly integrated into the gameplay experience. Your expertise in crafting dialogue systems will play a crucial role in delivering top-quality interactive storytelling for our games.

What You'll Do:

• Collaborate with the creative director, dialogue lead, gameplay designers, and writers to develop and implement dialogue systems that align with our game’s needs and vision.
• Own the scripting, integration, and testing of dialogue content using Unreal blueprints, native code and Wwise.
• Collaborate closely with Programmers to refine dialogue system functionality, ensuring compatibility with gameplay mechanics and technical constraints.
• Build tools and workflows to support the efficient implementation of dialogue assets.
• Provide input on how dialogue design can improve the player experience, including pacing, tone, and emotional engagement.

What You'll Bring:

• Proven experience in a dialogue design or similar role within the video game industry.
• Demonstrated expertise in building systems and integrating dialogue using proprietary software tools or industry-standard platforms such as Unreal Engine, Wwise, and others.
• Expertise with Unreal Engine (Blueprints) and/or other similar scripting languages.
• High level understanding of gameplay dialogue systems and interactive storytelling.
• Basic programming and/or scripting skills (e.g., Python, Lua, C#, or equivalent).

Nice to Have:

· Familiarity use with professional audio tools: Pro Tools, Reaper, iZotope RX, etc.

· Pertinent accredited education in audio engineering, computer science, game design, or related fields.

Compensation Range, Currency USD:

· Starting Pay Range: $90,700

· Pay Range End: $170,400 

In compliance with local law, we are disclosing the compensation range for this role. The range listed is just one component of Wizards of the Coast’s total compensation package for employees. Employees may also be eligible for annual and long-term incentives. In addition, Wizards of the Coast provides a variety of benefits to employees. Here’s a look at what your benefits package may include: Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance, Paid Vacation Time & Holidays, Generous 401(k) match, Paid Parental Leave, Volunteer Program, Employee Giving & Matching Gifts Programs, Tuition Reimbursement, Product Discounts, and more.

We are an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer

The above is intended to describe the general content of and the requirements for satisfactory performance in this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of the duties, responsibilities, or requirements of the position.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. If you are selected to move forward in our application process and need to request an accommodation, please let your recruiter or coordinator know.

In compliance with local law, we are disclosing the compensation range for this role. The range listed is just one component of Wizards of the Coast’s total compensation package for employees. Employees may also be eligible for annual and long-term incentives. In addition, Wizards of the Coast provides a variety of benefits to employees. Here’s a look at what your benefits package may include: Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance, Paid Vacation Time & Holidays, Generous 401(k) match, Paid Parental Leave, Volunteer Program, Employee Giving & Matching Gifts Programs, Tuition Reimbursement, Product Discounts, and more.

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