Unity Game Developer (FMV Prototype – Fixed Term Contract)
Posted 1 week ago by ROi Media Productions
Negotiable
Undetermined
Hybrid
York, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The Unity Developer role focuses on creating an interactive cinematic adventure prototype for "Tales from Davidstown: The Werewolf Within." The position is ideal for a graduate or emerging developer passionate about genre storytelling and interactive narrative systems. The developer will work on integrating video content, implementing gameplay mechanics, and collaborating with a creative team. This fixed-term contract runs from August 2025 to January 2026, with the option for remote work for UK-based applicants.
Key Responsibilities:
- Implement interactive systems using Unity for a narrative FMV prototype
- Integrate video content into game scenes with branching decision logic
- Develop and build light UI systems (e.g., journal pop-ups, clue inspection, transformation indicators)
- Support the creation of a 2D map interface with interactive hotspots
- Collaborate with the core team (director, producer, writer) and contracted creatives
- Optimise performance and ensure usability across the prototype
- Document workflows to support later production phases
Key Skills:
- Experience in Unity (academic, personal or professional projects)
- Familiarity with timeline control, video playback systems, and UI elements in Unity
- Basic C# scripting for gameplay and interaction logic
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
- Interest in interactive storytelling, FMV games, or supernatural/genre media
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: York
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
Job Title: Unity Developer (FMV Prototype – Fixed Term Contract)
Contract Duration: August 2025 – January 2026
Location: York or Remote (UK-based applicants only)
Total Project Fee: £10,000
Application Deadline: 15th August 2025
About the Project
Tales from Davidstown: The Werewolf Within is an interactive cinematic adventure set in a cursed North Yorkshire village. Drawing on our established transmedia universe (audio drama, graphic novels, and lore with over 3 million YouTube views and 1,022 Patreon supporters), this FMV (full motion video) prototype blends narrative-driven storytelling with interactive gameplay mechanics such as clue deduction, map exploration, branching choices, and transformation systems tied to mood and relationship meters. The prototype is a vertical slice for publisher and investor engagement, designed to demonstrate core mechanics, tone, and technical viability. You’ll be working with filmed footage, game logic, and light UI/UX implementation — helping bring supernatural gameplay to life.
Role Overview
We are looking for a Unity Developer with a strong understanding of interactive narrative systems and a passion for genre storytelling. This is an ideal opportunity for a graduate or emerging developer looking to gain experience in hybrid cinematic game development.
- Responsibilities
- Implement interactive systems using Unity for a narrative FMV prototype
- Integrate video content into game scenes with branching decision logic
- Develop and build light UI systems (e.g., journal pop-ups, clue inspection, transformation indicators)
- Support the creation of a 2D map interface with interactive hotspots
- Collaborate with the core team (director, producer, writer) and contracted creatives
- Optimise performance and ensure usability across the prototype
- Document workflows to support later production phases
Essential Skills & Experience
- Experience in Unity (academic, personal or professional projects)
- Familiarity with timeline control, video playback systems, and UI elements in Unity
- Basic C# scripting for gameplay and interaction logic
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
- Interest in interactive storytelling, FMV games, or supernatural/genre media
Nice to Have (but not required)
- Experience with FMV or cinematic-style games
- Knowledge of branching narrative structures or dialogue trees
- Experience working with video, animation, or VFX integration
- Familiarity with Unity’s new input system
- Interest in horror, supernatural, or interactive fiction genres
What We Offer
- A focused, hands-on creative project with tangible impact
- Remote flexibility and regular contact with an experienced creative team
- Full credit and portfolio reference on completion
- Opportunities for mentorship and potential future collaborations
To Apply: Please send your CV, portfolio (if available), and a short paragraph about why this project excites you to: [cal@ropicturesuk.com]. We welcome applications from underrepresented groups and early-career creatives.