Remote Unreal Engine Developer (Generalist / Narrative)

About the Project

The Freeblades is a Multiplayer Co-op Dungeon-Adventure RPG set in a gritty, low-fantasy medieval world. Following a great war, an uneasy truce holds, but the lands are plagued by bandits, magical cults, and tribal monsters. Players join the notorious

Free Blades Company—a powerful mercenary guild modeled after the historical East India Trading Company —taking on dangerous contracts to bring order to a fractured land, for the right price.

With a dark, realistic tone inspired by Game of Thrones , souls-like combat reminiscent of Elden Ring , and the mercenary fantasy of The Witcher 3. This is a passion project that has been in development for over 8 years. We are now looking for a key team member to help us push towards our alpha release.

The Role: What You'll Be Doing

As a Generalist/Narrative Developer, you will be a core part of our small team, turning ideas into reality. You'll work under the high-level direction of our lead developer to execute on the vision and framework that has been established:

• Implement Gameplay Features: Take ownership of intermediate-level programming tasks, building out core gameplay systems, player abilities, and AI behaviors using primarily Blueprints.

• Bring the World to Life: Implement cinematic and dialogue sequences using tools like Sequencer, creating the quests and narrative events that drive the player's story.

• Polish and Refine: Proactively identify and fix bugs, and iterate on existing features to improve the player experience.

• Generalist Support: As part of a small team, you'll have the opportunity to work on diverse tasks across the engine, from UI implementation to character setup.

Who We're Looking For: Core Requirements

We're looking for an autonomous and passionate developer who thrives in a creative, fast-paced environment.

• Professional Experience: You have at least 3+ years of professional, paid experience developing with Unreal Engine.

• Blueprint Mastery: You have a solid and demonstrable understanding of Blueprints and have built complex systems with them.

• Source Control Proficiency: You are comfortable with source control principles and have experience using systems like Perforce or Git.

• Independent & Proactive: You can work independently from high-level direction, ask clarifying questions when needed, and manage your own tasks effectively.

• Strong Communicator: You have excellent written and spoken English communication skills, essential for a remote team.

• Startup Mentality: You are comfortable with the fluid, "game-jam" style culture of an early-stage indie project.

Nice-to-Haves

• Experience with using C++ in Unreal.

• A passion for creative writing or narrative design.

• Direct experience with Perforce.

• Experience with multiplayer game development.

• Skills in other areas of Unreal Engine (e.g., Sequencer, materials, VFX, animation).

• Based in the UK for administrative ease.

The Offer: Why Join Us?

This is a unique opportunity to make a huge impact on a passion-driven project.

• Flexibility: We offer fully flexible working hours and a 100% remote setup. We trust you to deliver great work, not to watch a clock.

• Creative Ownership: As a core member of a small team, your ideas will be heard and your work will directly shape the final game.

• A Great Environment: Join a small, friendly, and supportive team that is focused on building a fantastic game without the pressures of corporate development.

• Technical Challenge: You'll get to sink your teeth into a complex and technically challenging project, working with many different parts of the engine.

A Note On Our Indie Culture

We believe in transparency. This is a true indie project, which comes with a unique set of opportunities and challenges. The project is led by a developer who also has a separate full-time job, meaning check-ins can sometimes be irregular. This role is perfect for a self-directed individual who values autonomy. While the compensation is competitive for an indie studio, it may not match AAA salaries. We are looking for someone who is motivated by a passion for the project and the opportunity to build something special.

Logistics & Compensation

• Role: Full-Time Contract

• Duration: Initial 3-6 month contract, with a strong possibility for extension.

• Compensation: We offer a flexible and competitive compensation structure based on the candidate's experience and skill level. To ensure we respect your time, we ask that you please state your expected compensation rate in the application form.