Unity Developer

As a Unity Developer at our studio, your primary responsibilities include building the prototype for Hopetown by developing and implementing core features using Unity and C#. You'll also collaborate closely with writers and artists to create a playable vertical slice of the game, refine mechanics rapidly, and optimize the prototype for performance and usability.

To apply for the Unity Developer position, you should have 3+ years of experience with Unity and C#, ideally with a shipped game or polished prototype. A strong interest in narrative games, experience with version control systems like Git or Plastic, and excellent communication skills, especially in collaborative settings, are also essential.

The role of Unity Developer is foundational to the game development process for Hopetown. You will play a pivotal part in shaping the prototype phase, developing core systems and features that allow writers and artists to integrate their content while ensuring that gameplay mechanics align with the creative vision of the studio.

As a Unity Developer, you can expect a dynamic and collaborative team environment. We pride ourselves on fostering open communication, creativity, and support among team members. Being a part of a small indie team means you’ll have more opportunities to influence the game design and be a key player in its development.

Yes, experience and passion for narrative games are crucial for the Unity Developer role. Since Hopetown is a narrative RPG focusing on deep storytelling and character development, your understanding of dialogue systems and experimental gameplay will greatly enhance the game's overall experience and richness.

When answering, share specific projects where you used Unity, emphasizing any elements related to narrative systems, UI design, or gameplay mechanics. Highlight challenges you've overcome and how your contributions improved the game's storytelling.

Discuss your communication strategies, including how you ensure that technical and creative aspects align. Provide an example of how you’ve successfully collaborated in the past, focusing on how feedback was shared and implemented to achieve a cohesive vision.

Explain your methodologies for prototyping. It might include using placeholder assets, focusing on core mechanics first, and gathering feedback iteratively. Stress the importance of flexibility and readiness to pivot based on new insights during the development process.

Address your strategies for testing and optimizing performance, such as profiling tools to track frame rates, memory usage, and load times. Share your process for refining mechanics based on user feedback to enhance the overall game experience.

Discuss your understanding of the narrative themes of memory and identity in games, and how these resonate with you personally or your past experiences. Relate them to other narrative games you admire, showcasing your passion for complex storytelling.

When answering, provide a clear example outlining the context of the challenge, how it impacted the project, and the steps you took to resolve it. Emphasize skills you used and what you learned from the experience.

Mention resources that keep you informed on trends in game development (like tutorials, forums, or industry events). Talk about personal projects or collaborations that encourage innovation and allow you to explore new techniques.

Talk about how you’ve utilized Git for collaboration, managing updates, and rolling back features. Share any workflows you develop to ensure smooth integration with team members and how you've corrected conflicts in past projects.

Express your appreciation for the creative freedom, collaborative opportunities, and potential impact of indie games. Highlight personal values that resonate with working in a small team, such as innovation and the ability to take risks.

Explain your methods for assessing task urgency and impact. Provide an example of a time you successfully managed competing priorities, demonstrating your ability to work efficiently under pressure while keeping the project on track.