We are Hiring!

We are seeking Canadian videogame developers and designers in various disciplines.

How to Apply?

Send an email to studio@michaeljared.ca with a link to your portfolio, and your resume attached.

Use the subject line: [Role Title] Application

All positions require a minimum of 1-2 years experience working in the games industry in some capacity.

Godot Developer - UI Integration

As the Godot developer responsible for UI integration, you will work closely with the UI Designer to implement mockups, ensuring that the UI is dynamic, scales at all resolutions (from 1280x800 for Steam Deck, all the way up to 4k). You will also be working with the lead programmer to implement in-game UI systems for inventory management, crafting tables, and heads-up-displays.

Responsiblities:

• Integrate UI assets developed by the UI designer. This may include integrating image or vector files
• Test UI screens thoroughly, iterate on them, and make suggestions to the UI designer as well as the lead programmer
• Ensure work is organized, clean and follows naming conventions

Requirements:

• A strong portfolio, showcasing past games developed in Godot, with a particular focus on UI development
• Experience with source control (Git). Very comfortable with using branches to test your changes and submitting Pull Requests to get features merged

Narrative Writer

We are looking for a Narrative Writer to help bring emotional depth to the story of Bushcraft Survival. The Story Mode will not be released until the full launch of the game (late 2026), so there will be time to craft the narrative along with the art direction. The world and overarching themes center on solitude, the weight of leaving everything behind, and the search for peace and meaning in the wilderness. Your role will be to craft grounded, immersive narrative elements that support and deepen the emotional tone of the game, without filling in every possible detail.

Responsibilities:

• Write in-world notes, journals, and narrative artifacts that reflect the game's themes of solitude and self-discovery
• Write the core narrative arc of Bushcraft Survival's "Story Mode"
• Work with 3D/VFX artist and UI designer to help shape environmental storytelling opportunities

Requirements:

• A portfolio showcasing emotionally resonant writing and narrative design for interactive media
• Strong instincts for minimalism, tone, pacing, and integrating story with other aspects of a videogame (environment, UI, game mechanics)

These roles are currently being hired in advance of confirmed funding. A Letter of Intent will be signed by both parties for peace of mind. Contract offers are conditional upon the studio's successful funding application, with work expected to begin in October 2025.