Narrative Writer

Apex Systems; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401K match

ESPP

Job summary

Apex Systems is seeking a seasoned Narrative Writer/Designer to craft immersive stories and dialogue for RPGs and other game genres. You will collaborate with VO, audio, design, and development teams to ensure narrative elements align with gameplay and deliver engaging player experiences.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in game narrative writing, a strong background in Sci‑Fi and Fantasy, and experience with branching narratives and AAA/AA titles.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience in narrative writing for video games.
• Proven experience writing for Sci-Fi and Fantasy genres.
• Strong background in RPG storytelling and mechanics.
• Experience writing for AA or AAA video game titles.
• Expertise in crafting dialogue, character lines, and branching narratives.
• Hands-on experience collaborating with VO and audio teams.
• Proficiency with narrative design and writing tools.
• Background in games, screenplays, or published books.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement narrative concepts, storylines, and character arcs for RPGs and other game genres.
• Write dialogue, in-game text, and branching narrative structures that enhance player engagement.
• Collaborate closely with VO and audio teams to ensure seamless integration of voice-over content.
• Work with designers and developers to align narrative elements with gameplay mechanics.
• Utilize industry-standard writing tools to manage scripts and dialogue systems.
• Revise and polish narrative content based on feedback from internal teams and playtesting.

Skills

Narrative writing

Sci-Fi and Fantasy storytelling

RPG storytelling

Dialogue writing

Collaboration with VO/audio

Narrative design tools

Games literature/background

Tools

Narrative scripting tools

Job description

Job#: 3018754 Job Description: Narrative Writer/Designer Role Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled Narrative Writer/Designer to join a creative team dedicated to delivering immersive storytelling experiences in video games. This role involves crafting compelling narratives, developing engaging dialogue, and collaborating with cross-disciplinary teams to bring rich worlds to life. The ideal candidate excels at writing for interactive media, thrives in collaborative environments, and has a passion for Sci-Fi and Fantasy genres.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement narrative concepts, storylines, and character arcs for RPGs and other game genres.
• Write dialogue, in-game text, and branching narrative structures that enhance player engagement.
• Collaborate closely with VO and audio teams to ensure seamless integration of voice-over content.
• Work with designers and developers to align narrative elements with gameplay mechanics.
• Utilize industry-standard writing tools to manage scripts and dialogue systems.
• Revise and polish narrative content based on feedback from internal teams and playtesting.

Must-haves

• 5+ years of professional experience in narrative writing for video games.
• Proven experience writing for Sci-Fi and Fantasy genres.
• Strong background in RPG storytelling and mechanics.
• Experience writing for AA or AAA video game titles.
• Expertise in crafting dialogue, character lines, and branching narratives.
• Hands-on experience collaborating with VO and audio teams.
• Proficiency with narrative design and writing tools.
• Background in games, screenplays, or published books.

Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated’s Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, and a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Apex team member can provide.

Apex Systems is part of the Commercial Segment of ASGN Incorporated.

NYSE: ASGN

4400 Cox Road

Suite 200

Glen Allen, Virginia 23060

Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Benefits Department at [email protected] or 804-523-8228. (Do not submit resumes or solicit consultants to this email address). UnitedHealthcare creates and publishes the Transparency in Coverage Machine-Readable Files on behalf of Apex Systems.

Job Criteria

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing
• Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting