Senior Game Narrative Designer & Writer

Placements24; Kimberley; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health & wellness benefits

Growth opportunities

Hybrid work in Kimberley studio

Job summary

Placements24's client, an innovative independent game development studio, is seeking a Senior Game Narrative Designer & Writer to craft compelling stories and immersive game worlds for Kimberley projects. You will shape the overarching narrative structure, write dialogue, craft lore, and ensure a cohesive and immersive player experience across gameplay mechanics.

Collaborate with design, art, and programming teams to weave narrative elements into gameplay and progression.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience.
• 5+ years in game narrative design or writing, with at least 2 years in a senior role.
• Strong portfolio of game narratives.
• Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
• Experience with interactive storytelling techniques and player psychology.
• Unity/Unreal Engine experience is a plus.
• Hybrid work schedule in Kimberley studio.

Responsibilities

• Develop narrative frameworks, storylines, and character arcs for games.
• Write high-quality dialogue, quest descriptions, in-game text, and lore entries.
• Collaborate with game designers to integrate narrative elements into gameplay systems and level design.
• Work with artists and animators to ensure narrative consistency in visual storytelling.
• Contribute to world-building and creation of believable game environments.
• Manage narrative documentation, including story bibles and script revisions.
• Provide narrative direction and feedback throughout development.
• Stay informed about trends in game narrative and interactive storytelling.
• Advocate for the narrative vision and ensure its implementation.

Skills

Storytelling

Dialogue writing

Editing

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Creative Writing / English / Game Design

Tools

Unity

Unreal Engine

Job description

About the Role

Our client, an innovative independent game development studio, is seeking a highly creative and experienced Senior Game Narrative Designer & Writer to craft compelling stories and engaging game worlds for their upcoming projects in Kimberley . This role involves developing the overarching narrative structure, writing dialogue, crafting lore, and ensuring a cohesive and immersive player experience. You will collaborate closely with the game design, art, and programming teams to weave narrative elements seamlessly into gameplay mechanics and overall player progression. The ideal candidate possesses exceptional storytelling abilities, a deep understanding of interactive narrative techniques, and a passion for video games. You will be instrumental in shaping the emotional impact and memorability of our games, creating characters and worlds that players will connect with. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the creative direction of groundbreaking interactive entertainment from the heart of the Northern Cape .

Key Responsibilities

Develop and implement narrative frameworks, storylines, and character arcs for games. Write high-quality dialogue, quest descriptions, in-game text, and lore entries. Collaborate with game designers to integrate narrative elements into gameplay systems and level design. Work with artists and animators to ensure narrative consistency in visual storytelling. Contribute to world-building and the creation of believable, engaging game environments. Manage and organize narrative documentation, including story bibles and script revisions. Provide narrative direction and feedback throughout the development process. Stay informed about trends in game narrative and interactive storytelling. Advocate for the narrative vision and ensure its effective implementation.

Requirements

A Bachelor's degree in Creative Writing, English, Game Design, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience. Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in game narrative design or writing, with at least 2 years in a senior capacity. Demonstrated success in creating compelling narratives for video games, supported by a strong portfolio. Exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills. Strong understanding of interactive storytelling techniques and player psychology. Experience with game development tools and engines (e.g., Unity, Unreal Engine) is a plus. Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills. Ability to manage multiple writing tasks and meet deadlines. Must be able to commit to a hybrid work schedule in our Kimberley studio.

Benefits

Our client offers a competitive salary, comprehensive health and wellness benefits, and opportunities for professional growth and development. Employees enjoy a creative and collaborative work culture, working on exciting and innovative game projects. You will have the chance to contribute significantly to the narrative heart of games that reach a global audience. This role provides a fantastic platform to advance your career in the exciting world of game development. Based in Kimberley , you'll contribute to the growing creative industries in the Northern Cape .