Lead Narrative Designer - Hybrid, AAA Storytelling

Firesprite; Liverpool; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-known game development studio in Liverpool seeks a Lead Narrative Designer to shape narrative design across games. This role involves collaborating with teams, overseeing game narratives, and leading the Narrative Design team. Candidates should have strong skills in crafting interactive stories, especially horror, and experience with Unreal Engine. Competitive benefits include a discretionary bonus, hybrid working, and private medical insurance.

Benefits

Discretionary bonus opportunity

Hybrid Working (within Flexmodes)

Private Medical Insurance

Dental Scheme

25 days holiday per year

Access to cycle garage and showers

Qualifications

• Outstanding knowledge of branching narrative games.
• Strong understanding of crafting a horror experience.
• Ability to create effective relationships with team and partners.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Narrative Design Director on storytelling.
• Oversee implementation of narrative content to AAA quality.
• Lead the Narrative Design team and support their growth.

Skills

Knowledge of branching narrative games

Crafting interactive and non-linear stories

Strong screenwriting skills

Experience with Unreal Engine

Experience in mentoring team members

Tools

Final Draft

Narrative design tools and software

Job description

A well-known game development studio in Liverpool seeks a Lead Narrative Designer to shape narrative design across games. This role involves collaborating with teams, overseeing game narratives, and leading the Narrative Design team. Candidates should have strong skills in crafting interactive stories, especially horror, and experience with Unreal Engine. Competitive benefits include a discretionary bonus, hybrid working, and private medical insurance.