Storytelling Director

Larian Studios; Guildford; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

International team

Collaborative culture

Experienced leadership

Shared hobbies

Inclusive environment

Community feedback

Job summary

Larian Studios in Guildford is seeking a Director of Storytelling to steer the creative direction of our narrative department. You will act as the creative filter, approving pitches and shaping concepts across projects to define the next chapter of our worlds.

You will mentor a diverse team of storytellers, oversee character development and settings, and ensure narrative quality across formats while fostering cross-studio collaboration and openness to community feedback.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in story development, narrative direction, or creative leadership.
• Award-winning storytelling track record.
• Deep understanding of cross-genre narrative.
• Proven ability to finish scripts with feedback and edits.
• Strong communicator who inspires shared ownership.

Responsibilities

• Lead as the creative authority on story approval and development.
• Mentor a storytelling team with clear direction.
• Evaluate and approve pitches, storylines, characters, and settings.
• Maintain narrative quality across multiple projects and formats.
• Foster a shared narrative culture across studios.

Skills

Story development

Narrative direction

Creative leadership

Mentoring

Pitch evaluation

Job description

At Larian, storytelling is core to our identity. As we prepare for our next chapter, were looking to bring the best storytellers from every medium together in a dedicated department. Different disciplines, different backgrounds, different voices, all contributing to the outstanding narratives of our next projects for decades to come. As the Director of this department, you are the creative filter. Only the best pitches, outlines and concepts get your greenlight. If you have experience finding, crafting, and elevating compelling ideas into impactful stories, this is a unique opportunity to help us define the creative core our future projects

Responsibilities

• Act as the creative authority on story approval and development within the department
• Mentor the creative skills of a dedicated storytelling team, ensuring strong direction and oversight
• Evaluate, refine, and approve narrative pitches, storylines, characters, and settings
• Maintain narrative quality across multiple projects, formats and genres
• Foster a shared narrative culture

Requirements

• 10+ years experience in story development, narrative direction, or creative leadership (e.g. holding positions such as Showrunner, Narrative Director, Editor-in-Chief)
• History of creating and developing award winning stories
• Passion and deep understanding of what makes a compelling narrative across multiple genres
• Track record of finishing scripts through a combination of providing feedback and hands-on edits
• Portfolio demonstrates exceptional character development, with memorable casts and impactful arcs
• An engaging communicator who can inspire confidence, enthusiasm, and shared ownership of a narrative

What We Offer

• An international team of over 500 employees spread across 7 studios around the world, each of which have their own unique qualities, and maintain a small-studio feel
• An open, collaborative environment where ideas are welcome and encouraged
• A managerial team consisting of highly experienced game developers at the top of their fields
• Sharing hobbies and passions with like-minded colleagues
• Inclusive environment with many activities organized by the studios or the employees
• Commitment to making the best game possible for the fans, including listening to community feedback