Remote Game Narrative Designer

Placements24; Queenstown; Hybrid; NZD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary & bonuses

Fully remote role

Health, dental, vision insurance

Career development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly creative Game Narrative Designer to join a fully remote development team. You will craft stories, lore, and character arcs that define our games and collaborate with writers, designers, and artists to weave narrative into gameplay.

Ideal candidates bring at least 4 years of narrative design or game writing experience, a strong portfolio, and excellent writing and collaboration skills for a remote team.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of experience in narrative design or game writing.
• Proven ability to craft engaging stories, characters, and dialogue.
• Strong understanding of game mechanics and how narrative can enhance them.
• Experience with narrative scripting tools or engines (e.g., Twine, Ink, or proprietary tools).
• Excellent writing, communication, and collaboration skills for a remote team.
• A strong portfolio showcasing narrative design work for games.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement compelling narrative structures and storylines for games.
• Develop rich lore, character backstories, and world-building elements.
• Write engaging dialogue, quest descriptions, and other in-game text.
• Collaborate with game designers to integrate narrative effectively into gameplay mechanics.
• Work with voice actors and sound designers to ensure narrative delivery is impactful.
• Maintain narrative consistency and quality across the entire game experience.

Skills

Storytelling

Writing

Collaboration

Communication

Tools

Twine

Ink

Proprietary tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an imaginative and skilled Game Narrative Designer to join their fully remote development team. This role is central to crafting compelling stories, rich lore, and engaging character arcs that define our games. You will work closely with writers, designers, and artists to weave narrative elements seamlessly into gameplay, ensuring a cohesive and immersive player experience. We are looking for a creative individual who thrives on building worlds, developing memorable characters, and telling captivating stories, all within a flexible, home-based work environment. This is a unique opportunity to shape the emotional core of our games.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement compelling narrative structures and storylines for games.
• Develop rich lore, character backstories, and world-building elements.
• Write engaging dialogue, quest descriptions, and other in-game text.
• Collaborate with game designers to integrate narrative effectively into gameplay mechanics.
• Work with voice actors and sound designers to ensure narrative delivery is impactful.
• Maintain narrative consistency and quality across the entire game experience.

Requirements

• Minimum 4 years of experience in narrative design or game writing for video games.
• Proven ability to craft engaging stories, characters, and dialogue.
• Strong understanding of game mechanics and how narrative can enhance them.
• Experience with narrative scripting tools or engines (e.g., Twine, Ink, or proprietary tools).
• Excellent writing, communication, and collaboration skills for a remote team.
• A strong portfolio showcasing narrative design work for games.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Fully remote position offering significant flexibility and work-life balance.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
• A collaborative and innovative online work culture.