Lead Game Narrative Designer (Remote)

Placements24; United States; A distancia; USD 120.000 - 160.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Remote work

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Generous PTO

Professional development

Descripción de la vacante

Placements24 is seeking a highly creative Lead Game Narrative Designer for a fully remote role. You will lead a talented team of writers, shaping captivating stories, lore, and characters across multiple titles, and partner with designers, artists, and audio to weave narrative into gameplay.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in game narrative design (2+ in leadership), a strong portfolio of shipped titles, top-tier writing skills, and fluency with modern engines such as Unreal or Unity.

Formación

• 7+ years in game narrative design or writing, with 2+ years in a lead/senior role.
• Proven track record of shipped games with compelling narratives.
• Excellent writing, editing, and storytelling skills.
• Strong understanding of interactive storytelling principles and game design.
• Experience with game engines (Unreal Engine, Unity) and narrative tools is a plus.

Responsabilidades

• Lead the narrative design team, setting the creative vision and standards for all game narratives.
• Develop core story concepts, plot structures, character backstories, and world-building elements.
• Write dialogue, quest descriptions, item lore, and other narrative content.
• Collaborate with game designers, level designers, artists, and audio teams to ensure narrative integration.
• Oversee the implementation of narrative elements within the game engine.
• Provide guidance and feedback to narrative team members, fostering growth and creativity.
• Champion the player's narrative experience, ensuring emotional resonance and immersion.
• Manage narrative documentation, including story bibles, character profiles, and plot outlines.
• Stay updated on trends in game narrative design and interactive storytelling.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Storytelling

Writing

Communication

Remote team management

Creative direction

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Creative Writing, English, Game Design, or related field

Equivalent professional experience

Herramientas

Unreal Engine

Unity

Narrative tools

Descripción del empleo

About the Role

Our client, a prestigious and innovative game development studio, is seeking a highly creative Lead Game Narrative Designer for a fully remote position. This is an exceptional opportunity to craft the compelling stories, rich lore, and engaging characters that define our immersive gaming experiences. You will lead a talented team of writers and narrative designers, guiding them in creating cohesive and impactful narratives across multiple game titles. The ideal candidate possesses a profound understanding of interactive storytelling, a passion for video games, and proven leadership skills. Join us in shaping the future of interactive entertainment from the comfort of your home.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the narrative design team, setting the creative vision and standards for all game narratives.
• Develop core story concepts, plot structures, character backstories, and world-building elements.
• Write dialogue, quest descriptions, item lore, and other narrative content.
• Collaborate closely with game designers, level designers, artists, and audio teams to ensure narrative integration.
• Oversee the implementation of narrative elements within the game engine.
• Provide guidance and feedback to narrative team members, fostering their growth and creativity.
• Champion the player's narrative experience, ensuring emotional resonance and immersion.
• Manage narrative documentation, including story bibles, character profiles, and plot outlines.
• Stay updated on trends in game narrative design and interactive storytelling.

Requirements

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in game narrative design or writing, with at least 2 years in a lead or senior role.
• Proven track record of creating compelling narratives for shipped video games.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills.
• Strong understanding of interactive storytelling principles and game design.
• Experience with game engines (e.g., Unreal Engine, Unity) and associated narrative tools is a plus.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, crucial for remote team management.
• Ability to translate abstract concepts into engaging narrative content.
• Bachelor’s degree in Creative Writing, English, Game Design, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Portfolio demonstrating narrative design work, creative writing samples, and game development contributions.

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience and leadership role.
• Full remote work flexibility, allowing you to work from anywhere.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Generous paid time off and holidays.
• Opportunities to work on exciting, cutting-edge game projects with a talented global team.
• Professional development and training opportunities.