Narrative Designer

Ravensburger; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Purchase Program

Flexible hybrid schedule

Employee Assistance Program

Paid time off

Job summary

Ravensburger North America in Seattle is seeking a seasoned Narrative Designer to shape the Disney Lorcana TCG stories and card content. You will craft themes, plots, characters, flavor text, and long-form stories that elevate gameplay and storytelling across sets.

Collaborate with game designers, art directors, producers, and other writers to integrate narrative with gameplay mechanics, and contribute creative pitches to drive vision and alignment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of professional experience as a Narrative Designer or equivalent in games, with shipped titles.
• Strong background in game narrative processes; experience with tabletop games and trading card games is a plus.
• Experience in world-building; prior work on trading card games is highly valued.

Responsibilities

• Shape the story and narrative content for Disney Lorcana TCG, including ideas for themes, plots, characters, and card flavor text.
• Collaborate with game designers, art directors, producers, and other writers to integrate gameplay mechanics and narrative.
• Demonstrate narrative and TCG expertise, and develop art briefs conveying narrative intent and gameplay function.
• Maintain lore continuity and long-term storytelling by researching Disney properties and ensuring cohesive world-building across sets.
• Communicate narrative ideas clearly in pitches and documentation to internal teams.

Skills

Narrative design

Storytelling

Cross-functional collaboration

Presentations & pitches

Job description

We at Ravensburger are both a truly global company and a family. As a bunch full of different characters and personalities with heart and a passion for achieving our goals together, we offer a great range of entertainment for children and families. What drives us forward? A shared sense of purpose. Together we are working on creating something meaningful - pure fulfillment for your career!

This is what we need you for

• Shape the story and narrative content for the DisneyLorcanaTCG: Generate ideas for compelling, well-structured narratives, including themes, plotlines, characters,Develop engaging, high-quality narrative content appropriate for a trading card game that celebrates Disney intellectual property, Create written materials including card flavor text, short- and long-form stories, and marketing copy with strong attention to detail and storytelling craft
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams: Partner with game designers, art directors, producers,and otherwriters to seamlessly integrate gameplay mechanics and narrative, ensuring a cohesive and fun player experience, Participate in brainstorming and writers’ room sessions with narrative and art teams to develop set stories,andcharacters, Provide narrative input during development to support clarity of vision and creative alignment across teams.
• Demonstrate narrative and TCG expertise: Apply knowledge of trading card games and card mechanics to craft narratives that reinforce gameplay and player understanding, Communicate visual story ideas through writing by developing clear, concise, and inspiring art briefs for card illustrations that convey both narrative intent and gameplay functionality.
• Maintain lore continuity and long‑term storytelling: Conduct research on Disney intellectual properties and established lore to ensure accurate representation and thoughtful integration into the Lorcana universe, Support long-term world-building by viewing story and game as a unified system that evolves from past releases through current sets and far into the future.
• Communication and presentation: Clearly and concisely present narrative ideas, pitches, and documentation to internal teams and stakeholders, Contribute to presentations and creative pitches that articulate narrative vision, themes, and storytelling goals.

This is what you can score highly with

• 2+ years of professional experience as a Narrative Designer or equivalent,in games is required with proven success in narrative design and writing demonstrated through shipped game titles.
• Strong background in game narrative processes; experience with tabletop games and trading card games is a plus.
• Experience in world‑building; prior work on trading card games is highly valued.
• Preferred experience working creatively with licensors.
• Ability to craft and deliver engaging presentations, creative pitches, and clear narrative documentation with proven success collaborating creatively in writers’ room environments.

Employee Purchase Program

Get awesome discounts on various products. Sweet deals just for you!

With our flexible working time models, you can easily manage your job and your private life. Depending on your role, mobile working of up to 40% can be arranged.

Need support? Our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offers confidential help for you and your family, from stress management to legal advice. Experts and resources are at your service!

Work-life balance is key. Our flexible hybrid work schedule makes it easy to blend work and life seamlessly.

New parents get 8 weeks paid leave. Birth, adoption, or placement of a child. Time to bond!

Personal Insurances

Customize your coverage with home, car, pet, travel, legal, jewelry, and identity theft insurance. All-around protection!

Save big on taxes!

With Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), you can allocate part of your paycheck for medical or dependent care expenses. Enjoy more cash in your pocket and smart savings!

Secure your future

You can defer up to an annual maximum based on current year IRS regulations. If you're 50 or older, you can make a "catch-up" contribution based on allowable IRS regulations.

• Safe Harbor: Get a 100% match on the first 4% of your elective deferral per payroll period with True-up.
• Immediate Vesting: Enjoy 100% immediate vesting from day one.

Stay healthy, stay happy!

Join us and enjoy peace of mind with our comprehensive coverage tailored just for you! You get a top-notch health package with UnitedHealthcare. Medical, dental, vision, and prescriptions are all covered. Plus, 100% in-network preventive care.

Your Days Off

Enjoy up to 25 days of PTO per year. Use them for vacation, sick days, or personal time. Take a break, you deserve it! Plus, enjoy 12 paid holidays each year, aligned with US or Canadian federal holidays.

We offer a collaborate and creative environment!

Salary Range- $85,000-$105,000

At Ravensburger North America, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees feel valued and empowered.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. We believe that diversity enriches our organization and fuels innovation and creativity, enabling us to deliver exceptional products and experiences to our customers.

If you require accommodations during the application or interview process, please contact us directly, and we will work to support your needs.