Principal Narrative Designer — AAA Story Architect

Epic Games; Cary (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision coverage

401k with competitive match

Mental health program

Unlimited PTO and sick time

Job summary

Epic Games in North Carolina seeks a Principal Narrative Designer to drive the narrative vision for Fortnite and other IP. You will write, collaborate with leadership, and integrate immersive storytelling into gameplay, shaping characters, dialogue, and worlds.

This is a key creative role demanding a strong track record in AAA-produced narrative design. Join a collaborative team and help define storytelling across gameplay, level design, and narrative systems while coordinating with writers and

Qualifications

• AAA shipped project experience in narrative design.
• Strong storytelling and script-writing skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with leadership and writers.

Responsibilities

• Write scripts and outlines for Fortnite and IPs in collaboration with the Head of Story.
• Integrate narrative into gameplay, characters, and dialogue.
• Coordinate with design, art, and production to maintain story coherence.
• Lead casting and voice direction in partnership with senior writers.

Skills

Narrative design

Story writing

Collaboration

Communication

Job description

Epic Games in North Carolina seeks a Principal Narrative Designer to drive the narrative vision for Fortnite and other IP. You will write, collaborate with leadership, and integrate immersive storytelling into gameplay, shaping characters, dialogue, and worlds.

This is a key creative role demanding a strong track record in AAA-produced narrative design. Join a collaborative team and help define storytelling across gameplay, level design, and narrative systems while coordinating with writers and