Remote Senior Game Designer - Narrative Focus

Placements24; Redmond (WA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Flexible hours

Home office setup allowance

Competitive salary

Job summary

Placements24 in the United States is seeking a seasoned Remote Senior Game Designer focused on narrative development to shape immersive stories and worlds for our client's projects. You will craft plotlines, characters, and dialogue, and collaborate with writers, artists, and engineers to ensure narrative coherence and emotional impact across gameplay.

This remote role rewards independent, proactive creators who can translate complex ideas into playable experiences, maintain lore consistency,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience in a relevant field.
• Strong portfolio of narrative design for games or interactive media.
• 5–7 years of professional game design experience with emphasis on narrative development.
• Ability to craft stories, characters and dialogue.
• Proficiency with game design software and pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement narratives, storylines, and character arcs for games.
• Collaborate with writers, artists, and engineers for narrative coherence.
• Develop narrative design documents: plots, profiles, dialogue, lore.
• Create interactive storytelling mechanics and branching narratives.
• Write in-game text: dialogue, item descriptions, environmental storytelling.
• Coordinate with level designers to integrate narrative into gameplay.
• Provide narrative feedback during development and playtesting.
• Maintain consistency of game lore and universe.
• Champion narrative across the development lifecycle.

Skills

Narrative design

Storytelling

Writing

Communication

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Creative Writing, Game Design, Literature

Tools

Scripting languages

Visual scripting tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a globally recognized leader in the Arts & Entertainment sector, is seeking an exceptional Remote Senior Game Designer with a strong focus on narrative development to join their innovative team. This fully remote position allows you to contribute your creative genius from anywhere, shaping the immersive stories and compelling worlds that define our client's groundbreaking games. You will be responsible for crafting intricate plotlines, developing rich characters, and weaving engaging narratives that captivate players worldwide. The ideal candidate possesses a deep understanding of interactive storytelling, a passion for game development, and a proven ability to translate complex ideas into playable experiences. This is a unique opportunity to leverage your expertise in narrative design within a flexible, remote-first environment, making a significant impact on the future of gaming.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement compelling narratives, storylines, and character arcs for new and existing game titles.
• Collaborate with writers, artists, and engineers to ensure narrative coherence and emotional impact across all game elements.
• Develop detailed narrative design documents, including plot outlines, character profiles, dialogue scripts, and lore bibles.
• Create engaging player experiences through interactive storytelling mechanics and branching narratives.
• Write clear, concise, and evocative in-game text, including dialogue, item descriptions, and environmental storytelling elements.
• Work closely with level designers to integrate narrative seamlessly into gameplay environments.
• Provide creative input and feedback on all aspects of game development from a narrative perspective.
• Manage and maintain the consistency of the game's lore and narrative universe.
• Champion the importance of narrative and storytelling throughout the development process.
• Iterate on narrative designs based on playtesting feedback and team input.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in Creative Writing, Game Design, Literature, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• A strong portfolio showcasing exceptional narrative design work for games or interactive media.
• Minimum of 5-7 years of professional experience in game design, with a significant focus on narrative development.
• Demonstrated ability to craft compelling stories, complex characters, and engaging dialogue.
• Proficiency in game design software and tools, and an understanding of game development pipelines.
• Excellent writing, editing, and communication skills.
• Experience with scripting languages or visual scripting tools is a plus.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a remote team setting.
• A deep understanding of different storytelling techniques and their application in interactive media.
• A genuine passion for video games and the Arts & Entertainment industry.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with remote work flexibility.
• Opportunity to work on highly anticipated and critically acclaimed game titles.
• Contribute to shaping innovative narratives within the Arts & Entertainment industry.
• Work with a talented and passionate international team.
• Professional development opportunities and continuous learning.
• Home office setup allowance.
• Flexible working hours to suit your timezone.