Senior Narrative Editor — Global Game Writing

NetEase Games; United States; On-site; USD 110,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

Job summary

A leading gaming company seeks a Narrative Designer responsible for crafting and refining game narratives. The ideal candidate will possess native English proficiency and 3+ years of experience in narrative design, with a strong focus on player engagement. Collaborating with cross-functional teams, you'll drive narrative clarity and consistency while improving player immersion. This role promises a competitive salary, with annual compensation ranging from $110,000 to $230,000 depending on experience and location.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in game narrative (Narrative Design, Game Writing, or Narrative Editing).
• Familiarity with game development pipelines is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Own the narrative voice and tone for the English version of the game.
• Rewrite and refine key story content through transcreation.
• Identify narrative issues based on player feedback.
• Collaborate closely with design and cross-functional teams.
• Guide localization teams by establishing style and quality benchmarks.

Skills

Native or near-native English proficiency

Strong writing and rewriting skills

Experience with RPG or open-world games

Player-centric mindset

Experience in localization

Job description

A leading gaming company seeks a Narrative Designer responsible for crafting and refining game narratives. The ideal candidate will possess native English proficiency and 3+ years of experience in narrative design, with a strong focus on player engagement. Collaborating with cross-functional teams, you'll drive narrative clarity and consistency while improving player immersion. This role promises a competitive salary, with annual compensation ranging from $110,000 to $230,000 depending on experience and location.