Game Narrative Designer

Placements24; East London; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 620,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Collaborative studio environment

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a creative Game Narrative Designer to join our storytelling team in Queenstown. You will craft engaging narratives, dialogues, and lore that bring our game worlds to life, collaborating with designers, writers, and artists to weave narrative into gameplay.

A strong portfolio and passion for interactive storytelling are essential. You will design branching narratives and world-building elements, contributing to a collaborative studio that values storytelling as a core

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Game Writer or Narrative Designer with a portfolio.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills with strong narrative sense.
• Familiarity with game development pipelines and tools (Unity, Unreal Engine).
• Ability to develop complex characters and compelling plots.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and write engaging storylines, character backstories, and dialogue for game projects.
• Design and implement narrative systems, including branching narratives and quest design.
• Collaborate with game designers to integrate narrative with gameplay mechanics.
• Work with artists and animators to ensure visual elements support the narrative vision.
• Create world-building documentation, including lore and environmental storytelling cues.
• Edit and refine narrative content for consistency, quality, and impact.

Skills

Game Narrative Design

Storytelling

Creative Writing

Collaboration

Communication

Tools

Unity

Unreal Engine

Scripting

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a creative and skilled Game Narrative Designer to join their storytelling team in Queenstown . In this role, you will craft compelling narratives, engaging dialogues, and rich lore that bring our game worlds to life. You will work closely with designers, writers, and artists to ensure the narrative is seamlessly integrated into gameplay mechanics and player experience. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate storyteller to shape the emotional journey of players and contribute to memorable gaming experiences within a dedicated and innovative studio environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and write engaging storylines, character backstories, and dialogue for game projects.
• Design and implement narrative systems, including branching narratives and quest design.
• Collaborate with game designers to integrate narrative elements seamlessly with gameplay mechanics.
• Work with artists and animators to ensure visual elements support the narrative vision.
• Create world-building documentation, including lore, character profiles, and environmental storytelling cues.
• Edit and refine narrative content to ensure consistency, quality, and emotional impact.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Game Writer or Narrative Designer , with a portfolio of published or unreleased game projects.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills with a strong understanding of narrative structure.
• Familiarity with game development pipelines and tools (e.g., Unity, Unreal Engine, scripting).
• Ability to develop complex characters and compelling plotlines.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills.
• Passion for video games and interactive storytelling.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.
• Opportunity to work on exciting game titles and shape player experiences.
• Collaborative and creative work environment in Queenstown .
• Professional development and growth opportunities within the gaming industry.
• A chance to contribute to immersive and memorable game worlds.