Game Writer (Remote)

Placements24; Vereeniging; Hybrid; ZAR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work setup

Home office stipend

Professional development opportunities

Flexible holidays

Collaborative team culture

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a talented Game Writer to join a fully remote studio. You will craft main storylines, dialogue, and lore, collaborating with designers, narrative designers, and artists to weave narrative into gameplay and visuals.

Ideal candidates have proven writing experience in games or screenwriting, strong editing, and the ability to work autonomously in a distributed team while incorporating feedback to shape memorable worlds.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Game Writer or Screenwriter with a portfolio of narrative work.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
• Strong storytelling, character development, and world-building.
• Ability to work in a remote team and incorporate feedback.

Responsibilities

• Develop and write compelling narratives, including main storylines, side quests, and character arcs.
• Create engaging and authentic dialogue for all characters within the game.
• Write in-game text, including item descriptions, UI text, and tutorials, maintaining a consistent tone and voice.
• Collaborate with narrative designers to build rich lore, world-building elements, and backstory.
• Work closely with game designers to ensure narrative elements enhance gameplay mechanics and player agency.
• Translate narrative concepts into actionable documents for other departments (e.g., concept art, animation).
• Revise and edit written content based on feedback from the creative team and playtesting.
• Maintain consistency in narrative themes, character voices, and world lore throughout the project.
• Contribute to the overall vision and storytelling goals of the game.
• Research historical, cultural, or scientific topics as needed to inform narrative development.

Skills

Narrative writing

Dialogue writing

Editing & proofreading

Collaboration

Remote teamwork

Education

BA in English/Creative Writing

Tools

Narrative design tools

Game engines

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a highly regarded game development studio known for its immersive narratives, is actively seeking a talented Game Writer to join their dynamic, fully remote team. In this role, you will be instrumental in crafting compelling storylines, engaging dialogue, and rich lore that will define the player experience in our upcoming project. You will collaborate closely with game designers, narrative designers, and artists to ensure the narrative is seamlessly integrated into gameplay mechanics and visual presentation. As a remote-first organization, we champion a culture of collaboration, creativity, and work-life balance, providing the tools and support for our distributed team to thrive. The ideal candidate possesses exceptional storytelling abilities, a deep understanding of interactive narrative, and a passion for creating memorable worlds and characters. This is a unique opportunity to contribute your creative voice to an exciting new title and shape the emotional journey of players worldwide from the convenience of your home office.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and write compelling narratives, including main storylines, side quests, and character arcs.
• Create engaging and authentic dialogue for all characters within the game.
• Write in-game text, including item descriptions, UI text, and tutorials, maintaining a consistent tone and voice.
• Collaborate with narrative designers to build rich lore, world-building elements, and backstory.
• Work closely with game designers to ensure narrative elements enhance gameplay mechanics and player agency.
• Translate narrative concepts into actionable documents for other departments (e.g., concept art, animation).
• Revise and edit written content based on feedback from the creative team and playtesting.
• Maintain consistency in narrative themes, character voices, and world lore throughout the project.
• Contribute to the overall vision and storytelling goals of the game.
• Research historical, cultural, or scientific topics as needed to inform narrative development.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Game Writer or Screenwriter, with a portfolio of narrative work, preferably in the gaming industry.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
• Strong understanding of storytelling principles, character development, and world-building.
• Experience with narrative design tools or game engines is a plus.
• Ability to write in various tones and styles suitable for different characters and situations.
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills, adept at working within a remote team.
• Ability to receive and incorporate constructive feedback effectively.
• Proactive, organized, and able to manage multiple writing tasks simultaneously.
• A deep passion for video games and storytelling.
• Bachelor's degree in English, Creative Writing, Film, or a related field is preferred.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and potential performance bonuses.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Generous paid time off and flexible holidays.
• Professional development opportunities and workshops.
• Fully remote work setup with support for home office expenses.
• Creative and inspiring work environment.
• Opportunity to work on ambitious and critically acclaimed game projects.
• Collaborative and supportive team culture.
• Regular virtual team-building activities.