Lead Game Narrative Designer

Placements24; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Paid time off

Career advancement

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Placements24 in Gauteng seeks a Lead Game Narrative Designer to spearhead storytelling for exciting new projects in Tembisa. You will guide a team of writers, translate design pillars into captivating narratives, and ensure a cohesive player experience across titles.

The ideal candidate is a master storyteller with a proven track record, exceptional leadership, and a passion for creating worlds that resonate with a global audience. Relocation may be considered for exceptional candidates.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in game narrative design, with at least 2 years in a leadership role.
• Proven success in creating engaging stories and characters for published video games.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills.
• Experience with world-building and lore creation.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the overarching narrative vision for game projects.
• Write compelling dialogue, character arcs, plot points, and lore.
• Collaborate with game designers to ensure narrative elements are integrated with gameplay mechanics.
• Lead and mentor a team of narrative designers and writers, providing feedback and direction.
• Create and maintain narrative design documentation, including bibles, character profiles, and quest outlines.
• Work with UI/UX designers to ensure narrative is communicated effectively through interface and player prompts.
• Oversee the localization process for narrative content to maintain quality across languages.
• Pitch narrative concepts and ideas to internal stakeholders and external partners.
• Champion the importance of narrative within the development team and company culture.

Skills

Leadership

Narrative design

Creative writing

Editing

Communication

Team mentoring

World-building

Localization awareness

Tools

Game engines

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a visionary Lead Game Narrative Designer to spearhead the storytelling efforts for exciting new projects in **Tembisa, Gauteng**. This pivotal role involves shaping compelling narratives, developing rich character backstories, and ensuring a cohesive and engaging player experience from start to finish. You will guide a team of writers and narrative designers, translating game design pillars into captivating storylines that resonate with a global audience. The ideal candidate is a master storyteller with a proven track record in the gaming industry, exceptional leadership capabilities, and a passion for creating worlds that players will remember. This is an exceptional opportunity to leave your mark on significant titles within a highly respected studio.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the overarching narrative vision for game projects.
• Write compelling dialogue, character arcs, plot points, and lore.
• Collaborate with game designers to ensure narrative elements are integrated seamlessly with gameplay mechanics.
• Lead and mentor a team of narrative designers and writers, providing feedback and direction.
• Create and maintain narrative design documentation, including bibles, character profiles, and quest outlines.
• Work with UI/UX designers to ensure narrative is communicated effectively through interface and player prompts.
• Oversee the localization process for narrative content to maintain quality across different languages.
• Pitch narrative concepts and ideas to internal stakeholders and external partners.
• Champion the importance of narrative within the development team and company culture.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in game narrative design, with at least 2 years in a leadership role.
• Demonstrated success in creating engaging stories and characters for published video games.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills.
• Strong understanding of narrative structures and techniques applicable to interactive media.
• Experience with game development engines and tools is highly desirable.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and presentation skills.
• Portfolio showcasing narrative design work, writing samples, and project contributions.
• Experience in world-building and lore creation.

Benefits

• Significant salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive medical aid and retirement fund contributions.
• Generous paid time off and leave policies.
• Opportunities for career advancement and skill development.
• A collaborative and inspiring work environment located in **Tembisa, Gauteng**.
• Relocation assistance may be available for exceptional candidates.
• Regular team-building activities and social events.
• Access to the latest game development technologies.