Lead Narrative Designer

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 950,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance incentives

Health insurance

Remote stipend

Professional development

Collaborative remote culture

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a seasoned Lead Narrative Designer to shape compelling stories and world-building for upcoming projects. You will define the narrative vision, craft engaging storylines, and ensure the integration of narrative elements across the player experience.

You will lead a team of writers, mentor creative talent, and collaborate with design, art, and engineering to weave immersive tales. This remote-first role offers a generous stipend, flexible hours, and opportunities to

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of experience in narrative design or creative writing for games or interactive media.
• Proven track record of creating engaging stories and developing rich fictional worlds.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and communication skills.
• Experience with narrative scripting tools and game engines is a plus.
• Strong leadership qualities and the ability to guide and inspire a creative team remotely.

Responsibilities

• Develop and own the overall narrative vision, storyline, and character arcs for projects.
• Lead and mentor a team of writers and narrative designers, providing creative direction and feedback.
• Write compelling dialogue, lore, quest descriptions, and other narrative content.
• Collaborate with game designers to ensure narrative seamlessly integrates with gameplay mechanics and player agency.
• Create and maintain narrative documentation, including bibles, character profiles, and plot outlines.

Skills

Leadership

Narrative design

Storytelling

Writing

Team mentoring

Creative direction

Tools

Unreal Engine

Unity

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for an imaginative and experienced Lead Narrative Designer to shape compelling stories and world-building for their upcoming projects, operating in a remote-first capacity. This role involves defining the narrative vision, crafting engaging storylines, and ensuring the integration of narrative elements throughout the player experience. You will lead a team of writers and narrative designers, collaborating closely with other departments to weave immersive tales that resonate with players globally. This is a unique opportunity for a creative storyteller to take charge of narrative development, build rich fictional worlds, and leave a lasting impression on players through powerful storytelling.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and own the overall narrative vision, storyline, and character arcs for projects.
• Lead and mentor a team of writers and narrative designers, providing creative direction and feedback.
• Write compelling dialogue, lore, quest descriptions, and other narrative content.
• Collaborate with game designers to ensure narrative seamlessly integrates with gameplay mechanics and player agency.
• Create and maintain narrative documentation, including bibles, character profiles, and plot outlines.

Requirements

• Minimum 6 years of experience in narrative design or creative writing for games or interactive media.
• Proven track record of creating engaging stories and developing rich fictional worlds.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and communication skills.
• Experience with narrative scripting tools and game engines is a plus.
• Strong leadership qualities and the ability to guide and inspire a creative team remotely.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous remote work stipend and flexible working hours.
• Significant opportunities for creative input and professional development.
• A highly collaborative and innovative remote work culture.