Narrative Designer

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Hybrid; ZAR 360,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Project bonuses

Hybrid work model

Creative environment in Bloemfontein

Job summary

Placements24 in Bloemfontein is seeking a talented Narrative Designer to craft stories and dialogue for upcoming game projects. You will develop rich narratives, engaging characters, and immersive lore that captivate players and elevate the gaming experience.

Collaborate with designers and artists, ensure consistency in tone, and help shape emotional depth. The hybrid role offers flexible scheduling and the chance to influence innovative titles from a boutique studio.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Narrative Designer or Writer in the games industry.
• Excellent writing and storytelling skills with a strong portfolio.
• Understanding of narrative structures in interactive media and game design.

Responsibilities

• Develop and write engaging storylines, backstories, and dialogue for games.
• Collaborate with designers to weave narrative into gameplay and world design.
• Create narrative design documents, plots, character profiles, and lore bibles.
• Maintain consistent tone, voice, and narrative across all game elements.
• Work with voice actors and team members to bring stories to life.

Skills

Narrative design

Storytelling

Writing and editing

Collaboration

Interactive storytelling

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a talented Narrative Designer to craft compelling stories and dialogue for their upcoming game projects in Bloemfontein . You will be responsible for developing rich narratives, engaging characters, and immersive lore that captivates players and enhances the overall gaming experience. This role requires a deep understanding of storytelling principles, excellent writing skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively with game designers and artists. You will contribute significantly to the emotional depth and player engagement of their titles, working within a creative studio that values imaginative world-building and high-quality narrative experiences.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and write compelling storylines, character backstories, and dialogue for games.
• Collaborate with designers to integrate narrative elements seamlessly into gameplay mechanics and world design.
• Create narrative design documents, including plot outlines, character profiles, and lore bibles.
• Ensure consistency in tone, voice, and narrative across all aspects of the game.
• Work with voice actors and other team members to bring the narrative to life.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Narrative Designer or Writer in the games industry.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills with a strong portfolio of narrative work.
• Understanding of narrative structures and techniques in interactive media.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Familiarity with game development pipelines and tools is a plus.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and potential for project bonuses.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Opportunities to shape the stories of innovative game titles.
• A hybrid work model offering flexibility and in-person collaboration.
• Creative environment in Bloemfontein with a focus on artistic excellence.