Narrative Designer

Placements24; Soweto; Hybride; ZAR 360 000 - 600 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Hybrid work arrangement

Soweto studio

Professional development

Health & wellness programs

Résumé du poste

Placements24 is seeking a Narrative Designer in Soweto to craft core narratives, lore, and dialogue across game projects. You will collaborate with designers to weave narrative into gameplay, maintain consistent voice, and guide story-driven events.

The role requires strong writing and editing skills, a portfolio of game scripts, and a bachelor's degree in a related field. A hybrid work setup enables remote and in-office collaboration at the Soweto studio.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in narrative design, writing, or a related field.
• Strong portfolio showcasing game scripts, lore, or character bios.
• Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills with a solid grasp of storytelling.
• Bachelor’s degree in Creative Writing, English, Game Design, or a related field.

Responsabilités

• Develop and write the core narrative, plot, character arcs, and dialogue for game projects.
• Create and maintain game lore, world-building docs, and in-game text (e.g., item descriptions, quest logs).
• Collaborate with game designers to integrate narrative elements into gameplay mechanics and level design.
• Work with voice actors and audio teams to ensure dialogue conveys appropriate emotion and tone.
• Maintain consistency in narrative tone, style, and character voice throughout the game.
• Contribute to story-driven events and player choices.
• Ensure narrative content is engaging, impactful, and resonates with the target audience.
• Adapt narrative content for different platforms and functionalities.
• Participate in brainstorming sessions and contribute creative ideas for storytelling.
• Review and edit narrative content for clarity, grammar, and overall quality.

Connaissances

Narrative design

Storytelling

Writing

Editing

Collaboration

Communication

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Creative Writing

Outils

Game engines

Narrative tools

Description du poste

About the Role

Our client, a highly creative game development studio based in Soweto, is seeking a talented Narrative Designer to craft compelling stories and weave immersive narratives into their game worlds. This position operates under a hybrid work model, allowing for both focused remote work and collaborative in-office sessions. You will be responsible for developing the overarching story, character backstories, dialogue, lore, and in-game text. Working closely with game designers, artists, and writers, you will ensure that the narrative elements seamlessly integrate with gameplay mechanics and enhance the player's emotional connection to the game. If you have a passion for storytelling and a knack for building intricate worlds, this is an exceptional opportunity to contribute to memorable gaming experiences.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and write the core narrative, plot, character arcs, and dialogue for game projects.
• Create and maintain game lore, world-building documentation, and in-game text (e.g., item descriptions, quest logs).
• Collaborate with game designers to integrate narrative elements effectively into gameplay mechanics and level design.
• Work with voice actors and audio teams to ensure dialogue is delivered with appropriate emotion and tone.
• Maintain consistency in narrative tone, style, and character voice throughout the game.
• Contribute to the conceptualization of story-driven events and player choices.
• Ensure narrative elements are engaging, impactful, and resonate with the target audience.
• Adapt narrative content for different platforms and functionalities.
• Participate in brainstorming sessions and contribute creative ideas for storytelling.
• Review and edit narrative content for clarity, grammar, and overall quality.

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience in narrative design, writing, or a related field within the gaming industry or interactive media.
• A strong portfolio showcasing narrative work, such as game scripts, story outlines, character bios, or world lore.
• Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills with a keen understanding of storytelling principles.
• Ability to craft engaging dialogue and compelling character arcs.
• Experience with game engines and associated tools for implementing narrative content is a plus.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills, essential for a hybrid team.
• Ability to work effectively independently and as part of a team.
• Understanding of how narrative integrates with gameplay mechanics.
• Bachelor’s degree in Creative Writing, English, Game Design, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Passion for storytelling and creating immersive game worlds.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Hybrid work arrangement offering flexibility and collaborative opportunities.
• Opportunity to work on innovative and narrative-rich game projects.
• Professional development and growth opportunities.
• Creative and supportive studio environment in **Soweto**.
• Access to industry-standard writing and development tools.
• Regular team social events and networking opportunities.
• Contribution to engaging player experiences.
• Health and wellness programs.