Remote Lead Game Writer - Narrative Design

Placements24; Benoni; Hybride; ZAR 420 000 - 600 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Lead Game Writer to spearhead narrative design for critically acclaimed titles. You will craft compelling storylines, memorable characters, and immersive world-building that define gameplay experiences.

You will lead a team of writers and narrative designers, provide creative direction, and ensure tonal consistency across all narrative elements. Collaboration with game designers, artists, and audio teams will be essential to weave narrative into gameplay.

Qualifications

• Proven history of writing narrative content for video games.
• Experience leading a team of writers or narrative designers.
• Strong interactive storytelling and world-building abilities.

Responsabilités

• Lead a team of writers and narrative designers.
• Collaborate with game designers, artists and audio teams to integrate narrative into gameplay.
• Maintain consistency in tone and quality across all narrative elements.

Connaissances

Leadership

Narrative design

Storytelling

Collaboration

Formation

Game writing experience

Outils

Celtx

Description du poste

About the Role

Our client, an innovative game development studio, is searching for a Remote Lead Game Writer to spearhead narrative design for their critically acclaimed titles. This fully remote position allows top creative talent to contribute from anywhere. You will be instrumental in crafting compelling storylines, engaging characters, and immersive world-building that define our games. The ideal candidate has a proven history of writing exceptional narrative content for video games, with a strong understanding of interactive storytelling. You will lead a team of writers and narrative designers, providing creative direction, feedback, and ensuring consistency in tone and quality across all narrative elements. Collaboration with game designers, artists, and audio teams will be essential to integrate narrative seamlessly into the gameplay experience. We are looking for a visionary storyteller with outstanding writing skills, a deep appreciation for game mechanics, and the ability to manage complex narrative structures. Your passion for creating memorable gaming experiences will be key to elevating our players' journey. This is a unique opportunity to shape the narrative heart of groundbreaking interactive entertainment in a flexible, remote-first setting.