Remote Lead Game Writer: Narrative Design & Worldbuilding

Placements24; Benoni; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Leadership

Narrative design

Storytelling

Collaboration

Education

Game writing experience

Tools

Celtx

Job description

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.