Remote Lead Narrative Designer — Craft Epic Game Worlds

Placements24; East London; Hybride; ZAR 1 523 000 - 2 200 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health insurance

Retirement contributions

Generous paid time off

Work from home flexibility

Résumé du poste

Placements24 is seeking a visionary Lead Game Narrative Designer to spearhead storytelling across upcoming projects. The role is fully remote, with leadership responsibility over a team of narrative designers and writers to deliver cohesive lore and engaging player experiences.

You will craft core narrative elements, collaborate with designers, and establish narrative systems that blend story with gameplay.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in game narrative design, including leadership.
• Proven track record shipping multiple titles with strong writing samples.
• Strong storytelling, structure, and character development.

Responsabilités

• Lead the narrative design team and set storytelling direction.
• Develop core narrative elements: plot, characters, dialogue, lore.
• Collaborate with designers and artists to integrate story with gameplay.
• Design narrative systems: quests, branching dialogue, lore delivery.
• Create and maintain narrative documentation (bibles, outlines).
• Mentor writers and designers; foster growth and collaboration.
• Maintain narrative consistency and align with project vision.
• Stay informed on trends in game storytelling and interactive media.
• Contribute to creative vision and strategic direction.

Connaissances

Senior leadership

Excellent writing

Remote collaboration

Narrative development

Team mentorship

Formation

Bachelors degree in relevant field

Outils

Wikis

Narrative tools

Documentation software

Description du poste

Placements24 is seeking a visionary Lead Game Narrative Designer to spearhead storytelling across upcoming projects. The role is fully remote, with leadership responsibility over a team of narrative designers and writers to deliver cohesive lore and engaging player experiences.

You will craft core narrative elements, collaborate with designers, and establish narrative systems that blend story with gameplay.