Remote Senior Game Writer: Create Immersive Narratives

Placements24; Durban; Hybrid; ZAR 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Health insurance

Home office allowance

Professional development

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Senior Game Writer to craft compelling narratives for upcoming titles. You will work from home, developing rich storylines, characters, and lore while collaborating with remote teams across disciplines such as design, art, and programming.

The role emphasizes interactive storytelling, a strong portfolio, and the ability to shape player experiences for a global audience from a fully remote setup.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience in game writing or related field.
• Proven ability to craft engaging narratives for interactive media.
• Excellent English grammar, spelling and punctuation.
• Familiarity with game development pipelines and collaboration tools.

Responsibilities

• Write high-quality narrative content, including plot outlines, character backstories, dialogue, and in-game text.
• Develop and maintain a consistent tone and voice across all written materials.
• Collaborate with game designers to integrate narrative elements into gameplay mechanics.
• Brainstorm and conceptualize story ideas, themes, and overall narrative direction.
• Edit and revise written content based on feedback from the team and playtesting.
• Contribute to world-building and lore development for the game universe.

Skills

Game writing

Narrative design

English writing

Remote collaboration

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Senior Game Writer to craft compelling narratives for upcoming titles. You will work from home, developing rich storylines, characters, and lore while collaborating with remote teams across disciplines such as design, art, and programming.

The role emphasizes interactive storytelling, a strong portfolio, and the ability to shape player experiences for a global audience from a fully remote setup.