Remote Senior Narrative Designer - Immersive Storytelling

Placements24; Randfontein; Remote; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Flexible hours

Professional development

Global projects

Autonomy

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Senior Narrative Designer to craft immersive storytelling for global entertainment projects. This fully remote role allows you to work from anywhere in South Africa with stable internet.

You will develop narratives, character arcs, and interactive dialogue while aligning with cross-functional teams in a virtual setting. You will shape player journeys through narrative design, contribute to world-building, and iterate based on feedback in a deadline-driven

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Narrative Designer or Writer in video games or interactive media.
• Exceptional writing skills with strong dialogue, plot, and character work.
• Experience designing and implementing interactive narrative structures.
• Familiarity with scripting languages or game engines (Unity, Unreal) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and write high-quality narrative content, including plot outlines, backstories, dialogue, and in-game text.
• Design and implement interactive narrative systems that adapt to player choices.
• Collaborate with designers, artists, and engineers to ensure narrative coherence with gameplay.
• Create narrative design documents outlining story structure, character arcs, and themes.
• Coordinate with voice actors and audio teams to ensure compelling dialogue delivery.
• Contribute to lore development and world-building across projects.
• Identify and propose creative solutions to narrative challenges during development.
• Participate in playtesting and iterate on narrative elements based on feedback.
• Champion the narrative vision across the player experience.
• Manage narrative tasks and contribute to scheduling in a remote agile environment.

Skills

Narrative design experience

Writing excellence

Interactive narrative design

Game engine scripting

Tools

Unity

Unreal Engine

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly accomplished and imaginative Remote Senior Narrative Designer to craft compelling stories for immersive entertainment experiences. This is a fully remote position, offering the flexibility to work from anywhere within South Africa, provided you have a stable internet connection. You will be responsible for developing rich narratives, intricate plotlines, and engaging character arcs that form the backbone of our client's innovative projects. This role requires a masterful command of storytelling techniques, a deep understanding of player engagement, and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams in a virtual environment. If you excel at weaving intricate tales and shaping player journeys through narrative, this is an unparalleled opportunity to contribute to globally recognized entertainment projects from the comfort of your home.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and write high-quality narrative content, including plot outlines, character backstories, dialogue, and in-game text.
• Design and implement interactive narrative systems that respond to player choices and actions.
• Collaborate with game designers, level designers, and artists to ensure narrative coherence and seamless integration with gameplay mechanics and world-building.
• Create detailed narrative design documents, outlining story structure, character arcs, and thematic elements.
• Work closely with voice actors and audio designers to ensure the emotional impact and delivery of dialogue.
• Contribute to world-building, lore development, and maintaining narrative consistency across projects.
• Proactively identify and propose creative solutions to narrative challenges throughout the development cycle.
• Participate in playtesting and iterate on narrative elements based on feedback.
• Champion the narrative vision and ensure it resonates throughout the entire player experience.
• Manage narrative tasks and contribute to scheduling within a remote agile development environment.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Narrative Designer or Writer in the video game or interactive entertainment industry, with a portfolio showcasing strong narrative work.
• Exceptional writing skills, with a talent for crafting engaging dialogue, compelling plots, and memorable characters.
• Experience designing and implementing interactive narrative structures.
• Familiarity with scripting languages or game engines (e.g., Unity, Unreal Engine) is a plus.
• Strong understanding of story structure, pacing, and character development principles.
• Excellent collaborative skills and ability to communicate effectively in a remote setting.
• Ability to think critically and solve complex narrative design problems.
• Experience working with narrative design tools and documentation.
• Self-motivated and disciplined to work effectively in a remote, deadline-driven environment.
• Passion for storytelling and interactive media.

Benefits

• Fully remote work arrangement with competitive compensation.
• Opportunity to work on high-impact, globally recognized projects.
• Flexible working hours within a collaborative team structure.
• Access to professional development resources and virtual training.
• Contribute to innovative and boundary-pushing entertainment experiences.
• Be part of a forward-thinking company culture that values creativity and autonomy.