Senior Game Narrative Designer

Placements24; South Africa; Remoto; ZAR 700.000 - 1.100.000; Tempo pieno

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Competitive pay

Health insurance

Vacation & sick leave

Growth opportunities

Relocation support

Industry events

Descrizione del lavoro

Placements24 in Pretoria is seeking a Senior Game Narrative Designer to shape core story, lore, and dialogue across ambitious projects. You will lead narrative development and collaborate with cross‑functional teams to ensure a cohesive player journey.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in game narrative design, a strong portfolio, and proficiency with Unity or Unreal Engine. You will mentor junior designers and contribute to world‑building and quest design.

Competenze

• Minimum of 5 years in game narrative design or related writing roles within the gaming industry.
• Strong portfolio with writing samples, narrative design docs, and contributions to released titles.
• Proven ability to craft compelling stories and engaging dialogue for interactive media.

Mansioni

• Develop core narrative framework, plot points, and character arcs for games.
• Write dialogue, descriptive text, and in‑game lore to enhance immersion.
• Collaborate with designers to integrate narrative with gameplay mechanics.
• Work with artists and animators to align visuals with narrative intent.
• Create detailed narrative design docs, including bios, world bibles, and quest outlines.
• Participate in playtests and incorporate feedback to refine the narrative experience.
• Mentor junior narrative designers and writers.

Conoscenze

Narrative design

Storytelling

Character development

Dialogue writing

World-building

Collaboration

Formazione

Creative writing degree

Strumenti

Unity

Unreal Engine

Descrizione del lavoro

About the Role

Our client, a trailblazing game development studio based in Pretoria, is seeking an innovative Senior Game Narrative Designer to craft compelling stories and engaging player experiences. This is a critical role where you will be responsible for shaping the overarching narrative, character backstories, dialogue, and lore of our ambitious projects. You will work closely with designers, writers, and artists to ensure a cohesive and immersive player journey. The ideal candidate has a proven ability to create rich, believable worlds and complex characters that captivate players. If you are passionate about interactive storytelling and eager to make a significant impact in the gaming industry, this Pretoria opportunity is perfect for you.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the core narrative framework, plot points, and character arcs for games.
• Write engaging dialogue, descriptive text, and in-game lore that enhances player immersion.
• Collaborate with game designers to integrate narrative seamlessly with gameplay mechanics and systems.
• Work with artists and animators to ensure the visual representation aligns with narrative intent.
• Create detailed narrative design documents, including character bios, world bibles, and quest outlines.
• Participate in playtesting sessions and incorporate feedback to refine the narrative experience.
• Mentor junior narrative designers and writers, providing guidance and feedback.
• Stay current with trends in game narrative and interactive storytelling.
• Pitch and present narrative concepts to internal teams and stakeholders.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in game narrative design or related writing roles within the gaming industry.
• A strong portfolio showcasing exceptional writing samples, narrative design documents, and contributions to released titles.
• Demonstrated ability to craft compelling stories, memorable characters, and engaging dialogue.
• Proficiency in writing for interactive media and understanding narrative structures in games.
• Experience with game development tools and engines (e.g., Unity, Unreal Engine) is a plus.
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Strong understanding of player psychology and engagement within interactive experiences.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced Pretoria studio.
• Bachelor's degree in Creative Writing, Game Design, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous vacation and paid sick leave policy.
• Opportunities for professional growth and attendance at industry events.
• Access to cutting-edge game development technology.
• A creative and collaborative work culture in Pretoria.
• Relocation assistance may be available for qualified candidates.