Senior Game Writer

Placements24; Durban; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical and dental coverage

Generous paid leave

Durban office

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Game Writer for our Durban studio to craft immersive storylines and dialogue that drive player experience. You will shape lore, character arcs, and narrative notes in collaboration with designers and artists to ensure cohesive gameplay integration.

The role requires a strong portfolio and proven ability to build rich, interactive worlds with branching dialogue and compelling narratives. Join a creative team focused on storytelling in interactive media.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional game writing or interactive storytelling experience.
• Ability to craft rich worlds and memorable characters.
• Portfolio showcasing narrative work for games or interactive projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop and write engaging narratives, plot outlines, character backstories, and in-game text.
• Collaborate with design and art teams to ensure narrative integration with gameplay.
• Create dialogue with branching narratives and player choices.
• Write game design documents and narrative treatments.
• Edit scripts to maintain high quality and clarity throughout development.

Skills

Game writing

Storytelling

Editing

Collaboration

Portfolio of narrative work

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an imaginative and skilled Senior Game Writer to join their narrative team in Durban. This role is crucial for crafting compelling storylines, immersive lore, and engaging character dialogues that define the player experience. You will work closely with game designers and artists to weave narrative seamlessly into gameplay mechanics, contributing to a studio environment that values creativity, collaboration, and the power of storytelling in interactive media. If you have a passion for building worlds and characters that resonate deeply with players, this is an exceptional opportunity.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and write engaging narratives, plot outlines, character backstories, and in-game text.
• Collaborate with design and art teams to ensure narrative consistency and integration with gameplay.
• Create compelling dialogue for characters, considering player choice and branching narratives.
• Write game design documents and narrative treatments to clearly communicate story elements.
• Edit and refine scripts, ensuring a high standard of quality and clarity throughout the development process.

Requirements

• 5+ years of professional experience as a writer, with a significant focus on game writing or interactive storytelling.
• Demonstrated ability to create rich, complex worlds and memorable characters.
• Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills, with a strong grasp of narrative structure.
• Experience working within a game development team and understanding of game design principles.
• A portfolio showcasing narrative work for games or similar interactive projects.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and potential for project-based bonuses.
• Opportunity to work on exciting, high-profile game titles.
• Comprehensive medical and dental coverage.
• Generous paid leave and holiday schedule.
• A vibrant and collaborative office environment located in Durban.