Senior Game Writer

Placements24; Gqeberha; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

Health and dental insurance

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Placements24 in Port Elizabeth seeks a Senior Game Writer to craft engaging narratives and dialogues for upcoming video game titles. You will develop story arcs, write in-game text, and collaborate with designers, artists, and programmers to shape immersive worlds.

Ideal applicants have 5+ years of professional writing with 3+ years in game narrative, a strong portfolio, and a solid grasp of interactive storytelling and style guidelines.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional writing, with at least 3 years focused on video game narrative.

Responsibilities

• Write original stories, plotlines, backstories, and dialogue for games.

Skills

Narrative writing

Dialogue writing

Character development

Collaborative storytelling

Tools

Narrative design tools

Game design documents

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a talented and imaginative Senior Game Writer to craft compelling narratives and engaging dialogue for their upcoming video game titles in Port Elizabeth. You will be responsible for developing story arcs, creating memorable characters, and writing immersive in-game text that brings virtual worlds to life. This role requires a deep understanding of interactive storytelling and the ability to collaborate effectively with game designers, artists, and programmers. You will contribute significantly to the emotional core and player experience of our games, working within a studio that values creativity and narrative depth in the Eastern Cape's growing tech sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and write original stories, plotlines, character backstories, and dialogue for video games.
• Collaborate with game designers to ensure narrative elements are integrated seamlessly with gameplay mechanics.
• Create and maintain a comprehensive style guide for in-game text, tone, and lore.
• Write various forms of in-game content, including quests, item descriptions, tutorials, and UI text.
• Revise and edit content based on feedback from the development team and playtesters.
• Contribute to world-building and ensure narrative consistency across the game.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of professional writing experience, with at least 3 years focused on video game narrative.
• Proven ability to write engaging dialogue, compelling characters, and intricate plotlines.
• Strong understanding of game development processes and interactive storytelling principles.
• Experience with game design documents and narrative design tools.
• Excellent command of English grammar, style, and storytelling techniques.
• Portfolio showcasing relevant writing samples for games is required.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary and potential for bonuses based on project success.
• Fully remote work arrangement, offering significant flexibility.
• Comprehensive health and dental insurance.
• Generous paid time off and company holidays.
• Opportunities to shape the narrative of critically acclaimed games.