Senior Game Writer: Master Narratives for Immersive Worlds

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

On-site work environment

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Career growth opportunities

Creative studio atmosphere

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Senior Game Writer for our Welkom studio to craft compelling narratives, dialogues, and lore that power immersive gaming experiences. You will collaborate with designers, artists, and narrative directors to shape players' emotional journeys.

The role emphasizes creative prose, narrative design, and a passion for video games. On-site work in a dynamic studio inspires cross-disciplinary storytelling and project variety.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Game Writer with a portfolio showcasing strong narrative and dialogue writing samples for games.
• Excellent command of English grammar, punctuation, and style, with flair for creative prose.
• Understanding of narrative structures and techniques specific to interactive media.
• Ability to work collaboratively in an office environment and communicate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Passion for video games and deep understanding of genres and storytelling conventions.

Responsibilities

• Develop and write engaging storylines, character backstories, dialogue, and in-game text that align with the project's vision and audience.
• Collaborate with game designers to integrate narrative elements into gameplay mechanics and progression.
• Create detailed lore documents, world-building guides, and character profiles for consistency across the game.
• Iterate on writing based on feedback from the design team, playtesters, and directors.
• Contribute to defining the game's tone, voice, and thematic elements.

Skills

Storytelling

Dialogue writing

Collaboration

Narrative design

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Senior Game Writer for our Welkom studio to craft compelling narratives, dialogues, and lore that power immersive gaming experiences. You will collaborate with designers, artists, and narrative directors to shape players' emotional journeys.

The role emphasizes creative prose, narrative design, and a passion for video games. On-site work in a dynamic studio inspires cross-disciplinary storytelling and project variety.