Senior Narrative Designer

Placements24; Paarl; Hybrid; ZAR 450,000 - 650,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Fully remote

Flexible hours

Career growth

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Narrative Designer to join a fully remote creative team, crafting stories, lore and character arcs that propel gameplay. You will work with designers, writers and artists to weave narrative into gameplay, ensuring players experience depth and meaning.

Applicants should have 5+ years in narrative design or game writing for interactive media, proven ability to craft dialogue, and experience with game engines implementing narrative elements.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in narrative design or game writing for interactive media.
• Proven ability to craft stories, characters, and dialogue for games.
• Experience with game engines and implementing narrative elements within them.
• Strong understanding of storytelling principles and narrative structures.
• Excellent writing, editing and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and write game scripts, character backstories, dialogue and in-game text.
• Design and implement narrative systems and structures within the game engine.
• Collaborate with level designers to ensure environmental storytelling supports the main narrative.
• Work with voice actors and localization teams to ensure quality and consistency of narrative delivery.
• Ensure the narrative remains cohesive and impactful across all aspects of the game.
• Mentor junior narrative designers and contribute to the overall narrative vision and quality.

Skills

Narrative design

Storytelling

Remote collaboration

Communication

Tools

Game engines

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a visionary Senior Narrative Designer to join their fully remote creative team. In this role, you will craft compelling stories, rich lore, and engaging character arcs that form the backbone of our interactive entertainment experiences. You will work closely with game designers, writers, and artists to weave narrative seamlessly into gameplay, ensuring players are immersed in a world with depth and meaning. This position is ideal for an experienced storyteller who excels in remote collaboration, can translate complex ideas into engaging narratives, and is passionate about the art of interactive storytelling, driving the narrative vision from concept through to final product.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and write game scripts, character backstories, dialogue, and in-game text.
• Design and implement narrative systems and structures within the game engine.
• Collaborate with level designers to ensure environmental storytelling supports the main narrative.
• Work with voice actors and localization teams to ensure quality and consistency of narrative delivery.
• Ensure the narrative remains cohesive and impactful across all aspects of the game.
• Mentor junior narrative designers and contribute to the overall narrative vision and quality.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in narrative design or game writing for interactive media.
• Proven ability to craft compelling stories, characters, and dialogue for games.
• Experience with game engines and implementing narrative elements within them.
• Strong understanding of storytelling principles and different narrative structures.
• Excellent writing, editing, and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively and collaboratively in a remote team environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Fully remote work arrangement with flexible hours.
• Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement.
• Collaborative and creative work environment focused on impactful storytelling.
• Contribution to innovative and engaging interactive entertainment projects.