Story-Driven Game Writer — Creative Narrative in Rustenburg

Placements24; Rustenburg; On-site; ZAR 279,000 - 469,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive contractor rates

Exposure to professional game titles

Creative freedom to shape game stories

Collaborative, passionate team in Rust

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a talented Game Writer to join our team in Rustenburg. You will craft narratives, dialogue, and in-game text to immerse players in unique virtual worlds, collaborating with designers and developers to integrate storytelling into gameplay.

The role emphasizes storytelling, character development, and the ability to create cohesive lore and world-building across multiple game titles, all within the North West province context.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional writing experience, preferably in the video game industry.
• Demonstrable portfolio of narrative work, scripts, or game design documents.
• Strong understanding of narrative structure, pacing, and character arcs.
• Excellent command of the English language, with impeccable grammar and spelling.
• Ability to work collaboratively in an office environment in Rustenburg.

Responsibilities

• Develop original storylines, plot points, and character backstories for games.
• Write engaging dialogue for characters, ensuring consistency in tone and voice.
• Create item descriptions, lore entries, and other in-game text to enrich the player's experience.
• Collaborate with level designers and narrative directors to integrate story elements into gameplay.
• Edit and revise written content based on feedback from the development team.

Skills

Storytelling

Game dialogue

Narrative structure

English proficiency

Collaboration

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a talented Game Writer to join our team in Rustenburg. You will craft narratives, dialogue, and in-game text to immerse players in unique virtual worlds, collaborating with designers and developers to integrate storytelling into gameplay.

The role emphasizes storytelling, character development, and the ability to create cohesive lore and world-building across multiple game titles, all within the North West province context.