Video Game Narrative Designer

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); Hybride; ZAR 350 000 - 550 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Hybrid work model

Competitive contract rate

Work on cutting-edge titles

Creative team in Nelspruit

Résumé du poste

Placements24 is seeking a creative Video Game Narrative Designer to shape storylines, characters, and dialogue for upcoming projects. The role blends on-site collaboration in Nelspruit with flexibility for remote work, offering a chance to influence gameplay through compelling narratives.

You will work with designers, writers, and artists to weave narrative into gameplay, ensuring consistency across lore and game world.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Narrative Designer, Game Writer, or similar role in the video game industry.
• A strong portfolio with narrative design work, writing samples, and concept docs.
• Excellent writing, editing, and storytelling skills with good pacing and character development.
• Experience with game development tools (Unity, Unreal) is a plus.
• Ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams in a hybrid work environment.
• Familiarity with narrative design for interactive media and world-building.

Responsabilités

• Develop and write compelling storylines, backstory, dialogue, and in-game lore.
• Collaborate with designers to integrate narrative into gameplay mechanics and level design.
• Coordinate with artists and animators to ensure narrative cohesion in visuals.
• Create narrative design documents: plots, profiles, and dialogue scripts.
• Ensure narrative aligns with tone, theme, and target audience.
• Contribute to world-building and lore continuity across the game.
• Iterate on narrative elements based on feedback and testing.
• Write marketing copy and narrative summaries for materials.
• Research historical, cultural, or scientific info to support narratives.
• Collaborate with voice actors and directors for impactful dialogue.
• Stay current with trends in interactive storytelling.
• Brainstorm and contribute new narrative concepts.

Connaissances

Narrative Design

Game Writing

Dialogue Writing

Storytelling

World-building

Collaboration

Unity

Unreal Engine

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Creative Writing, English, Game Design, or related field

Outils

Unity

Unreal Engine

Description du poste

About the Role

Our client, a distinguished studio within the Arts & Entertainment industry, is seeking a creative and skilled Video Game Narrative Designer to contribute to their exciting upcoming projects. This hybrid role, with some flexibility for remote work and expected on-site collaboration in Nelspruit , focuses on crafting compelling stories, characters, and dialogue that immerse players in rich virtual worlds. You will work closely with game designers, writers, and artists to weave narratives seamlessly into gameplay mechanics. This is a prime opportunity to leave your mark on innovative gaming experiences and be part of a passionate development team. The ideal candidate has a deep understanding of storytelling techniques and a proven ability to translate narrative concepts into engaging game experiences.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and write compelling storylines, character backstories, dialogue, and in-game lore.
• Collaborate with game designers to integrate narrative elements into gameplay mechanics and level design.
• Work with artists and animators to ensure narrative consistency in visual elements.
• Create narrative design documents, including plot outlines, character profiles, and dialogue scripts.
• Ensure the narrative aligns with the game's overall theme, tone, and target audience.
• Contribute to world-building and ensure consistency in lore and continuity.
• Iterate on narrative elements based on feedback from the development team and playtesting.
• Write marketing copy and narrative summaries for promotional materials.
• Research historical, cultural, or scientific information as needed to support narrative development.
• Collaborate with voice actors and directors to ensure impactful delivery of dialogue.
• Stay current with trends in video game narrative design and interactive storytelling.
• Participate in brainstorming sessions and contribute creative ideas for narrative concepts.
• Ensure narrative coherence across all aspects of the game.
• Manage narrative assets and revisions effectively.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Narrative Designer, Game Writer, or similar role in the video game industry.
• A strong portfolio showcasing narrative design work, including writing samples and concept documentation.
• Excellent writing, editing, and storytelling skills, with a keen understanding of pacing and character development.
• Experience with game development tools and engines (e.g., Unity, Unreal Engine) is a plus.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams in a hybrid work environment.
• Familiarity with narrative design principles for interactive media.
• Strong understanding of world-building and lore creation.
• Bachelor's degree in Creative Writing, English, Game Design, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Knowledge of the Arts & Entertainment sector, particularly the gaming landscape.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple writing tasks simultaneously.
• Experience with dialogue systems and branching narratives is advantageous.

Benefits

• Competitive contract rate.
• Hybrid work model offering a balance of remote and on-site collaboration.
• Opportunity to work on exciting and cutting-edge video game titles.
• Creative and supportive team environment in Nelspruit .
• Professional growth opportunities within the gaming industry.
• Exposure to various aspects of game development.