Remote Narrative Designer

About the Role

Our client is looking for a captivating Remote Narrative Designer to craft compelling stories and lore for their ambitious game projects. You will be responsible for developing storylines, writing dialogue, creating character backstories, and integrating narrative elements seamlessly into gameplay. This role requires a gifted storyteller with a passion for world-building and the ability to collaborate effectively with design, art, and programming teams in a distributed, remote-first environment. Your contributions will be essential in creating immersive worlds and memorable player experiences that resonate deeply.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop overarching narratives, plot structures, and character arcs for game projects.
• Write engaging dialogue, quest text, item descriptions, and environmental storytelling elements.
• Collaborate with level designers and systems designers to integrate narrative into gameplay mechanics and environments.
• Create and maintain narrative documentation, including story bibles and character profiles.
• Work closely with voice actors and audio teams to ensure narrative voice and tone are consistent.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Narrative Designer or Writer in the games industry.
• A strong portfolio demonstrating exceptional writing skills and narrative design capabilities.
• Excellent understanding of storytelling principles and techniques across different media.
• Experience working with game engines and associated scripting or content creation tools.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills for effective remote teamwork.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance incentives.
• Remote work flexibility and a supportive distributed culture.
• Opportunity to shape the stories of exciting new game titles.
• Professional development opportunities and mentorship.
• Contribution to a creative and passionate development team.