Senior Narrative Designer

Home Games , Posted yesterday

Full time

Negotiable

Remote

Weโ€™re looking for a talented Narrative Designer to join our team and help craft unforgettable stories that resonate with players.

What are you working on?
  • Genres: Casual
  • Platforms: Mobile
For which tasks (responsibilities)?

๐‘‡ Generate innovative ideas for game plots and narratives.
๐‘‡ Create compelling, memorable characters that captivate players from the first encounter.
๐‘‡ Write all types of text: from documentation to in-game content, including loglines, synopses, drafts, flowcharts, comics, character profiles, dialogue styles, tutorials, and UI texts.
๐‘‡ Design engaging story scenes with a focus on direction and cinematic presentation.
๐‘‡ Collaborate with other departmentsโ€”game designers, technical designers, developers, artists, and animatorsโ€”to ensure a seamless integration of narrative into the game.
๐‘‡ Participate in the planning with art-department to align visuals with the story.
๐‘‡ Incorporate feedback effectively, iterating on narrative content as needed.
๐‘‡ Review game builds, analyze outcomes, and make necessary script adjustments to enhance the storytelling experience.

What kind of professional are we looking for?

๐‘‡ Experience: At least 3 years in game development as a Narrative Designer or Game Designer.
๐‘‡ Storytelling Mastery: Deep knowledge of story structure, non-linear narratives, and verbal/non-verbal storytelling techniques.
๐‘‡ Interactive Storytelling: Experience creating branching dialogues and innovative narrative systems.
๐‘‡ Creative Vision: A solid grasp of what makes video game storytelling unique, coupled with the ability to invent creative, non-verbal ways to deliver impactful narrative moments.
๐‘‡ Writing Skills: Strong dramatic writing abilities in English, capable of creating emotionally resonant content.
๐‘‡ Team Player: Comfortable collaborating in a fluid and dynamic team environment.
๐‘‡ Communication: Excellent communication skills, with the ability to provide and receive constructive feedback.
๐‘‡ Documentation: Skilled at writing clear and effective documentation to organize complex narrative structures.
๐‘‡ Iterative Mindset: Thrives in an iterative development process, with a willingness to refine ideas based on input and results.

Would be a plus

๐‘‡ Education: Background in Narrative Design, Game Design, Journalism, Creative Writing, or a related field (e.g., literature, screenwriting, dramaturgy, psychology).
๐‘‡ Dramaturgy Expertise: A strong understanding of the principles of drama, character development, and scene construction.
๐‘‡ Media Knowledge: Well-read and experienced with a wide range of games and media to draw creative inspiration from.
๐‘‡ Dialogue Proficiency: Ability to write dialogue across different tones and styles.
๐‘‡ Analytical Thinking: Capable of working with large volumes of information, identifying key points, analyzing issues, and offering practical solutions.
๐‘‡ Tools Expertise: Familiarity with visualization tools (e.g., Miro) and narrative design tools (e.g., Articy:Draft, Twine, Ink).
๐‘‡ Systems Design: Experience designing narrative tools, dialogue systems, and storytelling mechanics.
๐‘‡ Language Skills: Advanced level of English + Ukrainian (or Russian).

Why do we enjoy working here?

๐‘‡ People-Oriented Culture: Join a friendly, supportive team with management that prioritizes your personal growth. Elevate your skills by working alongside experienced professionals.
๐‘‡ Social Life and Entertainment: Participate in both offline and online team events, and enjoy special gifts for key milestones.
๐‘‡ Comprehensive Health Insurance: After the probation period, youโ€™ll receive full medical coverage for you and your family.
๐‘‡ Continuous Learning and Development: Access ongoing opportunities for professional growth through external training, conferences, and other development programs.
๐‘‡ Promoting a Healthy Lifestyle: We support your well-being with reimbursements for gym memberships, fitness app subscriptions, and access to yoga sessionsโ€”available both in-office and online.
๐‘‡ Competitive Salary and Benefits: Benefit from regular salary reviews, a comfortable work schedule, paid sick leave, 22 days of annual vacation, and additional leaveโ€”all with full pay during time off. We cover all taxes.
๐‘‡ Flexible Work Options: Choose the work style that suits you bestโ€”remote from any European country, from one of our offices, or hybrid arrangement.

Ready to bring your storytelling skills to life in an interactive medium?
Weโ€™d love to hear from you! Send us your resume and portfolio, showcasing your ability to craft immersive, player-driven narratives.

Home Games

Company type: product

Employees: 51-200

Platforms: Mobile

Genres: Casual

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