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Senior Narrative Designer Full-time

We’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)?

𑇐 Generate innovative ideas for game plots and narratives.
𑇐 Create compelling, memorable characters that captivate players from the first encounter.
𑇐 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.
𑇐 Design engaging story scenes with a focus on direction and cinematic presentation.
𑇐 Collaborate with other departmentsβ€”game designers, technical designers, developers, artists, and animatorsβ€”to ensure a seamless integration of narrative into the game.
𑇐 Participate in the planning with art-department to align visuals with the story.
𑇐 Incorporate feedback effectively, iterating on narrative content as needed.
𑇐 Review game builds, analyze outcomes, and make necessary script adjustments to enhance the storytelling experience.

What kind of professional are we looking for?

𑇐 Experience: At least 3 years in game development as a Narrative Designer or Game Designer.
𑇐 Storytelling Mastery: Deep knowledge of story structure, non-linear narratives, and verbal/non-verbal storytelling techniques.
𑇐 Interactive Storytelling: Experience creating branching dialogues and innovative narrative systems.
𑇐 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.
𑇐 Writing Skills: Strong dramatic writing abilities in English, capable of creating emotionally resonant content.
𑇐 Team Player: Comfortable collaborating in a fluid and dynamic team environment.
𑇐 Communication: Excellent communication skills, with the ability to provide and receive constructive feedback.
𑇐 Documentation: Skilled at writing clear and effective documentation to organize complex narrative structures.
𑇐 Iterative Mindset: Thrives in an iterative development process, with a willingness to refine ideas based on input and results.

Would be a plus

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

Overview

  • Employer: Home Games
  • Job Title: Senior Narrative Designer
  • Published: 2Β weeks, 5Β days ago
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