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Senior Narrative Designer

Remote / Online - Candidates ideally in
East London, 5201, South Africa
Listing for: Placements24
Remote/Work from Home position
Listed on 2026-09-30
Job specializations:
  • Entertainment & Gaming
    Game & 3D/XR Development
Job Description & How to Apply Below
About the Role

Our client is seeking a creative and experienced Senior Narrative Designer to craft compelling stories and worlds for their upcoming projects, working remotely. This role is fundamental to embedding rich narratives, engaging characters, and immersive lore into our game experiences. You will collaborate with game designers, writers, and artists to ensure a cohesive and impactful storytelling experience for players. This is an exciting opportunity for a visionary storyteller to shape the narrative direction of innovative interactive entertainment and influence the emotional connection players have with our titles.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and write compelling storylines, character backstories, and in-game lore.
  • Design and implement narrative systems, dialogue trees, and quest structures.
  • Collaborate with level designers and world builders to ensure narrative coherence within the game world.
  • Work with voice actors and audio teams to ensure effective delivery of narrative content.
  • Iterate on narrative content based on play testing feedback and design team input.
  • Maintain narrative consistency and quality across all aspects of the game.
Requirements
  • 5+ years of experience in narrative design or writing for video games.
  • Proven ability to write engaging dialogue, story arcs, and world-building elements.
  • Experience with narrative scripting tools or game engines (e.g., Unreal Engine's Blueprints, Unity).
  • Strong understanding of storytelling principles and interactive narrative techniques.
  • Excellent writing, editing, and communication skills.
  • Ability to collaborate effectively with diverse development teams in a remote setting.
Benefits
  • Competitive salary and potential for project bonuses.
  • Fully remote position offering ultimate flexibility.
  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits.
  • Generous paid time off and flexible working hours.
  • Opportunities for professional growth and continued learning.
  • A collaborative and creative environment focused on pushing the boundaries of interactive storytelling.
Position Requirements
10+ Years work experience
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