Narrative Designer

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Narrative Designer to work on a varied slate of new projects across our studios, leveraging our in‑house engine for quest and objective design.

• Take ownership of narrative systems, ensuring setup and implementation align with project scope and design direction.
• Collaborate with other design specialisms to define all narrative content within the game.
• Apply best practices, production pipelines, and workflows with limited guidance.
• Use appropriate tools to implement Narrative and Dialogue, and develop detailed Narrative Design Documents.
• Interface with Level Design to design and implement quest structure into levels.
• Interface with Systems Design to support creation and implementation of gameplay mechanics, quests and objectives that tie into game structure.
• Collaborate with UI to design suitable communication of quest structure to the player.
• Implement lines in the dialogue system and manage localized text.
• Collaborate with Audio to manage casting documents for main characters, create and format recording scripts, and support recording sessions with narrative direction.
• Assist in scheduling and task tracking of narrative work, obtaining time estimates from downstream departments.
• Collaborate with code on the creation and iteration of dialogue tools and mechanics.
• Regularly play the game to evaluate your own work, ensuring it aligns with project direction and intended feel, and raise any identified issues with appropriate stakeholders.
• Support the Lead Narrative Designer with ad‑hoc tasks and duties.

• Advanced knowledge of creating narrative design documents and specifications.
• Willingness and ability to deliver high‑quality results using required tools and processes.
• Advanced knowledge of the video game development process.
• Advanced knowledge of production pipelines.

• 22 days holiday plus Christmas closure and bank holidays (increasing with service).
• Private medical insurance, healthcare cash plan, dental and vision coverage.
• Life assurance, income protection, and critical illness cover.
• Enhanced family leave.
• Interest‑free, tax‑free loans.
• Enhanced pension scheme.
• Mental health and wellbeing support EAP.
• Additional perks and social events.

This role is only open to applicants who have the permanent right to work in the UK. We cannot sponsor visas now or in the future. Applicants must demonstrate ongoing eligibility to work in the UK without employer sponsorship.