Remote Lead Game Narrative Designer

An innovative and critically acclaimed game development studio is seeking a talented Lead Game Narrative Designer to join their fully remote team. In this pivotal role, you will shape the storytelling and world-building for our exciting new projects, ensuring a compelling and immersive player experience. You will be responsible for developing overarching narrative frameworks, crafting engaging character backstories, writing compelling dialogue, and designing questlines that integrate seamlessly with gameplay mechanics. Your creative vision will guide the narrative team, fostering a collaborative environment where innovative storytelling flourishes.

This position involves working closely with game designers, artists, and programmers to ensure the narrative is cohesive and impactful throughout the development process. You will mentor junior writers, provide constructive feedback, and maintain high standards for narrative quality and consistency. Responsibilities include creating detailed narrative bibles, scripting key story moments, and developing branching narratives that respond to player choices. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of storytelling principles across various media, with a proven track record in narrative design for video games. Exceptional writing skills, a keen sense of pacing and tone, and the ability to translate complex ideas into engaging narratives are crucial. Experience with game development tools and pipelines is beneficial. A Bachelor's degree in Creative Writing, English, Game Design, or a related field is preferred, along with 5-7 years of experience in narrative design. This is a fully remote opportunity, allowing you to contribute from anywhere, with no requirement to be based in Boise, Idaho, US.