TL;DR
Narrative Designer (Game Design): Translating story concepts into engaging player experiences with an accent on branching narrative and the impact of player choice. Focus on integrating story elements within a systematic game environment and collaborating with writers, designers, and programmers.
Location: Remote (US/Canada)
Company
DragonJar Studios is looking for a creative and systematic Narrative Designer to join their writing and design team.
What you will do
- Define how the story is delivered, experienced, and impacted by player choice within the project.
- Translate story concepts into engaging player experiences.
- Gain hands-on experience in branching narrative.
- Collaborate in a dynamic creative environment.
Requirements
- Entry-Level Proficiency: Basic understanding of narrative structure, character development, and interactive storytelling principles.
- Writing Samples: Portfolio examples of short stories, dialogue scenes, or design documents.
- Systems Mindset: Ability to think logically about how story elements need to connect, branch, and resolve within a systematic game environment.
- Self-Motivation: The discipline to manage your writing and documentation tasks efficiently while working remotely.
- Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills for collaborating with writers, designers, and programmers.
Culture & Benefits
- Portfolio Building: Ship-ready narrative design structures, quest logic, and published in-game dialogue to showcase in your portfolio.
- Creative Mentorship: Direct guidance and valuable critique from experienced writers and designers on narrative structure and implementation.
- Networking: The opportunity to collaborate and build relationships with a global team of developers.
- Credit: Full credit for your work in the final project and on our website/documentation.
- Flexible Schedule: The freedom to set your own hours and contribute remotely from anywhere.