RPG Game Designer - Remote

Overview

We are looking for an RPG Game Designer to help shape the moment-to-moment player experience in Hopetown, working at the intersection of systems, quests, and narrative.

In Short

• Design and implement narrative and gameplay content for assigned areas of the game.
• Craft and maintain coherent, well-paced narrative flow across quests, dialogue, characters, and environments.
• Collaborate closely with design, art, and tech to ensure narrative elements integrate smoothly with gameplay systems.
• Identify narrative or quest design challenges and propose thoughtful, player-focused solutions.
• Regularly review progress on your areas, gather feedback, and iterate toward the strongest possible outcome.
• Write, maintain, and communicate narrative and design documentation.
• Analyse player motivations, emotional responses, and expectations using playtesting.

Requirements

• Experience in game design, particularly in RPGs.
• Strong understanding of narrative design principles.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a remote team.
• Comfortable with iterative design processes.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Passion for storytelling and player psychology.

Benefits

• Opportunity to work on a unique narrative-first RPG.
• Impact on the game development process in early production.
• Work with a talented and diverse team.
• Flexible remote working environment.
• Encouragement of creativity and innovation.