Narrative Design Lead - Remote

Overview

We are looking for a creative, passionate and experienced designer to join our team on a 12 month fixed term contract. You will be responsible for the development of the core systems that work with the narrative layers in the game to create an exciting player journey.

In Short

• Help shape the narrative of multiple Games and create a framework to deliver compelling stories to the player.
• Write and maintain design documentation that will serve as a reference to guide interdependent teams.
• Build and mentor the wider narrative team and help integrate workflows with design and other departments.
• Work with and manage writers to deliver high quality scripts and in game text.
• Design player progression systems (equipment, behaviour tree etc) and any other progression system related to PVE and PVP narrative goals.
• Collaborate with the designers towards the game economy (type of resources, use, location, etc).
• Balance and adapt your work based on technical and production constraints, play test results, and comments from cross-functional teams.
• Be involved in broader design review to ensure narrative is being factored when gameplay scenarios or systems are being created.

Requirements

• Experience in design, economics, or related experience (live/online game development a huge plus).
• Critical thinking, curiosity, attention to detail, resourcefulness, and plenty of flexibility.
• Ability to translate analytical findings into actionable recommendations.
• Excellent problem-solving, organisational, communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• An understanding of player motivation & a passion video games.
• Deep knowledge of Action RPG/ Single player Narrative / Open World AAA games.

Benefits

• Remote and Hybrid Working.
• Company pension at 4% of annual salary.
• 26 days holidays.
• Cycle2work scheme.
• Aviva healthcare cover which includes dental and optical.
• Life Assurance.
• Early Friday finish every last Friday of the month.
• Profit Share Bonus & Christmas Bonus.