Video Game Narrative Designer
Core
Crafting compelling stories, characters, and dialogue that immerse players in rich virtual worlds while integrating narrative elements into gameplay mechanics.
Role type
Video Game Narrative Designer
Builds
Interactive gaming experiences with integrated storylines, characters, and lore
Domain
Video Games / Interactive Entertainment
Required skills
Storytelling, character development, world-building, dialogue writing, game design integration, lore consistency, branching narrative design, game engine familiarity (Unity/Unreal), marketing copywriting
Preferred skills
Experience with dialogue systems, historical/cultural research, voice actor collaboration
Technologies
Unity, Unreal Engine
Responsibilities
Develop storylines, character backstories, and dialogue; Collaborate with designers to integrate narrative into gameplay; Create narrative design documents and plot outlines; Ensure narrative alignment with game theme and tone; Contribute to world-building and lore continuity; Iterate on narrative based on feedback; Write marketing copy and narrative summaries; Research historical or cultural information; Collaborate with voice actors and directors; Participate in brainstorming sessions; Manage narrative assets and revisions.