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Narrative Game Designer & Scriptwriter

Brisbane, QLD, auFull-time2026-10-04 → 2026-11-11
Hybrid · Australia

Core

Narrative Game Designer and Scriptwriter responsible for weaving story into gameplay systems, writing authentic dialogue, and acting as a bridge between creative vision and IP stakeholders.

Role type

Senior Narrative Game Designer & Scriptwriter

Builds

Interactive narrative experiences for mobile and cross-platform games

Domain

Video Games / Interactive Entertainment

Required skills

Narrative design, Scriptwriting, IP stewardship, Dialogue writing, Game design integration, World-building, Technical implementation in Unreal Engine

Preferred skills

Experience with narrative implementation tools, Scripting in Unreal Engine

Responsibilities

Write high-quality dialogue, cinematic scripts, and world barks; Design narrative structures and branching dialogue paths; Collaborate with Game and Quest Designers to translate narrative beats into playable moments; Implement narrative content within development tools and Unreal Engine; Create compelling lore entries and environmental clues; Work with Audio leads and Voice Actors on performance; Iterate scripts based on feedback from playtests and stakeholders.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC