Narrative Game Designer & Scriptwriter

Qualifications

• Proven Writing Portfolio: A strong portfolio demonstrating the ability to write across different tones and personas, specifically showing an ability to write "in character" for established IPs.
• Experience in Narrative Design: 4+ years of experience in game design, with a focus on how narrative integrates with systems, quests, and world-building.
• IP Stewardship: Demonstrated experience working with existing intellectual properties and a proven track record of successfully collaborating with external stakeholders or brand owners.
• Dialogue Expertise: A deep understanding of the difference between "cinematic writing" and "game writing" (e.g., knowing how to write dialogue that works during active gameplay).
• Resilience & Collaboration: A professional approach to creative criticism; the ability to take complex feedback from stakeholders and translate it into improved narrative design without ego.
• Passion for Storytelling: A lifelong passion for games, literature, and cinema, with a forward-thinking approach to interactive narrative.
• Technical Proficiency: Experience with narrative implementation tools or scripting in Unreal Engine is bonus.