Lead Narrative Designer

Job description

G5 Games is a Swedish developer and publisher of mobile games played by over 250 million people worldwide. Our hits, such as Sherlock, Hidden City®, and Jewels of Rome®, rank among the top charts and continue to grow. We believe that strong leaders create strong teams — they are the ones who drive projects forward and help achieve new heights.

We are looking for an experienced Lead Game Narrative Designer who will craft compelling stories, seamlessly integrating narrative and gameplay to create immersive player experiences. If you’re passionate about not just leading but also inspiring and helping your team grow, we’d love to have you on board!

What You Will Work On:

• Integrate all game elements into a cohesive narrative.
• Create an immersive gameplay experience in collaboration with the game designer.
• Engage players in the story through gameplay mechanics.
• Develop concepts for characters, locations, scenes, and story arcs.
• Manage a team of writers.
• Oversee the stylistic and dramaturgical aspects of the game’s scripts.
• Develop and maintain project narrative documentation.
• Collaborate with lead specialists to make strategic decisions on the game's development.

What We Expect:

• Ability to tell a story through actions rather than words.
• Understanding of techniques for evoking emotional responses from players.
• Ability to generate ideas within a given setting and genre.
• Knowledge of dramaturgy principles and directing tools.
• High-level proficiency in Russian, strong writing skills.
• English: C1 level.
• Basic understanding of game design principles.
• Ability to clearly communicate ideas and concepts to the team.
• Strong task management skills, including risk assessment and mitigation within a project team.
• Awareness of the modern F2P mobile games market and its audience.
• Understanding of the game development process and the specifics of game scripts.
• 1 to 3 years of experience in the gaming industry as a Writer/Narrative Designer.

Would Be a Plus:

• A cover letter and portfolio.
• Knowledge in psychology and sociology.
• Broad knowledge and cultural awareness (general erudition, well-read, understanding of cultural trends).
• Experience as a Project Lead Narrative Designer.

What We Offer:

• Flexible Work Conditions – Fully remote format with no office restrictions. Convenient flexible schedule and transparent processes.
• Development & Learning – Internal education system that includes workshops, webinars, and hackathons. Compensation for English and other language courses.
• Relocation Support – Financial assistance and guidance at every step, from choosing a country (where G5 has offices) to legalizing your entire family.
• Health & Well-being – Medical insurance and reimbursement for gym memberships. Team sports initiatives to promote a healthy lifestyle.
• Bonus Program – Performance-based bonuses upon meeting sales targets. For key employees—profit-sharing from stock value growth.
• Expert Community – Work alongside top industry professionals. Grow in a dynamic and innovative environment.

We look forward to your application!

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All official communications with G5 Games representatives are conducted exclusively through the  domain. We carefully review each application within a week. If your experience and skills match our requirements, we will contact you for further discussion. If there isn’t a suitable position at the moment, we will add you to our talent pool and notify you when a relevant opportunity arises.