Narrative Writer III

3 Days ago • 5 Years + • Game Story Writing/Narrative Design

Job Summary

Job Description

Onward Search seeks a Senior Narrative Writer to craft compelling narratives for new characters and their worlds in the gaming industry. Responsibilities include character development, creative collaboration with artists and designers, voice-over creation, innovative storytelling, detailed documentation, and mentoring junior team members. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of narrative writing experience in gaming, proven leadership in cross-disciplinary teams, expertise in crafting memorable VO lines, and experience with technical game implementation tools. Experience shipping at least one AAA game title and familiarity with the fighting game genre are preferred. The role involves bringing a globally recognized IP to new heights while maintaining its core identity.
Must have:
  • 5+ years narrative writing experience in gaming
  • Leadership in cross-disciplinary teams
  • Expertise in crafting memorable VO lines
  • High-quality storytelling through themes, characters, and worlds
  • Experience with technical game implementation tools
Good to have:
  • AAA game title shipping experience
  • Fighting game genre familiarity
Perks:
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • 401k Program
  • Commuter Benefits
  • Learning & Education Reimbursement
  • Ongoing Training & Development

Job Details

Onward Search is a specialized staffing and talent solutions company that helps professionals find top jobs with the nation’s leading brands.

Our client is seeking a creative visionary to join their team as a Senior Narrative Writer. In this role, you will be instrumental in crafting compelling narratives that breathe life into new champions and their worlds, inspiring both the artists and designers who bring them to life and the players who engage with them.

Key Responsibilities

  • Character Development: Utilize your storytelling expertise to develop rich, engaging characters and communicate their personalities through narrative design.

  • Creative Collaboration: Work closely with artists, designers, and other team members, providing and receiving feedback to achieve clear creative goals.

  • Voice Over Creation: Collaborate with the development team, VO directors, and producers to craft voice lines that convey gameplay intent and character personality.

  • Innovative Storytelling: Ideate and create captivating characters, environments, and worlds, ensuring thematic cohesion and alignment with the game's core truths.

  • Documentation and Alignment: Produce detailed documentation to support the narrative vision and maintain consistency across the project.

  • Mentorship: Guide and mentor fellow team members to elevate the narrative quality within the studio.

Qualifications

  • Over 5 years of narrative writing experience in the gaming industry.

  • Proven leadership in creative projects within cross-disciplinary teams.

  • Expertise in crafting memorable VO lines and developing both new and existing IPs.

  • Demonstrated ability to create high-quality stories through themes, characters, and worlds.

  • Extensive experience with technical game implementation tools for narrative and VO deliverables.

Preferred Experience

  • Experience in shipping at least one AAA game title.

  • Familiarity with the fighting game genre.

If you are ready to innovate and expand upon a globally recognized IP while preserving its core identity, we invite you to apply. Please include samples of your storytelling that showcase your craft and understanding of genre fiction and game writing.

Perks & Benefits: 

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • 401k Program
  • Commuter Benefit
  • eLearning
  • Education Reimbursement
  • Ongoing Training & Development
  • *To qualify for our benefits package, you must work over 30 hours per week and the length of assignment must be a minimum of 10 weeks.

To learn more about this opportunity, apply now. Our recruitment team will be in touch, guide you through the interview process, and advocate on your behalf.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: May 7th

Employer Details:

  • Onward Search is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in an employment with regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status or any other classification protected by federal, state and local laws and ordinances. Candidates must be at least 18 years old to be considered for employment. EOE/M/F/D/V/SO.
  • In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.
  • Onward Search is unable to support 1099 / Corp-to-Corp or Independent Contractor arrangements at this time. All freelancers will be paid as W2 employees.
  • Onward Search offers medical, dental, vision benefits, as well as a 401k program, for all eligible full time temporary assignments.
  • Onward Search is a drug-free workplace.
  • Onward Search is a nationwide staffing agency and talent solutions provider specializing in creative, marketing and technology. Our clients are continuously turning to us to fill their open positions. Therefore, there is no application deadline for this position, as we are seeking candidates for this type of role across all our clients on an ongoing basis.

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