Principal Narrative Designer - Global Remote Freelance

1 Month ago • 7 Years + • Game Story Writing/Narrative Design

Job Summary

Job Description

Lakshya Digital seeks an experienced Principal Narrative Designer for a 6-month freelance contract (with potential extension) starting June 2025. This fully remote role (UK timezone preferred) requires 7+ years of narrative design experience, encompassing dialogue writing, implementation within Unreal Engine (dialogue systems knowledge essential), and cinematic narrative creation. Responsibilities include guiding junior writers, maintaining narrative documentation, and aligning story with gameplay and level design. Excellent communication and collaboration skills are crucial. The candidate should be proficient in non-linear narrative structures and systems.
Must have:
  • 7+ years narrative design experience
  • Unreal Engine & dialogue system expertise
  • Compelling dialogue writing & editing
  • Mentoring & quality assurance skills
  • Non-linear narrative structure understanding
  • Gameplay/level design alignment
  • Excellent communication skills

Job Details

Description

Requirements

Lakshya Digital, a part of Keywords Studios, is a leading provider of Game Art services to the global games industry.

With over 800 employees and contributions to more than 150 AAA titles across all major platforms and genres, Lakshya is known not only for its high-quality work but also for its best-in-class processes. We are growing rapidly and have studios in India (in Gurgaon, Bangalore and Pune) as well as teams in the US, UK, Japan, and the Philippines.

Our studio works on multiple exciting projects at any one time offering plenty of variety and involvement. We have worked on some of the biggest and most exciting IP’s in the games industry, including Diablo Resurrected, Final Fantasy VII Remake, Halo Infinite, Returnal, Forza Horizon 5, Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War, Borderlands 3, FIFA Online 4, PUGB: New State, Sea of Thieves, Amazon: New World, Dauntless, State of Decay 2, Middle Earth: Shadow of War, just to name a few.

Our successful studio is continuing to grow, and we are looking for an experienced Principal Narrative Designer (UK time zone preferred but not required) to join the team.

 

This is a fully remote 6-month Freelance contract starting in June 2025, with the possibility of extension for another 6–12 months.

This position is offered on a fully remote basis, but the successful candidate must be able to work within the UK timezone hours.

What we are looking for:

  • 7+ years of experience as a narrative designer, writing and implementing dialogue to support the player journey
  • Strong knowledge of Unreal and experience with dialogue systems
  • Ability to write and edit compelling dialogue for characters, missions, and cinematics
  • Experience guiding and mentoring other writers to ensure quality and consistency
  • Familiarity with building and maintaining narrative design documentation
  • Strong understanding of non-linear narrative structures and systems
  • Skilled at aligning story beats with gameplay and level design
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Proactive, collaborative, and able to work across disciplines

Benefits

Keywords Studios is dedicated to following a well-established Equal Opportunities Policy.
We strive to create a workplace that offers equal opportunities to all employees and potential employees.

Personal Data Protection Policy
By submitting your CV/Resume, you consent to the terms and policies outlined in our privacy policy:
https://www.keywordsstudios.com/en/applicant-privacy-notice/

Role Information
Studio: Lakshya Digital
Location: Americas, North America
Area of Work: Creative
Service: Create
Employment Type: Contract
Working Pattern: Remote

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With key talent located in four countries across three continents, Lakshya is dedicated to discovering talent and delivering exciting and fulfilling careers in digital art production. As part of our team, you will have the opportunity to work with an experienced, international team of game artists, master cutting-edge tools and contribute to some of the highest profile game titles in development from across the US, Japan and Europe.

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