Senior Narrative Designer

5 Minutes ago • 5 Years +

Game Story Writing Narratived Design

Job Description

As a Senior Narrative Designer, you will shape storytelling across systemic co-op titles. You'll design narrative systems for player-driven stories in a live environment, contributing writing to keep millions engaged in an evolving universe. This role involves owning major narrative domains, shaping the game's voice, bridging story and tech, and collaborating with and mentoring team members.

Must Have:

5+ years of professional experience within Design in the games industry, with significant experience on large-scale, systemic, or live-service titles.
Proven record of shipped game titles.
A portfolio that demonstrates the design and implementation of narrative systems, preferably with emergent content.
A portfolio that demonstrates excellent writing skills (English).
Senior-level proficiency with modern game engines and scripting languages or visual scripting tools.
Ability to lead and make high-stakes creative decisions under ambiguity.
Excellent organizational skills, and experience with spreadsheets.
Experience of narrative systems, preferably non-linear storytelling.
Exceptional communication skills in English, written and spoken.
Must be able to spend at least 3 days per week in our Stockholm office.

Perks:

30 days of paid vacation each year
Professional massage sessions available at the office every other week
Pet friendly office
Newly built, custom-tailored offices on the Hammarby Kaj waterfront

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As a highly experienced Senior Narrative Designer, you will shape the storytelling experience across our ambitious, systemic co-op titles. You’ll design the narrative systems and structures that enable player-driven stories in a live environment, while also contributing to writing that keeps millions of players engaged in a cohesive, ever-evolving universe.

##### What you'll do:

Own major narrative domains

Design and document interconnected narrative systems that tie directly into gameplay.
Build frameworks that keep lore, tone, and world history aligned across the entire game.
Identify complex challenges early and break them into clear, actionable plans for the team.

Shape the voice of the game

Write in-game text, VO, and supporting materials.
Partner with Game Masters to design story-driven events in the Galactic War.
Maintain a strong, consistent tone across all in-game and external communications.
Lead the creation and upkeep of narrative style guides.

Bridge story and tech

Work hands-on in the engine, scripting tools, and content systems.
Prototype and debug narrative features independently.
Develop strategies for live-service updates and community-driven storytelling.

Collaborate and mentor

Partner with feature owners and directors to align the narrative vision across disciplines.
Present and advocate for story ideas and narrative strategies.
Mentor junior and mid-level narrative designers, raising the quality bar across the team.

##### Who you are:

5+ years of professional experience within Design in the games industry, with significant experience on large-scale, systemic, or live-service titles.
Proven record of shipped game titles.
A portfolio that demonstrates the design and implementation of narrative systems, preferably with emergent content.
A portfolio that demonstrates excellent writing skills (English)
Senior-level proficiency with modern game engines and scripting languages or visual scripting tools.
Ability to lead and make high-stakes creative decisions under ambiguity.
Excellent organizational skills, and experience with spreadsheets.
Experience of narrative systems, preferably non-linear storytelling
Exceptional communication skills in English, written and spoken.
Must be able to spend at least 3 days per week in our Stockholm office.