Job Description

We are looking for an experienced freelance writer to design and write in-game dialogue on our latest project.

Responsibilities

• Work with the Creative Director to help establish the tone, voice, theme, and style of the game.
• Working with the wider design team to design the narrative and dialogue for the gameplay – both in-game and cut screen scenes around existing design frameworks.
• Define characters and NPCs, their back stories, personalities and tone.
• Verifying that the game’s narrative satisfies the gameplay’s requirements.
• Writing and revising all in-game dialogue and text.
• Revision of scripts as required.

Requirements

• Previous experience working within the gaming industry, preferably on a published game.
• An excellent understanding of non-linear narrative systems and structures.
• Strong understanding of narrative-related pipelines (VO, cinematics, audio etc.)
• Knowledge of narrative and scriptwriting tools (Final Draft, Inkle, Twine, etc.).
• Familiarity with scripting and/or programming tools.