Narrative Designer (PC/Console, UE5) (6 months contract)

Location: Remote from all over the world. Working hours are 10 AM to 7 PM (GMT+3), with the possibility of adjustment.

Company

Nekki is a game development studio with more than 20 years of experience creating mobile, PC, and console games, including Shadow Fight, Vector, SPINE, and Fight Me.

What you will do

• Turn mission outlines into detailed narrative experiences by arranging story beats and selecting suitable narrative delivery tools.
• Write dialogue, character barks, lore notes, and other in-game texts.
• Script and implement narrative content in Unreal Engine 5 using a proprietary scripting tool.
• Adjust dialogue timing and delivery so narrative beats integrate seamlessly with gameplay.
• Maintain consistency in characters’ speech, motivations, and behavior.
• Collaborate with narrative designers, level designers, level artists, game designers, and sound designers.

Requirements

• English proficiency at C1 level or above.
• Fluent Russian communication.
• Proven gamedev experience at middle level or above.
• In-depth understanding of game writing, especially cinematic and movie-like dialogue.
• Scripting skills focused on dialogue integration and narrative content implementation in Unreal Engine 5 or similar engines.
• Portfolio demonstrating English writing and scripting skills, including multiple English texts and an implemented playable dialogue.

Nice to have

• Prior Unreal Engine 5 experience, especially with Level Sequencer.
• Experience implementing interactive dialogue in Unity or tools such as Articy, Inky, or Twine.

Culture & Benefits

• Remote work from anywhere in the world.
• Friendly and informal work environment with shared gaming activities and internal game jams.
• Professional development support, including specialized conferences and educational events.
• Competitive salary based on professional qualifications.

Hiring process

• Applications are reviewed, with unsuccessful candidates notified within approximately 7–10 days.