Narrative Director (Gamedev)

TL;DR

Narrative Director (Gamedev): Architecting cohesive narrative systems including world logic, tone, themes, and player motivations that unify the entire game with an accent on translating high-level creative direction into clear narrative frameworks. Focus on ensuring narrative integrity across all aspects of the game and fostering systems-oriented narrative craft within the team.

Location: Candidates must be authorized to work in and based in the United States. Legal acts mentioned in the job description are specific to California, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Washington, implying a strong preference or requirement for these areas.

Company

hirify.global develops games and experiences, focusing on putting players first and creating collaborative teams.

What you will do

• Build the core narrative framework for the game.
• Ensure all creative decisions uphold narrative integrity, internal logic, and authenticity.
• Partner with the Creative Director to break high-level creative pillars into usable, systemic narrative components.
• Define frameworks that narrative designers and writers use to create content.
• Manage and mentor narrative designers and writers, fostering a shared language of systems-oriented narrative craft.
• Maintain coherence and quality across all narrative elements in the game.

Requirements

• 13+ years in narrative design, worldbuilding, creative direction, systems design, or equivalent roles in the gaming industry.
• 8+ years managing narrative creatives or cross-disciplinary teams.
• Leadership experience shipping a AAA or major live game in a narrative, creative, or design capacity.
• Ability to evaluate and ensure quality across writing, VO, worldbuilding, and systemic narrative surfaces.
• Capable of operating with minimal support and driving clarity across complex creative spaces.
• Portfolio or samples demonstrating worldbuilding, narrative system design, thematic architecture, or conceptual frameworks.
• Work authorization for the United States is required.

Nice to have

• Professional experience working within established IP and crafting new IP systems.
• Experience collaborating with cross-disciplinary leads in design, IP, and art.

Culture & Benefits

• Open paid time off policy and flexible work schedules.
• Medical, dental, and life insurance benefits.
• Parental leave for employees, spouses/domestic partners, and children.
• 401k with company match.
• Focus on player empathy and creating collaborative teams where unique perspectives are valued.
• Commitment to equal employment opportunity and reasonable accommodations for disabled individuals.