Senior Narrative Designer

TL;DR

Senior Narrative Designer: Bringing narrative vision to life through gameplay and narrative systems with an accent on owning narrative projects, designing compelling story content, and writing characterful dialogue. Focus on collaborating with multiple departments, identifying risks, and mentoring junior designers while ensuring quality and timely delivery.

Location: This role can be on site or hybrid from our Nottingham studio, or fully remote within the UK. Our only requirement is that you work from the UK, and if you’re not here right now we can discuss relocation if the role requires you on-site frequently. Relocation support to Nottingham, UK (if required).

Company

hirify.global, originally Free Radical Design, is a passionate game development studio known for BAFTA-nominated Dead Island 2, valuing quality, teamwork, and an inclusive culture.

What you will do

• Align with Narrative Lead and Director on narrative content goals.
• Take ownership of assigned narrative projects from conception to execution (quests, narrative systems, cinematic moments).
• Design compelling story content and write characterful dialogue and text.
• Collaborate with various departments (Level Design, Game Design, Animation, Art, Audio).
• Mentor more junior narrative designers and support the Narrative Lead.
• Contribute to developing and refining processes, tools, and workflows.

Requirements

• At least 5 years’ experience in Narrative Design.
• Flexible, creative, proactive, and solution-oriented mindset.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Solid understanding of compelling narratives in games and experience creating them through gameplay and quest design.
• Skilled in writing dialogue and adapting writing to desired tone.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and deliver high-quality work to deadlines.
• Familiar with the process of making and shipping a game.
• Work from the UK is required.

Nice to have

• Familiarity with action/horror genres.
• Technical proficiency with a game engine or associated tools.

Culture & Benefits

• Core hours 9.30am – 4pm, flexible remaining hours.
• Holiday allowance increasing with service (up to 30 days plus public holidays).
• Annual pay reviews and company pension contribution.
• Studio funded learning and development opportunities.
• Fully subsidised gym membership (Nottingham).
• Annual Christmas party, Summer Family BBQ, and quarterly cross-team events.
• Free financial advice and employee referral bonus scheme.
• Internal Wellbeing Committee and Mental Health First Aiders.