Background Writer (Gamedev)

TL;DR

Background Writer (Age of Sigmar): Write amazing background material and fiction for Age of Sigmar products with an accent on Mortal Realms lore and every faction narratives. Focus on developing ongoing setting, pushing IP into new places, and reinforcing narratives across core books, battletomes, and campaign books.

Location: Full time onsite at UK Headquarters in Nottingham.

Company

hirify.global creates Warhammer Age of Sigmar tabletop games and miniatures.

What you will do

• Write evocative background material and fiction for core books, battletomes, campaign books, and miniatures ranges.
• Develop the ongoing setting and narratives of Warhammer Age of Sigmar.
• Collaborate with Background Writing team and Games Development team to meet briefs, word counts, and deadlines.
• Push the background into new and exciting places while reinforcing the IP.

Requirements

• Encyclopaedic knowledge of Mortal Realms and passion for writing unbiased content for every Age of Sigmar faction.
• Understand impact of background material on products and openness to feedback and skill development.
• Highly creative, self-motivated, and diligent in delivering precise, on-time content.
• Based full time onsite at Nottingham, UK.

Culture & Benefits

• 33 days holiday per year including public holidays.
• Matching contributory pension up to 7.5% and profit share bonus.
• Share Save scheme and staff discount of 25-50% on products.
• Free onsite car parking and nearby tram stop.
• Focus on attitude, understanding company needs, and putting them first.

Hiring process

• Send a letter or video explaining why you want the job, plus up-to-date CV.
• Applications close midnight UK time on Sunday 26th April 2026.