Narrative Designer (Environment) (Gamedev)

TL;DR

Narrative Designer (Environment) (Gamedev): Developing the narrative layer of game locations and ensuring world consistency for a social sandbox MMO with an accent on U.S. culture and urbanism. Focus on creating coherent in-game environments, collaborating with level and sound designers, and integrating lore into the open-world map.

Location: Almaty, Kazakhstan. Flexible options: fully remote, hybrid, or office.

Company

Independent gaming studio creating One State, a unique social sandbox MMO with a focus on innovation and minimal bureaucracy.

What you will do

• Develop the narrative layer of locations to ensure world consistency based on game lore.
• Collaborate with game designers to introduce lore improvements and new elements.
• Design routes and quest chains in close cooperation with the Game Design team.
• Research U.S. culture and urban environments to produce documentation for artists.
• Coordinate with art, level, and sound design teams to align locations with urban logic.
• Analyze and propose improvements for current map locations.

Requirements

• Proven commercial experience in narrative development for mobile or PC games.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. culture and urbanism.
• Experience with open-world projects.
• Ability to create detailed, coherent in-game locations.
• Strong communication skills for documentation and verbal ideas.
• English: Conversational level required.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible work arrangements: fully remote, hybrid, or office.
• Flexible hours and the possibility of taking days off.
• Regular salary reviews and a clear promotion system based on performance.
• Paid sick leave and assistance in difficult life situations.
• Low bureaucracy and a focus on constructive feedback.
• Flexible employment options available in Kazakhstan, Cyprus, Serbia, UAE, and others.

Hiring process

• Application and CV review.
• Initial HR interview to discuss motivation and expectations.
• Technical assessment involving interviews and potentially a test assignment.
• Final interview with a hiring manager or team lead.