Principal Narrative Designer (Gamedev)

TL;DR

Principal Narrative Designer (Gamedev): Developing and expanding the game world for OneState, a unique Social RolePlay game, with an accent on worldbuilding, narrative consistency, and authentic character interactions. Focus on creating immersive open-world environments, writing high-quality scripts, and aligning narrative with U.S. culture and social trends.

Location: Fully remote, hybrid, or onsite. Hubs available in Almaty, Limassol, Belgrade, and Dubai with relocation assistance provided.

Company

hirify.global is an independent gaming studio dedicated to crafting innovative products like OneState without the constraints of a strict corporate structure.

What you will do

• Develop and expand the game world, focusing on atmosphere, logic, and narrative consistency.
• Create and maintain overall narrative structures and worldbuilding materials.
• Write dialogues, scripts, and narrative content to create authentic character interactions.
• Collaborate with marketing, community management, and video production teams.
• Edit and review texts to ensure alignment with established game references and lore.
• Coordinate within an international team, working closely with ESL teammates.

Requirements

• Proven commercial experience in narrative development for mobile and/or PC games.
• Strong creative writing skills, including character development and story structure.
• Deep understanding of U.S. culture, social trends, and urbanism.
• Extensive gaming experience in open-world projects.
• Exceptional English proficiency.
• Ability to maintain strict consistency between narrative, lore, and worldbuilding.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible work arrangements: choice of fully remote, hybrid, or office-based work.
• Flexible employment options, including official labor relations in Kazakhstan or other suitable formats.
• Relocation support for those joining hubs in Almaty, Limassol, Belgrade, or Dubai.
• Performance-based salary reviews and a structured promotion system.
• Employee care including paid sick days and assistance in difficult life situations.
• Minimal bureaucracy and a focus on constructive feedback.

Hiring process

• Application review of CV and portfolio materials.
• Initial HR interview to align on motivation and expectations.
• Technical assessment, which may include interviews and a test assignment.
• Final interview with a hiring manager or team lead.