Narrative Designer (Gamedev)

TL;DR

Narrative Designer (Gamedev): Creating and structuring compelling story arcs, character-driven scenes, and dialogue for a hit mobile RPG with an accent on branching narratives and F2P monetization objectives. Focus on collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality content from initial concept to final product.

Location: Must be based in or able to work on-site in San Francisco, CA

Salary: $55,000 — $70,000 per year

Company

hirify.global is an award-winning mobile entertainment studio known for creating deeply engaging games for a global audience, including major titles like Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery.

What you will do

• Structure and write story pitches, outlines, and character-driven scenes with substantial dialogue.
• Communicate narrative vision across internal departments and with external brand partners.
• Shape high-level overarching stories for upcoming features, events, and content releases.
• Contribute to brainstorming sessions by pitching researched, on-brand story arcs and quests.
• Integrate creative writing with design to support both narrative and monetization objectives.
• Collaborate with Product, Design, Production, Art, and Animation teams to coordinate narrative facets.

Requirements

• 3+ years of Narrative Design and Game Writing experience or equivalent.
• Experience scripting dialogue for large casts of original and canon characters.
• Experience structuring and tracking multiple branching storylines.
• General knowledge of F2P mobile game design pipelines and current market trends.
• Ability to juggle multiple responsibilities and self-prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
• Exceptional proofreading, copyediting, and written communication skills.

Nice to have

• Knowledge of the Harry Potter brand and canon.
• Serialized storytelling and screenwriting experience.
• Live Ops experience.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) plan, life insurance, and flexible spending accounts.
• Unlimited vacation, paid sick days, and 12 weeks of paid parental leave.
• Wellness activities, programs, and company events.
• Inclusive culture with active Employee Resource Groups.

Hiring process

• Qualified applicants will be asked to complete a Harry Potter Narrative Design/Writing test.