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• Companion Group is a top-tier co-development gaming studio operating fully remotely.
• Seeking a Narrative Design Lead to merge storytelling with gameplay systems, crafting features, systems, and mechanics that enhance the narrative.
• Collaborate with design, art, audio, and production teams to ensure a seamless blend of story and gameplay, delivering immersive player experiences.
• Responsible for integrating narrative content into Unreal Engine, utilizing Blueprints, sequencer tools, and dialogue systems.
• Compose in-game dialogue, lore, mission briefings, and other narrative assets.
• Define the project's narrative vision, tone, and style, balancing storytelling with production constraints.
• Requires 5+ years of related experience, strong Unreal Engine proficiency, and exceptional writing skills.
• Define the project's narrative vision, tone, and style to enhance the gameplay experience.
• Design and prototype gameplay systems, mechanics, and features that contribute to the narrative in meaningful ways.
• Develop and maintain design documentation for narrative elements and gameplay systems.
• Write in-game dialogue, lore, mission briefings, and other narrative assets.
• Integrate narrative content directly into Unreal Engine, including Blueprints, sequencer tools, and dialogue systems.
• Collaborate with level design to implement story-driven gameplay moments and events.
• Ensure consistent narrative integration across all gameplay, cinematics, and UI elements.
• Balance storytelling aspirations with production realities, ensuring designs are feasible within scope.
• Collaborate with voice direction, actors, and localization partners to deliver polished narrative content.
• Requires 5+ years of experience as a Game Designer, Narrative Designer, or similar role on at least one shipped AAA/AA title.
• Must demonstrate the ability to design gameplay systems and mechanics that align with narrative objectives.
• Strong Unreal Engine skills, including implementing gameplay and narrative content using Blueprints, sequencer, and cinematic tools.
• Exceptional writing skills encompassing dialogue, exposition, and world-building.
• Proficient in player agency, branching structures, and narrative pacing.
• Experience collaborating across various disciplines, particularly level design, art, and audio.
• Passion for creating gameplay experiences where story and mechanics harmoniously intertwine.
• Competitive salary range of £50,000 - £70,000 per annum.
• Established career progression framework with opportunities for leadership or specialist roles.
• Fully remote position offering work flexibility from any location.
• Collaboration with senior leadership and renowned game studios.
• Opportunity to contribute to shaping innovative multiplayer experiences.
