Senior Narrative Designer

Summary

Join Lakshya Digital, a Keywords Studios company, as a Senior Narrative Designer! This fully remote, 6-month freelance contract (with possible extension) starts June 2025 and operates within UK time zone hours. Lakshya is a leading game art service provider with contributions to numerous AAA titles. The role requires 5+ years of narrative design experience, Unreal Engine knowledge, and strong writing and collaboration skills. You will write and implement in-game dialogue, collaborate on story arcs, and maintain narrative documentation. Excellent communication and attention to detail are essential. This is a fantastic opportunity to work remotely on exciting projects within a growing, global company.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience as a narrative designer, writing and implementing dialogue to support the player journey
• Strong knowledge of Unreal Engine and experience with in-game dialogue systems
• Familiarity with maintaining and evolving narrative design documentation
• Strong understanding of tone, voice, and thematic consistency
• Excellent communication skills and attention to detail
• Proactive, team-oriented, and comfortable working across disciplines

Responsibilities

• Write and implement in-game dialogue, barks, and supporting text
• Collaborate with writers and designers to shape story arcs and narrative beats
• Maintain and evolve narrative design documentation
• Connect narrative to gameplay through design alignment