Senior Narrative Designer

Summary

Join Turtle Rock Studios' award-winning game development team as a Senior Narrative Designer and contribute to the creation of our next AAA title. This pivotal role requires a storytelling expert who can seamlessly integrate narrative and gameplay. You will collaborate with various teams to embed meaningful storytelling into every mission moment, from cutscenes to moment-to-moment gameplay. The position involves designing and implementing narrative content in Unreal Engine 5, collaborating with designers, and maintaining narrative consistency. You will also participate in playtests, analyze player feedback, and mentor junior team members. This role offers flexible work arrangements and a competitive salary.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in narrative design with at least one shipped AAA game
• Strong portfolio showing mission-based narrative integration and playable examples or breakdowns
• Hands-on experience with Unreal Engine 5 and Blueprint scripting (not just for prototyping, but functional in-game implementation)
• Proven ability to collaborate cross-discipline and drive narrative quality within gameplay-focused teams
• Deep understanding of narrative systems, emotional pacing, and interactive storytelling
• Experience with branching narratives, choice consequence systems, or dynamic storytelling tools
• Familiarity with VO pipelines, localization, and dialogue implementation
• Screenwriting, creative writing, or mission scripting background in FPS, action-adventure, or open-world games
• Passion for storytelling through environmental details, gameplay, and player agency
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

Responsibilities

• Design and implement narrative content directly into mission gameplay using Unreal Engine 5 and Blueprints
• Collaborate closely with mission designers to ensure every mission delivers emotional stakes, character progression, and worldbuilding alongside gameplay objectives
• Develop and maintain mission-specific narrative documentation, including dialogue trees, emotional beats, branching choices, and narrative flow charts
• Script dynamic in-game narrative elements such as: Dialogue triggers, Environmental storytelling, Interactive narrative events, Choice-driven outcomes
• Maintain narrative consistency across the project and contribute to the overall story arc, tone, and lore
• Partner with cinematics, VO, gameplay, and world teams to ensure seamless narrative integration
• Participate in playtests, analyze player feedback, and iterate to enhance narrative immersion and pacing
• Mentor junior team members and help establish narrative best practices within the mission pipeline
• Iterate based on playtest feedback, narrative pacing, and player experience

Benefits

• 100% Medical, Dental, Vision Coverage for you and your family
• 401k Matching
• Student Loan Repayment Plan / College Savings Plan
• Career Improvement Plan
• Flexible Work Arrangements - In-House, Hybrid, and Remote
• Generous Time Off Policy
• Company Events - In-Person + Virtual Events
• Fully Stocked Kitchen + Sponsored Food Trucks