Narrative Director
About Fun Waffle
Fun Waffle Game Studios is a creative and ambitious team dedicated to crafting unforgettable gaming experiences. Our current unannounced project is a Narrative Adventure inspired by the classic point-and-click adventures of the past, blending modern storytelling techniques with immersive gameplay.
The Position
As the Narrative Director, you will be the creative visionary behind the storytelling of our unannounced Narrative Adventure game. You’ll oversee all aspects of narrative development, from world-building to dialogue, ensuring an emotionally resonant and engaging player experience. Working closely with designers, artists, and programmers, you will integrate narrative seamlessly into gameplay, creating a cohesive and captivating adventure.
Key Responsibilities
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Develop and maintain the overarching narrative vision, ensuring it aligns with the gameplay and artistic direction.
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Collaborate with designers to integrate storytelling into the game's mechanics, levels, and player interactions.
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Lead the narrative team, including writers and editors, to create compelling characters, dialogue, and story arcs.
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Establish the lore and world-building for the game, creating a rich and immersive setting for players.
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Oversee the narrative pipeline, from initial concepts to implementation, ensuring high-quality writing and pacing throughout.
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Provide feedback and revisions on scripts, cutscenes, and other narrative elements to ensure consistency and emotional impact.
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Work closely with the art and audio teams to align visuals and sound with the narrative tone and themes.
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Stay current on narrative design trends and player preferences to create innovative storytelling experiences.
Qualifications
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Proven experience in a narrative design or direction role, with at least one shipped title (preferably in the adventure or narrative-driven genre).
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Exceptional storytelling skills, with a strong portfolio demonstrating world-building, character development, and impactful dialogue.
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Ability to collaborate effectively across disciplines, including design, art, and audio, to deliver a unified narrative vision.
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Experience with branching storylines, player choice mechanics, and non-linear storytelling.
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Familiarity with tools and engines used for implementing narrative content, such as Unreal Engine.
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Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to inspire and guide a team of creatives.
Bonus Skills
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Passion for classic point-and-click adventure games and narrative-driven experiences.
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Familiarity with cinematic storytelling techniques, including directing voice acting and cutscenes.
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Experience with localization and adapting narratives for global audiences.
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Technical proficiency in narrative tools like Twine, Ink, or Unreal Engine’s dialogue systems
Equity-Based Project Opportunity
This role is part of an equity-based project. You’ll earn a percentage of the profits when the game ships within a 12-month rolling calendar.