About the role
Role Overview
Mad Head Games is seeking a Senior Narrative Designer to design strong narrative tools, craft meaningful player choices, and collaborate across departments to integrate gameplay and narrative. The candidate will work on titles developed in Unreal Engine, including unannounced AAA projects and franchise-based horror survival games.
Responsibilities
- Develop narrative content of significant scope and complexity.
- Collaborate with narrative team members, other disciplines, and leadership to conceive, produce, and iterate on story elements.
- Execute world-building, dialogue writing, and content implementation.
- Manage documentation and other creative and production-related duties.
Mandatory Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience as a game writer or narrative designer.
- Shipped at least one title as a Senior Writer or Narrative Designer.
- Demonstrable experience creating non-linear stories with branching narratives.
- Experience writing dialogue for voice over.
- Proficiency in scriptwriting tools and game development software (e.g., Neverwinter Nights tool set, Final Draft, Celtx, Twine, or proprietary game engines).
- Ability to produce work quickly, reliably, and iterate effectively.
- Experience supporting team members, providing constructive feedback, and fostering a collaborative environment.
- Experience mentoring junior team members.
- Excellent communication skills; ability to clearly convey team needs and product details to stakeholders.
- Mastery of the English language, including exceptional grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working on an established IP and with a license holder.
- AAA or CRPG-writing experience.
- Experience with voice over production.
- Familiarity with cinematic design and screenwriting.
- Familiarity with Unreal Engine 5 or similar engines.
- Working experience within Film, Television, or Animation environments.
- Native English speaker.
- Bachelor’s degree in Creative Writing, English, Screenwriting, or a related field.
Benefits and Perks
- Competitive industry-standard salary.
- Hybrid work model with options for regular office or remote work.
- Referral program.
- Flexible working hours.
- 25 days of annual vacation.
- Additional leave: company-wide annual leave in January, short-term sick leave, additional remote days, and leave for significant life events (childbirth, wedding, bereavement).
- 4-hour workdays for one month for staff returning from maternity leave.
- Ongoing education and training (conferences, classes, workshops).
- Access to top-tier talent and senior professionals.
- Upbeat, collaborative workplace culture.
- Global team structure with access to Sabre/mother company resources.
On-site Benefits (Location Dependent)
- Premium private medical insurance.
- Team-building events.
- Community involvement in startup, tech, and gaming ecosystems.
- Fitness support (allowances for gym/pool/sport).
- Office amenities including coffee, fruits, and snacks.
- Company merchandise and gifts.
Working Conditions
- Offices located in Belgrade, Novi Sad, and Sarajevo.
- Remote work options available for EMEA-based candidates.
- Benefits may vary depending on location and contract type.