About the role
Company Overview
Velan Studios focuses on "what if" innovation, moving beyond roadmaps to dream up creative gameplay experiences. The studio emphasizes craft, magic, and an inventor's mindset. Velan Studios is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace and seeks to create a work culture that matches the diversity of its players.
Role Overview
The Senior Narrative Designer will contribute to a co-op ARPG based on a premier fantasy IP. The role involves deep engagement with narrative world-building, story creation, and script writing, collaborating closely with the Game Director, Systems Designers, and team members to define and expand the game's story and narrative systems. The candidate will work within a well-established IP while helping define the game’s unique voice and tone.
Responsibilities
- Own and maintain the overall story for the game in collaboration with other creatives
- Craft and present story proposals and integrate feedback from IP-holder
- Prepare narrative briefs for characters and locations to help guide artists and content creators
- Prepare scripts and dialogue, as well as help direct regular voice recording sessions
- Collaborate with Marketing Team to ensure that game narrative is properly represented in consumer-facing promotional materials
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience in narrative design and writing, preferably in RPGs or adjacent genres
- At least one shipped title as a narrative designer
- Strong script-writing skills
- Exceptional ability to communicate design concepts, verbally and in written or visual forms, to other disciplines
- A passion for storytelling and worldbuilding in gameplay-first environments
Big Plusses
- Professional experience in other areas of game design (e.g., quest design, level design)
- Narrative experience in multiplayer games
- Leadership and mentoring experience
Working Conditions
- Type: Hybrid or onsite
- Hybrid Requirement: 3 days a week in studio
- Locations: Troy, NY & Toronto, ON
Compensation
- Canada Salary Range: Senior $80,000 - $110,000 CAD
- Note: Actual base pay may vary based on factors such as qualifications, skills, experience, and other relevant considerations.