ZipRecruiter

Log In

1

Narrative Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Fanatics Collectibles

Narrative Designer

Seattle, WA · On-site

Role Summary We are seeking a Narrative Designer to help shape the worlds, characters, and stories that define our games. This is not a role focused solely on writing text. It is a role about ...

Autodesk

Senior Narrative Writer

Carolina, RI

$70K - $125.84K/yr

TheSenior Narrative Writerwill help shape how our enablement stories are told by transforming business concepts, product narratives, and seller and customer outcomes into engaging, innovative, and ...

Autodesk

$70K - $125.84K/yr

TheSenior Narrative Writerwill help shape how our enablement stories are told by transforming business concepts, product narratives, and seller and customer outcomes into engaging, innovative, and ...

Autodesk

Senior Narrative Writer

New Hampshire, OH

$70K - $125.84K/yr

TheSenior Narrative Writerwill help shape how our enablement stories are told by transforming business concepts, product narratives, and seller and customer outcomes into engaging, innovative, and ...

Autodesk

Senior Narrative Writer

California, MD

$70K - $125.84K/yr

TheSenior Narrative Writerwill help shape how our enablement stories are told by transforming business concepts, product narratives, and seller and customer outcomes into engaging, innovative, and ...

Autodesk

$70K - $125.84K/yr

TheSenior Narrative Writerwill help shape how our enablement stories are told by transforming business concepts, product narratives, and seller and customer outcomes into engaging, innovative, and ...

Autodesk

Senior Narrative Writer

New York, NY

$70K - $125.84K/yr

TheSenior Narrative Writerwill help shape how our enablement stories are told by transforming business concepts, product narratives, and seller and customer outcomes into engaging, innovative, and ...

Epic Games

Principal Narrative Designer

Cary, NC · On-site

What You'll Do Epic Games is seeking a Principal Narrative Designer to aid in executing the narrative vision and strategy for our new and existing IP. You will work closely with the Senior Creative ...

Maven Clinic

Director of GTM Narrative

New York, NY · On-site +1

You will define the core company-level narrative frameworks that anchor our go-to-market efforts, ensuring that narrative is expressed consistently across key touchpoints, including corporate pitch ...

TapBlaze

Senior Narrative Designer

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$65K - $100K/yr

TapBlaze is looking for a Senior Narrative Designer to shape the stories, characters, and worlds players return to every day in Good Pizza, Great Pizza, Good Coffee, Great Coffee, and future cozy ...

Maven Clinic

Director of GTM Narrative

New York, NY · On-site +1

You will define the core company-level narrative frameworks that anchor our go-to-market efforts, ensuring that narrative is expressed consistently across key touchpoints, including corporate pitch ...

CD PROJEKT RED

Senior Narrative Designer

Boston, MA · On-site

$118.80K - $196K/yr

As a part of the Narrative Design team you will have an opportunity to design, implement and direct your own stories in our world! We're looking for a designer with a strong creative approach who can ...

CD PROJEKT RED

Senior Narrative Designer

Boston, MA · Hybrid

$118.80K - $196K/yr

As a part of the Narrative Design team you will have an opportunity to design, implement and direct your own stories in our world! We're looking for a designer with a strong creative approach who can ...

CD PROJEKT RED

Senior Narrative Designer

Boston, MA · Hybrid

As a part of the Narrative Design team you will have an opportunity to design, implement and direct your own stories in our world! We're looking for a designer with a strong creative approach who can ...

Smartcat

OR

You will operate as a narrative owner and executive storytelling partner , working closely with marketing leadership and executives to build a clear, differentiated point of view in the market and ...

New

next page

Showing results 1-20

People also search for

All JobsNarrative Jobs

Narrative information

See salary details

$117K

$160.4K

$216.5K

How much do narrative jobs pay per year?

As of May 30, 2026, the average yearly pay for narrative in the United States is $160,386.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $125,000.00 and $195,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Narrative job?

A Narrative job typically involves crafting and shaping stories in various media, such as video games, film, television, or marketing. Professionals in this role develop storylines, dialogue, character arcs, and world-building elements to create immersive experiences. They may work as narrative designers, writers, or consultants, collaborating with other creatives to ensure cohesive storytelling. Their goal is to engage audiences by delivering compelling and meaningful narratives.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Narrative position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Narrative Designer, you need a strong background in creative writing, storytelling, and game design principles, usually supported by a degree in English, Creative Writing, or a related field. Experience with interactive storytelling tools, game engines (such as Unity or Unreal), and scripting languages is often required. Excellent collaboration, communication, and adaptability are essential soft skills, as the role involves working closely with game developers, artists, and producers. These abilities are vital for creating engaging game worlds and stories that enhance player experience and align with overall game vision.

What are the typical collaboration processes for narrative designers within a game development team?

Narrative designers usually work closely with game designers, artists, audio specialists, and programmers to ensure that story elements are seamlessly integrated into the gameplay experience. This collaboration often involves participating in brainstorming sessions, storyboarding, and regular meetings to align narrative with gameplay mechanics and visual style. Narrative designers may also provide feedback on dialogue, cutscenes, and world-building to other team members. Working in a team-oriented environment is key, as open communication helps the story remain coherent and engaging throughout the development process.
More about Narrative jobs
What cities are hiring for Narrative jobs? Cities with the most Narrative job openings:
What are the most commonly searched types of Narrative jobs? The most popular types of Narrative jobs are:
What states have the most Narrative jobs? States with the most job openings for Narrative jobs include:
What job categories do people searching Narrative jobs look for? The top searched job categories for Narrative jobs are:
Narrative jobs near you
Infographic showing various Narrative job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 80% Full Time, 15% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 75% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 21% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $160,386 per year, or $77.1 per hour.

Narrative Designer

Fanatics Collectibles

Seattle, WA • On-site

Full-time

Posted 13 days ago

Job description

About Us
Fanatics is building a leading global digital sports platform. We ignite the passions of global sports fans and maximize the presence and reach for our hundreds of sports partners globally by offering products and services across Fanatics Commerce, Fanatics Collectibles, and Fanatics Betting & Gaming, allowing sports fans to Buy, Collect, and Bet. Through the Fanatics platform, sports fans can buy licensed fan gear, jerseys, lifestyle and streetwear products, headwear, and hardgoods; collect physical and digital trading cards, sports memorabilia, and other digital assets; and bet as the company builds its Sportsbook and iGaming platform. Fanatics has an established database of over 100 million global sports fans; a global partner network with approximately 900 sports properties, including major national and international professional sports leagues, players associations, teams, colleges, college conferences and retail partners, 2,500 athletes and celebrities, and 200 exclusive athletes; and over 2,000 retail locations, including its Lids retail stores. Our more than 22,000 employees are committed to relentlessly enhancing the fan experience and delighting sports fans globally.
About the Team
Fanatics Collectibles is building the future of trading card games.
The Fanatics TCG studio is focused on creating original worlds that are designed to live for decades - expressed through gameplay, art, story, and collectible objects. Our ambition is to build franchises that are not only widely played, but deeply felt.
Role Summary
We are seeking a Narrative Designer to help shape the worlds, characters, and stories that define our games.
This is not a role focused solely on writing text. It is a role about building worlds - establishing the underlying logic, tone, and emotional core of new universes, and ensuring that every part of the player experience reflects that foundation.
You will work closely with Creative, Game Design, and Art to develop narrative systems that live inside the cards themselves - where mechanics, visuals, and story reinforce one another.
The ideal candidate brings strong storytelling instincts, a systems mindset, and a passion for creating worlds that players want to return to again and again.
What You'll Do
Build Worlds That Can Sustain a Franchise
  • Develop the foundational lore, cosmology, and narrative structure of new TCG worlds.
  • Define factions, cultures, characters, and conflicts that can evolve over many sets and years.
  • Help establish the tone, themes, and emotional identity of each franchise.

Integrate Story with Game and Product
  • Partner with Game Design to ensure that mechanics and narrative reinforce each other.
  • Collaborate with Art and Creative teams to align on visual storytelling and world cohesion.
  • Contribute to the development of set themes, narrative arcs, and character moments.

Design Narrative Systems for Cards
  • Develop approaches for how story is expressed through card names, flavor text, mechanics, and set structure.
  • Ensure that narrative is discoverable through play and collection, not just external content.
  • Help define how narrative evolves across releases and expansions.

Create and Support Narrative Content
  • Write flavor text, card names, and supporting narrative content.
  • Contribute to world guides, story bibles, and internal documentation.
  • Support external storytelling efforts (e.g., web content, marketing beats, potential media extensions).

Collaborate Across the Studio
  • Work closely with Creative, Design, Product, and Marketing teams to ensure narrative consistency.
  • Participate in early ideation, helping shape concepts before they become fully defined.
  • Provide feedback that elevates the coherence and emotional impact of the world.

What You Bring
  • 3+ years of experience in narrative design, writing, or worldbuilding for games, publishing, or related media.
  • Strong ability to develop original worlds, characters, and narrative frameworks.
  • Experience working in collaborative, cross-functional environments.
  • Ability to balance creative vision with system constraints.
  • Excellent writing skills across both short-form (e.g., flavor text) and long-form (e.g., lore, story guides).
  • Passion for fantasy, sci-fi, and worldbuilding-driven storytelling.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience working on trading card games, tabletop games, or live service games.
  • Background in fantasy or sci-fi writing.
  • Familiarity with how narrative can be expressed through game systems and mechanics.
  • Experience contributing to original IP or franchise development.

Why Join Fanatics TCG
Fanatics Collectibles is building the future of fandom.
The Fanatics TCG studio is a rare opportunity to create entirely new worlds - worlds that will be expressed through millions of cards, shared across global communities, and evolved over many years.
As a Narrative Designer, you will help define the stories that live inside those worlds - shaping the characters, conflicts, and moments that players and collectors connect with.
If you're excited about building worlds and telling stories that unfold one card at a time, we'd love to hear from you.
Ensure your Fanatics job offer is legitimate and don't fall victim to fraud. Fanatics never seeks payment from job applicants. Feel free to ask your recruiter for a phone call or other type of communication for interview, and ensure your communication is coming from a Fanatics email address (including @collectfanatics.com). For added security, where possible, apply through our company website at www.fanaticsinc.com/careers
The salary range represents base pay only and does not include short-term or long-term incentive compensation. This salary range is specific to Seattle and may not be applicable to other locations. When determining base pay, as part of a final compensation package, we consider several factors such as location, experience, qualifications, and training. For information about our benefits, please visit https://benefitsatfanatics.com/
Seattle Salary Range
$98,900-$123,050 USD
By submitting your application, you agree to our terms of service and acknowledge you have read our Candidate Privacy Policy.

Apply