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TapBlaze

Narrative Design Intern

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$20 - $25/hr

We're looking for a Narrative Design Intern to join our creative team and help bring new stories to life in the Good Pizza, Great Pizza and Good Coffee, Great Coffee universes. This is a 12 week ...

TapBlaze

Narrative Design Intern

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$20 - $25/hr

We're looking for a Narrative Design Intern to join our creative team and help bring new stories to life in the Good Pizza, Great Pizza and Good Coffee, Great Coffee universes. This is a 12 week ...

Fanatics Collectibles

Narrative Designer

Seattle, WA · On-site

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 ...

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 ...

Epic Games

Principal Narrative Designer

Cary, NC · On-site

DESIGN What We Do Put your design skills to work at a cutting-edge company that challenges the norm ... What You'll Do Epic Games is seeking a Principal Narrative Designer to aid in executing the ...

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 ...

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 ...

Epic Games

Narrative Systems Designer

Cary, NC · On-site

DESIGN What We Do Put your design skills to work at a cutting-edge company that challenges the norm ... What You'll Do Epic Games is looking for a character-focused Narrative Systems Designer to join our ...

Absurd Ventures

Campaign Design Lead

Santa Monica, CA · On-site

... narrative and player experience in an open-world setting. Responsibilities : • Drive the design ... and implementation of engaging, diverse, innovative missions within a story-driven, open-world game ...

Absurd Ventures

Campaign Design Lead

Santa Monica, CA

$160K - $190K/yr

Work closely with the narrative team to develop the flow of main story missions. * Develop and execute the mission design vision and strategy, ensuring that missions align with the game's overall ...

Absurd Ventures

Campaign Design Lead

Santa Monica, CA · On-site

$160K - $190K/yr

Work closely with the narrative team to develop the flow of main story missions. * Develop and execute the mission design vision and strategy, ensuring that missions align with the game's overall ...

Besteasy

Game Writer

Manhattan, NY · Remote

Contribute to narrative structure design, ensuring a smooth blend of story and gameplay experience. Ensure content resonates with global markets, taking cultural nuances into account. Requirements ...

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As of May 30, 2026, the average yearly pay for narrative design in the United States is $135,763.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $109,500.00 and $163,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Narrative Design job focuses on shaping the storytelling elements of a game, including world-building, character development, and how the story unfolds through gameplay. Unlike traditional writing, narrative design integrates story with mechanics, ensuring the narrative is interactive and engaging. It involves collaboration with game designers, writers, and developers to create a cohesive player experience.

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To thrive as a Narrative Designer, you need expertise in storytelling, creative writing, and interactive narrative structures, often supported by a background in game design, literature, or related fields. Familiarity with game engines (such as Unity or Unreal), scripting languages, and narrative management tools like Twine or Articy Draft is typically required. Strong collaboration, adaptability, and communication skills set outstanding candidates apart in this role. These competencies ensure that narrative elements are cohesively integrated into gameplay, enhancing player engagement and the overall quality of interactive experiences.

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Narrative Designers typically spend their days developing storylines, writing dialogue, and creating character backstories that align with the game’s design and vision. They work closely with game designers, artists, and programmers to ensure that the narrative is seamlessly integrated into all aspects of gameplay. In addition to drafting and revising scripts, they often participate in team meetings to discuss feedback, adjust narrative elements, and collaborate on interactive storytelling solutions. This role may involve playtesting, revising content based on user experience insights, and maintaining documentation to ensure consistency throughout the development process.
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Narrative Design Intern

Narrative Design Intern

TapBlaze

Los Angeles, CA • On-site

$20 - $25/hr

Full-time

This job post has expired 1 day ago. Applications are no longer accepted.

Job description

We're looking for a Narrative Design Intern to join our creative team and help bring new stories to life in the Good Pizza, Great Pizza and Good Coffee, Great Coffee universes. This is a 12 week internship where you'll work directly with the game and design teams to ideate, write, and refine in-game dialogue, event arcs, and character moments that delight players and stay true to our world's charm and humor.
If you're passionate about creating unforgettable gaming experiences, thrive in a collaborative environment, and are driven to elevate games enjoyed by millions worldwide, we want to hear from you!
ABOUT TAPBLAZE
Here at TAPBLAZE, our mission is to make great games for players that will be remembered for decades. As a small team, we have created games such as "Good Pizza, Great Pizza" that have been downloaded more than 300 million times across the globe, giving a fun, innovative experience to millions of players every day. Only with great attention to details can this be achieved - please mention "beauty is in the details" in your cover letter.
OBJECTIVES
  • Write and iterate on in-game dialogue, character moments, and event storylines for Good Pizza, Great Pizza and Good Coffee, Great Coffee.
  • Create and organize narrative documentation such as story outlines, character bios, and world-building notes.
  • Collaborate with the game and design teams to ensure storylines align with gameplay mechanics, pacing, and player experience.
  • Review and test in-game text for tone, clarity, and consistency.
  • Research pizza and coffee culture, history, lore, pop culture and trending topics to bring authenticity and depth to in-game narratives.

COMPETENCIES
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Creative writing ability and understanding of storytelling principles.
  • Knowledge of story structure across both short-form (events) and long-form (chapter) arcs.
  • Familiarity with interactive narrative design (branching dialogue, player choice, pacing, etc.).
  • Character development and world-building skills.
  • High attention to detail and strong editing abilities - you read the job description.
  • Team collaboration and openness to feedback.
  • Passion for games and familiarity with the Good Pizza, Great Pizza and Good Coffee, Great Coffee universes.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
  • Currently pursuing or recently completed a Bachelor's degree in Creative Writing, English, Screenwriting, Game Design, Interactive Media, or a related field.
  • Experience writing fiction, game dialogue, or interactive stories (academic, personal, or professional).
  • Familiarity with tools such as Yarn narrative scripting tool is a plus.

WHAT YOU'LL GAIN
  • Hands-on experience writing dialogue and stories that ship to millions of players worldwide.
  • Portfolio-ready work samples from a live, commercially successful game.
  • Insight into mobile game development workflows, from concept to release.
  • Mentorship and feedback from an experienced game development team.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
  • Los Angeles, CA: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work;
  • Prolonged period of time sitting at a desk and computer.

COMPENSATION
The range for this role is $20 to $25 per hour depending on experience.
COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY
As an equal opportunity employer committed to meeting the needs of a multigenerational and multicultural workforce TAPBLAZE recognizes that a diverse staff, reflective of our community, is an integral and welcome part of a successful and ethical business. We hire local talent at all levels regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, or disability, and actively foster inclusion in all forms both within our company and across interactions with vendors and partners.
If this position caught your eye, send us your resume! For best consideration, include a cover letter in your application explaining why you would be a great fit.
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