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Narrative Designer Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Collaborate with enablement program leaders, subject matter experts, content designers, and video ... Develop narrative arcs that reinforce key enablement objectives optimized for audience engagement

Senior Narrative Writer

New York, NY · On-site

$70K - $125K/yr

Collaborate with enablement program leaders, subject matter experts, content designers, and video ... Develop narrative arcs that reinforce key enablement objectives optimized for audience engagement

$70K - $125K/yr

Collaborate with enablement program leaders, subject matter experts, content designers, and video ... Develop narrative arcs that reinforce key enablement objectives optimized for audience engagement

Senior Narrative Writer

Raleigh, NC · On-site

$70K - $125K/yr

Collaborate with enablement program leaders, subject matter experts, content designers, and video ... Develop narrative arcs that reinforce key enablement objectives optimized for audience engagement

Graphic Designer

New York, NY · On-site +1

$2K - $4K/mo

See our work: Role Overview We're looking for a Graphic Designer (Storyboard / Motion) with an exceptional eye for layout, pacing, and narrative flow. In this role, you'll create the visual ...

Graphic Designer

New York, NY · Remote

$2K - $4K/mo

See our work: Role Overview We're looking for a Graphic Designer (Storyboard / Motion) with an exceptional eye for layout, pacing, and narrative flow. In this role, you'll create the visual ...

Architectural Designer & Design Lead Role Overview We are looking for a versatile, vision-driven ... Narrative Building: Create cohesive presentation decks that tell a story, utilizing a mix of hand ...

Job Title: Architectural Designer & Design Lead Role Overview We are looking for a versatile ... Narrative Building: Create cohesive presentation decks that tell a story, utilizing a mix of hand ...

$80K - $100K/yr

As a Senior Creative, Brand Narrative Copywriter, you will define how our brands speak across the ... designers, producers, account teams, and external partners along the way. * Present work with ...

Architectural Designer

Rutherford, NJ · On-site

$90K - $110K/yr

Job Title: Architectural Designer & Design Lead Role Overview We are looking for a versatile ... Narrative Building: Create cohesive presentation decks that tell a story, utilizing a mix of hand ...

Job Title: Architectural Designer & Design Lead Role Overview We are looking for a versatile ... Narrative Building: Create cohesive presentation decks that tell a story, utilizing a mix of hand ...

$80K - $100K/yr

As a Senior Creative, Brand Narrative Copywriter, you will define how our brands speak across the ... designers, producers, account teams, and external partners along the way. * Present work with ...

Collaborate with directors, production designers, and storyboard artists to create set layouts that align with the visual and narrative goals of each project. * Translate concept art, storyboards ...

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How much do narrative designer jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 5, 2026, the average yearly pay for narrative designer in the United States is $83,148.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $58,000.00 and $109,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Narrative Designer job?

A Narrative Designer is responsible for shaping the story, dialogue, and overall storytelling experience in a game. They collaborate with writers, game designers, and other developers to ensure that narrative elements integrate seamlessly with gameplay. Unlike traditional writers, they focus on how story interacts with mechanics, level design, and player choices. Their work involves character development, world-building, and ensuring consistency in the game's narrative structure.

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

To thrive as a Narrative Designer, you need a strong background in creative writing, storytelling, and an understanding of narrative techniques, often supported by a degree in writing, game design, or a related field. Familiarity with interactive scripting tools, branching dialogue systems, and game engines such as Unity or Unreal Engine is typically required. Collaboration, adaptability, and excellent communication skills are vital for working with multidisciplinary teams and incorporating feedback. These skills ensure the creation of compelling, player-centric narratives and smooth integration of story elements within interactive media.

What are some common collaborative responsibilities for a Narrative Designer within a game development team?

Narrative Designers regularly work alongside game designers, artists, and programmers to ensure that story elements align with gameplay mechanics and visual storytelling. They often participate in brainstorming sessions, review narrative implementation in-game, and revise scripts based on team feedback. Effective cross-department collaboration is key, as the narrative must support and enhance the overall player experience while fitting technical and design limitations. This collaborative environment requires strong communication and a willingness to iterate on ideas based on input from various team members.
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Infographic showing various Narrative Designer job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Locum Tenens, 1% As Needed, 81% Full Time, 15% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 88% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $83,148 per year, or $40 per hour.
Senior Narrative Writer

Senior Narrative Writer

Autodesk

New Hampshire, OH • On-site

$70K - $125K/yr

Full-time

Posted 28 days ago


Autodesk rating

9.5

Company rating: 9.5 out of 10

Based on 5 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

6th of 186 rated software companies


Job description

Job Requisition ID #

26WD97818

Position Overview

Autodesk is reimagining how we enable our global sales, customer success, and partner teams to drive customer value. 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 impactful documentary-style enablement experiences for our new streaming platform.

In this role, you serve as lead narrative voice behind our enablement content, developing scripts and story' frameworks for primarily video-based experiences, while also contributing written content for courses, coaching scenarios, and supporting materials. You will collaborate with Go to Market Enablement stakeholders, subject matter experts, content designers, producers, and editors to shape content that engages with global audiences and accelerates business impact.

Responsibilities

  • Lead narrative development for enablement content, crafting compelling scripts and story frameworks for video-based experiences

  • Translate complex product, customer, and business concepts into clear, engaging narratives that resonate with global sales, partner, and customer audiences.

  • Write scripts for videos, interviews, explainers, coaching, and episodic enablement and micro-enablement content

  • Comfortable writing in a variety of styles including documentary, scripted role-play, and product-based narrative

  • Partner with creative team members to ensure narrative cohesion from concept through completion

  • Collaborate with enablement program leaders, subject matter experts, content designers, and video team members to shape story-driven enablement experiences

  • Develop narrative arcs that reinforce key enablement objectives optimized for audience engagement

  • Adapt narrative content across multiple formats, including video scripts, course content, playbooks, and PDF resources

  • Ensure storytelling aligns with brand, voice, tone, and Go to Market priorities

  • Contribute to the evolution of modern enablement storytelling practices, incorporating new formats, techniques, and technologies

  • Help guide and edit the output of other writers, ensuring a consistent narrative style and editorial standards

Minimum Qualifications

  • 5+ years of professional writing experience focused on storytelling, narrative development, documentary, or editorial content

  • Demonstrated experience writing scripts for video, documentary-style storytelling, or multimedia content

  • Capability to write scripts and copy in a variety of styles and tones

  • Strong ability to translate complex technical or business topics into engaging narratives for professional audiences

  • Experience developing story-driven content for subject matter experts' insights and real-world examples

  • Excellent collaboration and stakeholder management skills and ability to work with cross-functional teams

  • Ability to manage multiple projects while maintaining timely delivery

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience writing for documentary, narrative corporate training, sales enablement, and enterprise environments

  • Background in documentary filmmaking, editorial storytelling, or branded content production

  • Experience adapting content across multiple formats

  • Experience leveraging data and research to drive engaging scripts and content development

  • Ability to balance creative storytelling with structured objectives in a fast-paced environment

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About Autodesk

Welcome to Autodesk! Amazing things are created every day with our software - from the greenest buildings and cleanest cars to the smartest factories and biggest hit movies. We help innovators turn their ideas into reality, transforming not only how things are made, but what can be made.

We take great pride in our culture here at Autodesk - it's at the core of everything we do. Our culture guides the way we work and treat each other, informs how we connect with customers and partners, and defines how we show up in the world.

When you're an Autodesker, you can do meaningful work that helps build a better world designed and made for all. Ready to shape the world and your future? Join us!

Benefits

From health and financial benefits to time away and everyday wellness, we give Autodeskers the best, so they can do their best work. Learn more about our benefits in the U.S. by visiting https://benefits.autodesk.com/

Salary transparency

Salary is one part of Autodesk's competitive compensation package. For U.S.-based roles, we expect a starting base salary between $70,000 and $125,840. Offers are based on the candidate's experience and geographic location, and may exceed this range. In addition to base salaries, our compensation package may include annual cash bonuses, commissions for sales roles, stock grants, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Equal Employment Opportunity

At Autodesk, we're building a diverse workplace and an inclusive culture to give more people the chance to imagine, design, and make a better world. Autodesk is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected characteristic. We also consider for employment all qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with applicable law.

Diversity & Belonging

We take pride in cultivating a culture of belonging where everyone can thrive. Learn more here: https://www.autodesk.com/company/diversity-and-belonging

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Autodesk is changing how the world is designed and made. Our technology spans architecture, engineering, construction, product design, manufacturing, media, and entertainment, empowering innovators everywhere to solve challenges big and small. From greener buildings to smarter products to more mesmerizing blockbusters, Autodesk software helps our customers to design and make a better world for all. For more information visit autodesk.com or follow @autodesk.

Industry

Software development

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

San Rafael, CA, US

Year founded

1982