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TapBlaze

Senior Narrative Designer

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$65K - $100K/yr

Reporting to the Game Director, you will own narrative across chapters, seasonal events, and live ... Design story beats alongside game designers so the player drives the narrative rather than ...

Govcio LLC

$150K - $200K/yr

GovCIO is currently hiring for Video Game Designer/Simulation Producer to lead the narrative and experiential design of advanced immersive simulation environments, ensuring all technical, visual, and ...

TapBlaze

Senior Narrative Designer

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$65K - $100K/yr

Reporting to the Game Director, you will own narrative across chapters, seasonal events, and live ... Design story beats alongside game designers so the player drives the narrative rather than ...

Apple

Narrative Designer, Apple Ads

Cupertino, CA · On-site

Apple Ads is looking for a Narrative Designer to lead the creation and production of strategic and ... Hands-on proficiency in video editing and motion graphics. A deep understanding of the Apple design ...

Hasbro

Narrative Designer - Contract

Renton, WA

$50/hr

From our genre-defining games like Magic: The Gathering and Dungeons & Dragons to our growing ... The Magic Studio has an exciting opportunity for a Narrative Designer on our Magic team! Magic ...

Apple

Narrative Designer, Apple Ads

Cupertino, CA

$140K - $211K/yr

Apple Ads is looking for a Narrative Designer to lead the creation and production of strategic and ... Hands-on proficiency in video editing and motion graphics. A deep understanding of the Apple design ...

Varsity Tutors

Video Game Design Tutor

Boston, MA · Remote

$18 - $40/hr

Deep knowledge of game design principles, game mechanics, level design, narrative design, user ... Guides students through designing game mechanics documents, building levels in game engines ...

Varsity Tutors

Video Game Design Tutor

Austin, TX · Remote

$18 - $40/hr

Deep knowledge of game design principles, game mechanics, level design, narrative design, user ... Guides students through designing game mechanics documents, building levels in game engines ...

Varsity Tutors

Video Game Design Tutor

Tempe, AZ · Remote

$18 - $40/hr

Deep knowledge of game design principles, game mechanics, level design, narrative design, user ... Guides students through designing game mechanics documents, building levels in game engines ...

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How much do video game narrative designer jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 13, 2026, the average hourly pay for video game narrative designer in the United States is $18.56, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.83 and $20.19 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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

To thrive as a Video Game Narrative Designer, you need strong storytelling abilities, an understanding of interactive narrative structures, and often a degree in writing, game design, or a related field. Familiarity with scripting languages, narrative design tools like Twine or Ink, and experience using game engines such as Unity or Unreal Engine are highly valuable. Collaboration, adaptability, and effective communication are essential soft skills, enabling you to work closely with artists, programmers, and other designers. These competencies ensure you can craft engaging stories that align with gameplay mechanics while contributing positively to interdisciplinary development teams.

What is a Video Game Narrative Designer job?

A Video Game Narrative Designer is responsible for shaping the story, characters, and overall narrative experience in a game. They collaborate with writers, designers, and developers to ensure that storytelling integrates seamlessly with gameplay. This can involve writing dialogue, structuring quests, and developing lore. Their goal is to create compelling, immersive narratives that enhance player engagement.

What does a typical day look like for a Video Game Narrative Designer, and who do they work with most often?

A typical day for a Video Game Narrative Designer often involves writing dialogue, developing branching storylines, and integrating narrative elements into the game's environment. You will collaborate closely with game designers, artists, programmers, and audio teams to ensure the story matches the gameplay and overall vision of the project. Regular meetings, brainstorming sessions, and iteration based on playtesting feedback are common. This collaborative, creative environment requires flexibility and strong communication as you help shape the emotional and narrative flow of the game.

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Infographic showing various Video Game Narrative Designer job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 88% Full Time, 7% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 89% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $38,600 per year, or $18.6 per hour.
Senior Narrative Designer

Senior Narrative Designer

The Walt Disney Company

Glendale, CA • Remote

$100K - $154K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Life

Posted 11 days ago

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Company rating: 7.7 out of 10

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Job Posting Title:

Senior Narrative Designer

Req ID:

10154524

Job Description:

Senior Narrative Designer

Disney Digital Entertainment


Disney Digital Entertainment is looking for aSenior Narrative Designerto join us on an ambitious and exciting project. If you are an imaginative creator with superb game development skills, and have a love of Disney/Pixar, 20th Century, Marvel, and Star Wars properties, you'll want to check out this opportunity! We are building an experienced development team that will help create groundbreaking game experiences that will herald the next generation of Disney to the world. Working with top-class industry talent, this role is perfect for the seasoned game developer looking to create something epic, collaborating with a robust group of developers focusing on individual experiences to create a wonderfully rich and cohesive product that is truly "Disney".

This role is remote and will report to our Lead Narrative Designer


What You Will Do:

  • Be a hands-on developer in the creation of content for several interactive games and experiences based on Disney's robust portfolio of characters and worlds including Disney/Pixar, 20th Century, Marvel, and Star Wars
  • Implement narrative content using Unreal Engine, UEFN (Unreal Editor for Fortnite), and scripting in Verse in both the development and live service environments
  • Develop narrative elements and features of our game, including writing engaging dialogue, compelling scenarios, and memorable characters
  • Support multidisciplinary teams efforts to implement gameplay from concept to release
  • Write, update, and maintain detailed narrative design documentation
  • Provide guidance and mentorship for other Narrative Designers


Basic Skills and Qualifications:

  • 5 years of game development experience, with at least one shipped title in a senior role
  • Implemented narrative content using an industry standard toolset (Unity, Unreal, etc...)
  • Excel at partnering and collaborating with key stakeholders, working through challenging problems and reaching consensus to achieve great things
  • Have a special appreciation of Disney's IP, including characters and lore, linear media and movie franchises, theme parks design, and overall aesthetics
  • Enjoy creative problem-solving and building something new and innovative
  • Have strong storytelling abilities and a deep understanding of interactive narrative design
  • Excellent writing skills, including the ability to create compelling characters, immersive storylines, and engaging dialogue
  • Knowledge of game design principles and an understanding of how narrative elements integrate with gameplay mechanics
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams
  • Passion for video games and a solid understanding of different game genres and player expectations


Education:

  • A bachelor's degree in English, creative writing, or equivalent combination of education and experience

Additional Information:

  • Writing samples that preferably include things like dialogue, barks, quest objectives, narrative flow diagrams, short fiction, and story outlines
  • If you are including a portfolio, please include or disable passwords with submission.

Our Benefits: Disney offers a rewards package to help you live your best life. This includes health and savings benefits, educational opportunities and special extras that only Disney can provide. Learn more about our benefits and perks at https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits

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The hiring range for this remote position is $100,100 to $154,300 per year, which factors in various geographic regions. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered

Job Posting Segment:

NA - Games

Job Posting Primary Business:

Regional (NA - Games)

Primary Job Posting Category:

Games-Design

Employment Type:

Full time

Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Glendale, CA, USA

Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Date Posted:

2026-07-02

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At Disney, we're storytellers. We make the impossible, possible. We do this through utilizing and developing cutting-edge technology and pushing the envelope to bring stories to life through our movies, products, interactive games, parks and resorts, and media networks. Now is your chance to join our talented team that delivers unparalleled creative content to audiences around the world. "We create happiness." That's our motto at Walt Disney Parks and Resorts. And it permeates everything we do. At Disney, you'll help inspire that magic by enabling our teams to push the limits of entertainment and create the never-before-seen!

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Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Burbank, CA, US

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