Game Writer
Alpharetta, GA · On-site
As a Game Writer at Templar Media, you'll play a key part in shaping the story and narrative experience of our current and upcoming titles. You'll collaborate closely with the design, art, and ...
Game Writer
Alpharetta, GA · On-site
As a Game Writer at Templar Media, you'll play a key part in shaping the story and narrative experience of our current and upcoming titles. You'll collaborate closely with the design, art, and ...
Freelance Game Writer (Romance)
$25 - $32/hr
Chapters Interactive Stories is seeking experienced content writers, romance authors and narrative game designers to join our Paid Creator Program on a work-for-hire basis ! Help us craft immersive ...
Freelance Game Writer (Romance)
$25 - $32/hr
Chapters Interactive Stories is seeking experienced content writers, romance authors and narrative game designers to join our Paid Creator Program on a work-for-hire basis ! Help us craft immersive ...
Freelance Game Writer (Romance)
Sunnyvale, CA · Remote
$21.75 - $28/hr
Chapters Interactive Stories is seeking experienced content writers, romance authors and narrative game designers to join our Paid Creator Program on a work-for-hire basis ! Help us craft immersive ...
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Freelance Game Writer (Romance)
Sunnyvale, CA · Remote
$21.75 - $28/hr
Chapters Interactive Stories is seeking experienced content writers, romance authors and narrative game designers to join our Paid Creator Program on a work-for-hire basis ! Help us craft immersive ...
Freelance Game Writer (Romance)
Sunnyvale, CA · On-site +1
$25 - $32/hr
Chapters Interactive Stories is seeking experienced content writers, romance authors and narrative game designers to join our Paid Creator Program on a work-for-hire basis ! Help us craft immersive ...
Freelance Game Writer (Romance)
Sunnyvale, CA · On-site +1
$25 - $32/hr
Chapters Interactive Stories is seeking experienced content writers, romance authors and narrative game designers to join our Paid Creator Program on a work-for-hire basis ! Help us craft immersive ...
Game Designer
$143.50K/yr
Excellent skills in verbal, written, and interpersonal communication * Comprehensive understanding of game pacing and balancing techniques * A passion for procedural narrative games
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Game Designer
$143.50K/yr
Excellent skills in verbal, written, and interpersonal communication * Comprehensive understanding of game pacing and balancing techniques * A passion for procedural narrative games
Together, we are writing the next episode - pushing the boundaries of storytelling, global fandom ... Partner with game development teams, product managers, and creative teams to understand each title ...
Together, we are writing the next episode - pushing the boundaries of storytelling, global fandom ... Partner with game development teams, product managers, and creative teams to understand each title ...
Together, we are writing the next episode - pushing the boundaries of storytelling, global fandom ... Partner with game development teams, product managers, and creative teams to understand each title ...
Together, we are writing the next episode - pushing the boundaries of storytelling, global fandom ... Partner with game development teams, product managers, and creative teams to understand each title ...
Together, we are writing the next episode - pushing the boundaries of storytelling, global fandom ... Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple game launches and ongoing ...
Together, we are writing the next episode - pushing the boundaries of storytelling, global fandom ... Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple game launches and ongoing ...
Together, we are writing the next episode - pushing the boundaries of storytelling, global fandom ... Partner with game development teams, product managers, and creative teams to understand each title ...
Together, we are writing the next episode - pushing the boundaries of storytelling, global fandom ... Partner with game development teams, product managers, and creative teams to understand each title ...
Principal Narrative Designer
Cary, NC · On-site
Aid in the development and writing of engaging storylines, dialogue, and in-game text * Maintain ... Extensive narrative design or writing experience in game production, with at least one AAA shipped ...
Principal Narrative Designer
Cary, NC · On-site
Aid in the development and writing of engaging storylines, dialogue, and in-game text * Maintain ... Extensive narrative design or writing experience in game production, with at least one AAA shipped ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
... narrative, gameplay, and technology. Naughty Dog recently released The Last of Us Part II ... Write and maintain documentation that establishes the core vision of the enemy archetypes * Drive ...
... narrative, gameplay, and technology. Naughty Dog recently released The Last of Us Part II ... Write and maintain documentation that establishes the core vision of the enemy archetypes * Drive ...
... narrative, gameplay, and technology. Naughty Dog recently released The Last of Us Part II ... Write and maintain documentation that establishes the core vision of the enemy archetypes * Drive ...
... narrative, gameplay, and technology. Naughty Dog recently released The Last of Us Part II ... Write and maintain documentation that establishes the core vision of the enemy archetypes * Drive ...
Narrative Systems Designer
Cary, NC · On-site
Whether it's building award-winning games or crafting engine technology that enables others to make ... and a creative writing touch to your day-to-day work * Work closely with leads to develop and ...
Narrative Systems Designer
Cary, NC · On-site
Whether it's building award-winning games or crafting engine technology that enables others to make ... and a creative writing touch to your day-to-day work * Work closely with leads to develop and ...
Senior Narrative Designer
Los Angeles, CA · On-site
$65K - $100K/yr
You will write the dialogue, character arcs, and world building that make our games feel alive ... Own narrative for chapters, seasonal events, and live ops content across Good Pizza, Great Pizza ...
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Senior Narrative Designer
Los Angeles, CA · On-site
$65K - $100K/yr
You will write the dialogue, character arcs, and world building that make our games feel alive ... Own narrative for chapters, seasonal events, and live ops content across Good Pizza, Great Pizza ...
Game Producer
Alpharetta, GA · On-site
$121.10K - $123K/yr
... written and verbal - with experience presenting to stakeholders * Passion for games and a player-first mindset Nice-to-Haves * Experience with single player narrative games * Previous work on cross ...
Game Producer
Alpharetta, GA · On-site
$121.10K - $123K/yr
... written and verbal - with experience presenting to stakeholders * Passion for games and a player-first mindset Nice-to-Haves * Experience with single player narrative games * Previous work on cross ...
Senior Game Designer (Combat)
Santa Monica, CA · On-site
$145.10K - $181.40K/yr
... narrative, gameplay, and technology. Naughty Dog recently released The Last of Us Part II ... Write and maintain documentation that establishes the core vision of the enemy archetypes * Drive ...
Senior Game Designer (Combat)
Santa Monica, CA · On-site
$145.10K - $181.40K/yr
... narrative, gameplay, and technology. Naughty Dog recently released The Last of Us Part II ... Write and maintain documentation that establishes the core vision of the enemy archetypes * Drive ...
Senior Game Designer (Combat)
$145.10K - $181.40K/yr
... narrative, gameplay, and technology. Naughty Dog recently released The Last of Us Part II ... Write and maintain documentation that establishes the core vision of the enemy archetypes * Drive ...
Senior Game Designer (Combat)
$145.10K - $181.40K/yr
... narrative, gameplay, and technology. Naughty Dog recently released The Last of Us Part II ... Write and maintain documentation that establishes the core vision of the enemy archetypes * Drive ...
Senior Narrative Designer
Los Angeles, CA · On-site
$65K - $100K/yr
You will write the dialogue, character arcs, and world building that make our games feel alive ... Own narrative for chapters, seasonal events, and live ops content across Good Pizza, Great Pizza ...
Senior Narrative Designer
Los Angeles, CA · On-site
$65K - $100K/yr
You will write the dialogue, character arcs, and world building that make our games feel alive ... Own narrative for chapters, seasonal events, and live ops content across Good Pizza, Great Pizza ...
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Full-time
Posted 24 days ago
Job description
About Us
As an independent developer and publisher, Templar develops the games that we want, on our own schedule. We are actively staffing up for both in-house game development and supporting published titles. Templar provides a professional yet non-corporate environment where every team member's input and collaboration matters. Based in Alpharetta, GA just north of Atlanta, Templar is in the perfect area for those that enjoy sunny weather and a relatively low cost of living.
About the Role:
As a Game Writer at Templar Media, you'll play a key part in shaping the story and narrative experience of our current and upcoming titles. You'll collaborate closely with the design, art, and programming teams as well as project leadership to create the overarching story, character dialogue, and fine details that bring our worlds to life. The ideal candidate has significant experience writing for video games, has worked with branching dialogue systems before, and thrives in a highly collaborative environment.
Key Responsibilities
Requirements
Preferred Qualifications
Templar offers a highly competitive salary and benefits package and a professional but non-corporate environment. This position is full-time onsite/remote at our studio in Alpharetta, GA.
As an independent developer and publisher, Templar develops the games that we want, on our own schedule. We are actively staffing up for both in-house game development and supporting published titles. Templar provides a professional yet non-corporate environment where every team member's input and collaboration matters. Based in Alpharetta, GA just north of Atlanta, Templar is in the perfect area for those that enjoy sunny weather and a relatively low cost of living.
About the Role:
As a Game Writer at Templar Media, you'll play a key part in shaping the story and narrative experience of our current and upcoming titles. You'll collaborate closely with the design, art, and programming teams as well as project leadership to create the overarching story, character dialogue, and fine details that bring our worlds to life. The ideal candidate has significant experience writing for video games, has worked with branching dialogue systems before, and thrives in a highly collaborative environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Write the core narrative, character arcs, branching dialogue trees, quest lines, and side stories.
- Develop compelling, voice-distinct dialogue for NPCs, companions, and historical/légendary figures.
- Create supporting content such as item descriptions, journal entries, environmental storytelling, codex/lore entries, and UI text.
- Collaborate with game designers to integrate narrative seamlessly with mechanics (player choices, puzzles, exploration, and consequences).
- Work with artists and audio teams to support visual and voice-over storytelling.
- Iterate quickly on feedback from playtests, team reviews, and direction while maintaining tone consistency.
- Help maintain narrative documentation (story arcs, character sheets, style guides).
Requirements
- Shipped at least one video game title as a writer
- Excellent English writing skills with the ability to adapt tone (dramatic, intimate, witty, solemn, etc.).
- Strong understanding of interactive storytelling, branching narratives, and player psychology.
- Self-motivated, collaborative, and comfortable working remotely with clear communication.
Preferred Qualifications
- Passion for history, ancient cultures, or biblical-era storytelling is a big plus.
- Experience on narrative-heavy games (adventure, RPG, choice-driven, or historical titles).
- Familiarity with tools such as Articy, UE5, Google Docs, Sequencer, etc.
- Unreal game-engine experience is a bonus but not required.
- Background in creative writing, screenwriting, or history-related fields.
- Sensitivity to cultural and religious themes in storytelling.
- Storyboarding Art
Templar offers a highly competitive salary and benefits package and a professional but non-corporate environment. This position is full-time onsite/remote at our studio in Alpharetta, GA.