Senior/Expert Narrative Designer

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Founded in 2012, Anshar Studios focuses on 1st and 3rd party game development for all major gaming platforms.

Currently, we're employing over 160 specialists in our studio in Katowice and we are very open to new talented developers willing to join us.

Working with Anshar gives you the opportunity to develop your skills, participate in challenging projects, and team up with a bunch of skilled people with a passion for video games.

Anshar Studios is looking for talented Senior/Expert Narrative Designer to join our team on site in Katowice, Poland to help us develop games using Unreal Engine.

If you want to work with passionate people who know the importance of reason in game development and avoid crunch like the plague - drop us a line!

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with our Creative Director on the narrative vision for our game, balancing innovation with production constraints.
• Write engaging scripts and dialogues that bring characters to life and deepen the players' connection to the game world.
• Develop narrative prototypes to test new storytelling techniques and mechanics.
• Work closely with game designers, artists, and audio teams to integrate narrative elements seamlessly into gameplay.
• Produce and maintain narrative documentation, including narrative flowcharts, character bios, and storyboards.
• Own key aspects of the narrative process or specific game features. Engage cross-functional teams to ensure consistency and integration within the broader game ecosystem.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 4 years of experience as a Narrative Designer or similar role in the video game industry.
• Excellent writing skills both in English and Polish.
• Strong understanding of narrative pipelines and processes, from concept through to execution.
• Experience in designing branching story paths and player choice integration.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment.
• Any experience with Unreal Engine 5.

Pluses:

• Knowledge of broader game design principles and how narrative fits within the gameplay loop.
• Familiarity with Unreal Engine 5, specifically in implementing narrative elements like sequences and events with blueprints.
• Passion for anime that can bring unique perspective to character and story development.

Salary:

• Wage from 11 000 zł up to 22 000 zł on a contract (B2B + VAT) or UoP (9 100 - 18 200 zł brutto) depending on skills and experience.

We offer:

• Hybrid or onsite work models.
• Flexible work hours (core hours 10-15).
• Private life and health care insurance.
• Co-financing of Multisport cards.
• English lessons.
• Help with relocation.
• No crunch.
• No non-compete policy.
• Pet-friendly office.
• Co-financed, and treated as work days, participation in a selection of conferences and workshops.

Submission / Portfolio Instructions:

• CV is required.
• Portfolio showcasing examples of your narrative work, including scripts, narrative designs, and any implemented in-game content is required.
• Must be willing to complete a test if requested.

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