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Narrative Designer

Weave story into interactive experiences

$60,000 – $115,000/yr

Write dialogue, story arcs, and lore that integrate with game mechanics and player choice.

Highlights

Common tasks

Write dialogue, design branching narratives, create character backstories, and integrate story with gameplay.

Potential downsides

Story cut for scope, writer credit disputes, and crunch during narrative lock.

Skills

Visual designCreativityPrototypingIdeation

Interests

Creating & designingBuilding productsMedia & entertainment

Industries

Media

Work style

CreativeCollaborativeHands-on

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