Narrative Designer (Project Based Role)

Meow Wolf•Santa Fe, NM

1d•$70,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Meow Wolf opens portals of possibility. Come as you are! We are individuals who inspire creativity in people's lives through art and exploration, so that our combined imaginations can transform the world we live in. We create immersive and interactive experiences that transport audiences into fantastic realms of story and exploration. Our Vision is to be the world’s leading creative company, reimagining the paradigm of art and storytelling, to make a positive difference in the world. We share a strong commitment to Belonging through our values of: Collaborative Creativity: We believe the act of creating together amplifies possibilities. Provocative Playfulness: We celebrate the unexpected because it is the doorway to discovery. Outsiders Welcome: We are all outsiders at heart, and we create space for everyone to feel like they belong. Authentic Compassion: We are “kind punks” - supportive to each other and standing up for what we believe in. Audacious Courage: We have the courage to radically reinvent ourselves to push the boundaries of art. If this all sounds like YOU, read on…. Job Description: Project-Based Role: This is a project-based role with an anticipated duration of 7+ months. Location: On-site (Santa Fe, NM) or Remote, providing the candidate resides in one of the following markets: Santa Fe, NM; Denver, CO; Las Vegas, NV; Houston, TX; Dallas, TX; New York, NY; or Los Angeles, CA Compensation: The salary for this position starts at $70,000. Compensation may vary based on location and experience. Deadline: The deadline for submitting applications for this position is 1/15/2026. Meow Wolf reserves the right to extend this deadline if needed. Meow Wolf is looking for a Narrative Designer to play an integral role in an ambitious new project that spans across all of our interactive art exhibitions. Your work will guide guests through the stories & characters of our exhibitions and elevate our original IP. The ideal candidate will collaborate heavily with a game designer to provide high-level concepting, narrative design framework, and story beats for Questing across all Meow Wolf locations, and then implement their vision directly. This is an ideal role for a seasoned developer with proven writing chops in video games looking for something exciting, innovative, and on the cutting edge of what’s possible in cross-media storytelling.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in English or Creative Writing or equivalent relevant education & experience
8+ years of game development experience, including at least one shipped title in a Lead role
Experience as a writer/developer on a project with quests or quest-like systems, preferably in a Lead or decision-making role
Keen ability to partner and collaborate with key stakeholders across multiple teams & disciplines
Strong ability to create & write exciting, memorable, and engaging characters
Guest/player-focused mentality that aims for an exciting and frictionless Questing experience
Familiarity with the constraints and requirements of writing within existing IP
Ability to author strong content across various mediums (games, screenwriting, prose etc.)
Excitement and passion for innovative storytelling across a kaleidoscope of genres
Enjoy creative problem solving in a fast-paced and collaborative environment
Preference for collaboration with large, cross-discipline creative teams

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR), or mixed reality (MR) design, bridging physical and digital experiences is preferred.
Familiarity with ARGs and other next-gen storytelling systems is preferred.

Responsibilities

Work with project leads & other developers to create, write, and implement a robust catalogue of story-driven quests across all Meow Wolf exhibitions
Integrate IP elements from across Meow Wolf’s expanding portfolio of projects into Questing for a deep and compelling cross-media IP experience
Define & maintain best practices for narrative design at Meow Wolf
Help integrate narrative questing design into universal game & interactive systems across all exhibitions and related products
Identify needs and parameters for narrative-focused features within the questing ecosystem
Write, test, iterate on & implement scripts & copy for all quests
Work with internal leadership to ensure quest content & dialogue meet the standards and priorities of Meow Wolf IP
Work with the media team to develop any voiceover or media scripts for quests
Write, update, and maintain detailed design documentation