Senior Narrative Designer - Unannounced Title

Scopely•Culver City, CA

6d•$123,600 - $187,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Scopely is seeking a Senior Narrative Designer to join their Slate Development Group. This role is crucial for the early stages of development on an ambitious, unannounced AAA mobile game within a beloved fantasy setting. The designer will be responsible for crafting compelling content, including stories, quests, characters, and dialogue, ensuring they are authentic to the established Intellectual Property (IP). Working collaboratively with the Narrative Lead, Narrative Director, and cross-disciplinary teams, the Senior Narrative Designer will shape content from its initial concept through to production, ensuring a seamless integration of story and gameplay. The ideal candidate is creative, collaborative, experienced, passionate about storytelling, receptive to feedback, and excited by the challenge of creating resonant player experiences within established creative constraints.

Requirements

Experience developing narrative content for RPGs, including stories, quests, characters, dialogue, and branching narrative experiences.
Strong understanding of narrative design, storytelling, and game design principles.
Demonstrated ability to pitch, develop, and iterate narrative content from concept through production.
Strong collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across disciplines and incorporate feedback from multiple stakeholders.
Experience creating original content within established settings, franchises, or IPs while maintaining authenticity and consistency.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
Detail-oriented, creative, and enthusiastic, with strong craft discipline and a passion for narrative design.
Desire to create an incredibly cool game that millions of people will love.

Nice To Haves

Experience with live-service, multiplayer, or mobile games.
Experience collaborating across multiple teams, studios, or external partners.
Familiarity with major fantasy IPs.
Mandarin language proficiency.

Responsibilities

Develop and pitch concepts, storylines, quests, characters, and narrative arcs that create compelling player experiences within an established fantasy IP.
Create and maintain documentation, including story outlines, character summaries, scripts, dialogue, and supporting materials.
Collaborate with the Narrative Lead and Narrative Director to ensure content aligns with project goals, creative direction, and player experience objectives.
Own designated content from concept through production, driving development, iteration, and refinement throughout the content lifecycle.
Create content that is authentic to an established fantasy setting while introducing fresh ideas, memorable characters, and engaging player-facing stories.
Partner with production and other disciplines to help ensure timely delivery that supports broader project goals.
Collaborate closely with game designers, artists, producers, and other disciplines to integrate narrative seamlessly into gameplay systems and player experiences.
Work constructively with internal teams, external partners, and stakeholders to develop, refine, and deliver narrative content.
Participate in narrative reviews, workshops, and feedback discussions, incorporating feedback thoughtfully and effectively while maintaining the creative intent.
Design and develop branching dialogue, quest structures, and narrative experiences that support player agency and engagement.
Contribute to development of characters, relationships, and story moments that resonate with players.
Help maintain narrative consistency, quality, and authenticity across assigned content areas.
Support growth of junior team members and new hires, through constructive feedback and mentorship.