Narrative Game Designer

Responsibilities

• Design stories and dialogue for a gothic-inspired science fiction game
• Collaborate closely with artists, sound designers, game designers, and software engineers
• Create cinematic story productions and inspire the team with your narrative vision
• Write lively dialogue and develop deep, engaging characters
• Implement narrative elements within the game engine to bring ideas to life

Requirements

• Proven experience in video game design across various genres
• Expertise in both classic and multimedia storytelling with experience writing large-scale plots
• Technical proficiency with Unity and experience using Cinemachine for camera work
• Strong ability to write compelling dialogue
• Fluency in both German and English (written and spoken)
• A collaborative team-player mindset with high self-motivation

Preferred Qualifications

• Practical experience in professional game development
• Experience working with Articy

Benefits

• 40-hour work week with flexible working hours and 30 days of vacation
• Flat hierarchies and quick decision-making processes
• Modern workplace with state-of-the-art technology
• On-site amenities including a team restaurant, in-house gym, and EV charging stations
• Company apartment available upon request

About the Company

HandyGames™ is a THQ Nordic Company and part of the Embracer Group. As a veteran of the German gaming industry, we operate as an international indie and premium mobile game publisher and developer. We create high-quality experiences for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC.