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NARR.GEN.P2
Developing – Narrative Designer
Narrative Design

Developing – Narrative Designer

NARR.GEN.P2

P2P2 — Developing Professionalmedium0.70draftglobalv1

Write and revise medium-sized dialogue sections and side quests.

Level
P2 · P2 — Developing Professional · 1–3 yrs
Function · Focus
Narrative Design · General
Market pay (median)
Pay basis
model pending

Write and revise medium-sized dialogue sections and side quests.

The story of this role

Who does this work

Narrative Designers who are passionate about crafting immersive story-driven gameplay experiences that resonate with players.

The problem this role solves

  • The external problem: Players often struggle to connect emotionally with the game due to a lack of engaging narratives.
  • The internal problem: Narrative Designers feel frustrated when their storytelling doesn't match the gameplay experience, leading to underwhelming player engagement.
  • Why it matters: Every game deserves a story that enhances the player's journey, making them feel valued and understood.

The plan

  1. 1. Conduct thorough research to understand the target audience's preferences and desires.
  2. 2. Collaborate closely with game designers to seamlessly integrate narratives into gameplay mechanics.
  3. 3. Create multi-dimensional characters with relatable arcs that invoke empathy.
  4. 4. Write compelling dialogues and plotlines that elevate the gaming experience.
  5. 5. Test the narrative elements within gameplay to ensure they resonate with players and enhance their journey.

What's at stake

Players disengage from the game due to weak or unconvincing narratives, impacting the game's popularity. Narrative Designers experience burnout and dissatisfaction when their ideas fail to resonate with players.

Success looks like

Players report feeling deeply connected to the game and its characters, enhancing their overall experience. Games achieve critical acclaim for their storytelling, leading to increased sales and player loyalty.

Summary

Write and revise medium-sized dialogue sections and side quests.

Level — P2 — Developing Professional

Early-career professional; developing skills, handles routine tasks with some independence

Scope
Defined deliverables / small features
Autonomy
General supervision; reviewed at milestones
Complexity
Some non-routine problems; applies established patterns
Impact
Own and immediate-team deliverables
Decision rights
Routine technical choices within guidance
Leadership
May guide interns
Typical experience
1–3 yrs

Core outputs

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Responsibilities5

  • Contribute to character background and minor story arcs.commonlevel
  • Implement narrative content in the engine.commonlevel
  • Write and revise medium-sized dialogue sections.commonlevel
  • Develop side quests and additional content.commonlevel
  • Collaborate with other designers to ensure narrative consistency.commonlevel

Tasks3

  • Write dialogue sections.commonlevel
  • Develop side quests.commonlevel
  • Implement narrative content.commonlevel

Skills5

  • Narrative implementationcommonlevel
  • Character developmentcommonlevel
  • Dialogue writingcommonlevel
  • Collaborationcommonlevel
  • Feedback incorporationcommonlevel

Knowledge5

  • Narrative design principlescommonlevel
  • Game enginescommonlevel
  • Character arcscommonlevel
  • Dialogue systemscommonlevel
  • Story developmentcommonlevel

competency4

  • Problem-solvingcommonlevel
  • Initiativecommonlevel
  • Teamworkcommonlevel
  • Resilience to feedbackcommonlevel

qualification3

  • ~2–4 years working in narrative or writing rolescommonlevel
  • Experience with game enginescommonlevel
  • Bachelor's degree in Creative Writing, Literature, or related fieldcommonlevel
Title aliasesshow ▾
AliasTypeConfidenceApproved
Narrative Design IIcommonmedium0.70
Narrative Design 2commonmedium0.66
Narrative Designer IIcommonmedium0.70
Narrative Designer 2commonmedium0.66
Storytelling IIcommonmedium0.70
Storytelling 2commonmedium0.66
Character Development IIcommonmedium0.70
Character Development 2commonmedium0.66
Character Developer IIcommonmedium0.70
Character Developer 2commonmedium0.66
Dialogue Writing IIcommonmedium0.70
Dialogue Writing 2commonmedium0.66
Developing – Narrative Designercommonmedium0.50
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