Senior Narrative Designer (remote)

What are you working on?

• The name of the project(s): The Sinking City 2
• Platforms: PC, Console

For which tasks (responsibilities)?

Frogwares is seeking a Senior Narrative Designer to join our talented team of game designers for the upcoming title, The Sinking City 2 .

Responsibilities

• Participate in the development of world-building and narrative design for AA/AAA horror and survival game;

• Develop the overarching story for the game;

• Write high-quality dialogue, documents, and various in-game texts;

• Actively participate in game prototyping and debugging using in-house development tools;

• Collaborate closely with other teams, especially level designers;

• Create and maintain detailed design documentation throughout the project.

What kind of professional are we looking for?

• A minimum of 3+ years of experience in a similar role;

• Experience working on at least one shipped AA/AAA game;

• English proficiency at an Upper Intermediate (B2) level or higher;

• Strong dramatic writing skills in English;

• In-depth knowledge of story structure, non-linear narratives, and both verbal and non-verbal storytelling techniques;

• Extensive gaming experience, particularly in the horror survival genre;

• Advanced PC user.

Preferred Skills

• Experience in an Agile work environment;

• Proficiency with visualization tools (e.g., MS Visio) or narrative design/text tools (e.g., articy: draft, ultra-outlined, Twine, inkle);

• Familiarity with game editors and Unreal Engine (UDK).

Good to have

• Hands-on experience working on survival horror projects.

What are the conditions and bonuses?

• Work either in an office near the “Pochaina” metro station, equipped with a power generator, or fully remotely;

• 20 working days of vacation per year;

• 10 paid sick days per year;

• Large, active, and friendly team;

• Opportunities for professional growth and trying new things;

• Work in a well-known Ukrainian game studio.

The selection process

• CV review and cover letter, including:

1. Portfolio/Writing samples

2. Details of the games you are currently playing

• HR screen

• Technical interview

• Test task

• Managerial interview

• Offer