Lead Narrative Designer

Frogwares is looking for a Lead Senior Narrative Designer to join the dynamic team of game designers for its upcoming titles. Our expert team creates games that are highly praised by millions of players, as well as industry experts all over the world.

For which tasks (responsibilities)?

• Lead a team of narrative designers;

• Oversee the world-building and narrative development of AA/AAA horror/survival games;

• Craft the game's overarching story;

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

• Participate actively in game prototyping and debugging, using in-house development tools;

• Collaborate closely with other teams, especially level designers;

• Create and maintain design documentation throughout the project.

What kind of professional are we looking for?

• A minimum of 5+ years of experience in a similar role, with at least 2+ years as a Lead;

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

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

• Strong expertise in survival horror games;

• 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.

Preferred Skills

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

• Experience working in an Agile environment;

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

Why do we enjoy working here?

Founded in 2000, Frogwares is an independent game development studio based in Ukraine and Ireland.

Thanks to the work of our talented teams, our games are available on major platforms, including PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, PC, and Nintendo Switch. Best known for the popular The Sinking City and Sherlock Holmes series, we strive to create immersive single-player experiences that resonate with players long after they put down the gamepad. 

With millions of game units sold worldwide, Frogwares continues to build a rich portfolio for the new generation of gamers and is currently working on its most ambitious title yet - The Sinking City 2, a Lovecraftian survival horror game, powered by Unreal Engine 5.

For more information, visit www.frogwares.com

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.