Narrative and World Lead
Eleventh Hour Games is a fast-growing studio, focused on a passion for top-down action RPGs. We value open communication, close-knit teamwork, and opportunity for ownership and growth! Our mission is to gather and empower the next generation of creators to forge extraordinary games. Extraordinary games build passionate communities, which create passionate people. Passionate people turn into next year's creators. With our breakout title Last Epoch, we are moving fast into the next round of adventure!
About the Role
As a Narrative and World Lead for Eleventh Hour Games, you will be the architect of the interconnected systems of story, quests, characters, and lore. You would be responsible for strategy and execution of the campaign map progression that guides players through the world of Eterra. This role is ideal for someone extremely creative and especially passionate for ARPGs. This role requires someone who has strong autonomy and judgment. This role is remote, and requires strong written and verbal skills.
Responsibilities
- Build and maintain the narrative of the world, including core lore covering eras, cultures, factions, geographies, and key world events.
- Design campaign-level world maps structuring zones, quest hubs, travel routes, pacing, and progression logic across the narrative campaign.
- Collaborate with the design team to ensure narrative and gameplay elements are cohesive and engaging.
- Write and edit narrative content, including quest text, character dialogue, and environmental storytelling.
- Mentor and guide other members of the narrative team.
- Establish and maintain a consistent tone and style for the game's narrative.
- Work with the art team to ensure visual elements support the narrative.
- Manage the narrative pipeline and ensure deadlines are met.
- Provide feedback on game features and content from a narrative perspective.