About this role
Main challenge
Bringing a cozy life-sim fantasy to life through content, by tightly integrating narrative, systems, and world-building - moving beyond scripted quests into emergent, player-driven experiences.
What it means on a daily basis
Bring together art, design, narrative and sound to reinforce the main themes of the gameWork with game designers and narrative designers to implement story content directly in the game (quests, environments, interactions)Work with artists to shape and give life to charactersUse gameplay and systems to convey story - not just dialogue and textDesign and iterate on a more systemic quest approach, tied to gameplay systems rather than linear scriptingWrite and implement dialogue and in-game text where neededWhat success will look like
Players stop relying on quests as instructions and start forming their own goalsNarrative is felt through gameplay and the world, not just delivered through dialogueContent does not break when systems evolve - it scales with themThe world, companions, and NPCs operate as elements of a single interconnected system rather than as isolated layersWe reduce dependency on “go there, do that” quest structuresWho you would be working with
Creative DirectorGame DesignersNarrative Designers / WritersLevel DesignersArt & Audio teamsProduction teamYour recruitment journey
First interview: HR discussionTest: Content design exerciseSecond interview: Discussion with the game’s creative director.Third interview: Discussion with our global narrative directorFinal interview: Discussion with Bucharest’s creation studio managerWhere this role can take you
Senior / Lead Content DesignerNarrative Director trackOwnership of larger game pillars (systems + narrative integration)Opportunity to shape a new IP and long-term live product What you need to succed
Demonstrated ability to design quests and narrative systems for gamesClear understanding of systemic design vs scripted contentExperience integrating narrative into gameplay systems and environmentsAbility to write clear, engaging dialogue and in-game textExperience working with game engines / implementation toolsShipped at least one title with narrative or content ownershipWho you are
Skilled at both design and narrative thinking, not just one sideComfortable working in a setup where things change often and are not fully definedAble to simplify complex ideas into something players immediately understandUsed to working closely with multiple disciplines and aligning themOpinionated about what works and what doesn’t - not just executing What's in it for you
Benefits
Short Friday schedule, so you can start your Weekend at 4pm!Hybrid work (2 days /week from the office)Medical insurance package, in partnership with Regina Maria Clinic2 months/year of full remote to work from anywhere you want!Monthly budget for My Benefits platformExtra days off for your birthday, your children`s birthday and company’s anniversary. Everyone is celebrated!Life at Gameloft Bucharest
Flexibility around core studio hoursBook your free massage @office, every Tuesday and Thursday!Unique creative and professional work culture that values diversitySupportive working climate, a team with a free communication styleBookster (borrow books for free, delivered in the office)All the usual perks: free coffee, free fruits, relaxation areaHow to proceed
We can’t wait to find our next great team member! Please apply with your CV in English.
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