Story Department Lead
Story Department Lead
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21-04-2025
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Job Description
At Larian storytelling is core to our identity. As we prepare for our next chapter were looking to bring the best storytellers from every medium together in a dedicated department. Different disciplines different backgrounds different voices all contributing to the outstanding narratives of our next projects for decades to come.
As the Lead of this department you will drive our worldbuilding and storytelling initiatives. This role will oversee the team responsible for creation and development of original narrative content guiding a growing team of writers editors and external contributors. If you have a history of leading creative teams a keen editorial eye and proven experience identifying and shaping compelling stories this is a unique opportunity to define the creative core of our future projects.
Responsibilities
- Build manage and mentor a dedicated storytelling team ensuring strong creative direction and oversight
- Evaluate refine and approve narrative pitches storylines characters and settings
- Provide creative leadership and maintain narrative consistency and quality across multiple projects formats and genres
- Establish internal narrative processes and quality benchmarks
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to shape longterm story strategy
- Act as the creative authority on story approval and development within the department
Requirements
- Substantial experience in story development narrative direction or creative leadership (e.g. holding positions such as Showrunner Narrative Director EditorinChief)
- Track record of creating and developing original narrative content
- Strong leadership team management and communication skills
- Passion for genre storytelling particularly expansive narratives with strong worldbuilding
What We Offer
- An international team of over 500 employees spread across 7 studios around the world each of which have their own unique qualities and maintain a smallstudio feel
- An open collaborative environment where ideas are welcome and encouraged
- A managerial team consisting of highly experienced game developers at the top of their fields
- Sharing hobbies and passions with likeminded colleagues
- Inclusive environment with many activities organized by the studios or the employees
- Commitment to making the best game possible for the fans including listening to community feedback
This position will be based fulltime from our Guildford studio and international business travel may be expected on occasion.
Employment Type
Full-Time
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