Senior Narrative Designer

We are expanding our team and looking for a talented Senior Narrative Designer to contribute to the ongoing development and enhancement of Phasmophobia and future projects.

As we expand the lore of Phasmophobia and begin working with partners on the movie adaptation, we’re seeking a creative, collaborative storyteller who can create and bring compelling horror narratives to life.

You’ll work closely with our CEO/Lead Developer, artists, developers, and external partners to develop rich, disturbing narratives that resonate with players and viewers alike. This is a rare opportunity to influence both our in-game storytelling and our cross-media universe.

Responsibilities:

• Develop compelling lore, unique characters, and environmental storytelling for Phasmophobia
• Write in-game narrative content: ghost and character backstories, location descriptions, voiceover scripts, item descriptions, overall world building and more
• Collaborate with the design and art teams to deliver narrative through level design, mechanics, and gameplay
• Define and maintain the game’s tone, voice, and thematic direction across all mediums
• Assist with the story and script development for the Phasmophobia movie adaptation, in collaboration with external screenwriters and producers
• Assist marketing and community teams with trailers, blogs, patch notes and social media campaigns

Requirements:

• Proven experience in narrative design for games (Indie or AAA)
• Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills, preferably in the horror genre
• Deep understanding of interactive storytelling, environmental narrative, and player agency
• Comfortable working with both high-level worldbuilding and small narrative details
• Experience writing for voice overs, including directing tone and delivery in scripts
• Familiarity with Phasmophobia and an interest in psychological and paranormal horror
• A collaborative mindset, comfortable giving and receiving feedback across disciplines
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, iterative studio
• Eligibility to work in the UK.
• Due to our office location, the ability to drive is highly recommended

Nice To Have:

• Experience working directly in-engine (preferably Unity)
• Previous work on co-op or emergent gameplay titles
• Passion for the paranormal, ghost stories, or the supernatural

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• 5% Employer Match Pension Scheme
• Regular social events
• Hybrid working
• Flexitime
• Opportunity to travel to events such as GDC, Gamescom, Twitch Con EU & US, EGX and Develop Brighton
• Relocation Package
• Annual performance bonus
• Employee of the month vouchers
• Personal wellbeing allowance
• Referral Scheme
• Training & Career Development
• Vitality Health Insurance that includes Vision, Dental and Travel
• Aviva Life Insurance
• 30 days holiday including birthday and wellbeing day
• Christmas studio shutdown