At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a creative team to craft compelling narratives for future projects.
- Company: Larian, a renowned game developer with a passion for storytelling.
- Benefits: Collaborative environment, diverse team, and opportunities for creative expression.
- Other info: Join an inclusive team of over 500 creatives across 7 studios worldwide.
- Why this job: Shape the future of gaming narratives and inspire a global audience.
- Qualifications: 10+ years in story development and a proven track record of award-winning narratives.
The predicted salary is between 80000 - 100000 £ per year.
At Larian, storytelling is core to our identity. As we prepare for our next chapter, we’re 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 Director of this department, you are the creative filter. Only the best pitches, outlines and concepts get your greenlight. If you have experience finding, crafting, and elevating compelling ideas into impactful stories, this is a unique opportunity to help us define the creative core of our future projects.
- Act as the creative authority on story approval and development within the department.
- Mentor the creative skills of a dedicated storytelling team, ensuring strong direction and oversight.
- Evaluate, refine, and approve narrative pitches, storylines, characters, and settings.
- Maintain narrative quality across multiple projects, formats and genres.
- Foster a shared narrative culture.
Requirements:
- 10+ years experience in story development, narrative direction, or creative leadership (e.g. holding positions such as Showrunner, Narrative Director, or Editor-in-Chief).
- History of creating and developing award-winning stories.
- Passion and deep understanding of what makes a compelling narrative across multiple genres.
- Track record of finishing scripts through a combination of providing feedback and hands-on edits.
- Portfolio demonstrates exceptional character development, with memorable casts and impactful arcs.
- An engaging communicator who can inspire confidence, enthusiasm, and shared ownership of a narrative.
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 small-studio feel. We provide an open, collaborative environment where ideas are welcome and encouraged, with a managerial team consisting of highly experienced game developers at the top of their fields. We also promote an inclusive environment with many activities organized by the studios or the employees, and a commitment to making the best game possible for the fans, including listening to community feedback.
Storytelling Director in Guildford employer: Larian
Larian Studios is an exceptional employer for those passionate about storytelling in gaming, offering a collaborative and inclusive environment where creativity thrives. With a commitment to high-quality role-playing games and a culture that values diverse voices, employees can expect meaningful growth opportunities while working alongside industry veterans. Located in a vibrant international setting, Larian fosters a sense of community through shared interests and activities, making it an ideal place for storytellers to contribute to groundbreaking narratives.
