Narrative Designer

G5 Games is a Swedish developer and publisher of mobile games played by over 250 million people worldwide. Our hits, such as Sherlock, Hidden City®, and Jewels of Rome®, rank among the top charts and continue to grow. We believe that strong leaders create strong teams — they are the ones who drive projects forward and help achieve new heights.

We are looking for an experienced Narrative Designer who will craft compelling stories, seamlessly integrating narrative and gameplay to create immersive player experiences..

What you will work on:

• Unite all elements of the game into a coherent narrative.
• Immerse the player in the game with the help of narrative.
• Create narrative tie-in to the gameplay of the game.
• Develop means of communicating the narrative to the player.
• Prepare concepts of characters, locations, scenes and story arcs.
• Be the centerpiece of everything about the narrative on the project.
• Manage a team of writers.
• Proofread and edit texts.

It’s important to us:

• Ability to tell a story through actions, not words.
• Understanding techniques for eliciting an emotional response from a player.
• Ability to generate ideas within a setting and genre.
• Knowledge of storytelling principles.
• Ability to analyze and organize incoming information.
• Ability to convey your thoughts and ideas.
• Ability to notice other people’s thoughts and ideas.
• Fluent Russian, competent written speech.
• High level of English (B2 and above).
• Basic knowledge of game design.

Would be a great bonus:

• Experience in writing game texts and scripts.
• A relevant portfolio with your projects.
• Broad outlook (general erudition, well-read, knowledge of cultural trends).
• Gaming experience (both mobile games and games on other platforms).
• Understanding of the modern f2p mobile games market and their audience.
• Understanding of the game development process and the specifics of game scripts.

Working at G5 is about:

• Flexible Work Conditions – Fully remote format with no office restrictions. Convenient flexible schedule and transparent processes.
• Development & Learning – Internal education system that includes workshops, webinars, and hackathons. Compensation for English and other language courses.
• Relocation Support – Financial assistance and guidance at every step, from choosing a country (where G5 has offices) to legalizing your entire family.
• Health & Well-being – Medical insurance and reimbursement for gym memberships. Team sports initiatives to promote a healthy lifestyle.
• Bonus Program – Performance-based bonuses upon meeting sales targets. For key employees—profit-sharing from stock value growth.
• Expert Community – Work alongside top industry professionals. Grow in a dynamic and innovative environment.

We look forward to your application!