Narrative Designer (Unreal Engine 5)

IBRU is a science-fantasy detective RPG set in a richly imagined world where ancient mythology meets post-cyberpunk decay. Developed by a multicultural indie team in collaboration with Nobel Prize laureate Olga Tokarczuk, IBRU tells emotionally complex stories in a world shaped by the ruins of lost civilizations and techno-political intrigue.

We’re looking for a Narrative Designer to join our team. This is a role for someone who not only writes well but also feels comfortable translating narrative into gameplay and implementing story elements directly in the engine. You’ll be working hands-on with quests, dialogues, and lore, making sure that writing and design are seamlessly connected.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborating with the narrative team to design and implement quests and cases
• Writing and implementing dialogues, item descriptions, lore notes and other narrative assets
• Taking an active role in shaping the game’s overall story and narrative systems
• Implementing narrative content directly in Unreal Engine, ensuring smooth integration with gameplay

Qualifications:

• At least 3 years of experience as a Narrative Designer, with at least one shipped commercial title (preferably in Unreal Engine)
• Good knowledge of Unreal Engine and ability to work with its narrative-related tools and systems
• Excellent English communication and writing skills
• Passion for video games, deep interest in storytelling, and awareness of current game development trends
• Active interest in literature and culture

Nice to have:

• Solid understanding of game design fundamentals
• Experience in connecting gameplay mechanics with narrative systems

Perks:

• Experienced team, flexible working environment and hours (core: 10:00 – 14:00)
• A first-of-its-kind project developed with literary ambition and strong creative vision
• Transparency, honesty, fairness

To Apply:
Please send us a message with your CV, portfolio and anything else that best tells your story to contact@sundog.games