[Remote] Lead Narrative Designer

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. The Walt Disney Company is embarking on a mission to create a new interactive universe through its Disney Digital Entertainment division. They are seeking a Lead Narrative Designer to develop compelling narrative experiences for interactive games based on Disney's extensive portfolio, collaborating with a talented team to create groundbreaking game experiences. Responsibilities • Work with project leads and other developers to create compelling narrative experiences that are fun and engaging. • Manage the work for a narrative team and lead the development of narrative design while working in a cross-disciplinary pod structure. • Work with internal partners to ensure narrative and dialogue meets the standards and needs of various IPs. • Be a hands-on developer in the creation of narrative content for several interactive games and experiences based on Disney’s robust portfolio of characters and worlds including Disney/Pixar, Marvel and Star Wars. • Work with the leadership team on voice over casting and participate in and direct voice over sessions. • Implement, test, and iterate on narrative systems and narrative content. • Help design narrative design systems and tools to be used in the development of narrative content. • Create and implement narrative content using Unreal Engine, UEFN (Unreal Editor Fortnite), and scripting in Verse in both the development and live service environments. • Write, update, and maintain detailed design documentation. • Provide guidance and mentorship for other Narrative Designers. Skills • 8 years of game development experience, including at least one shipped game in a Lead role. • Implemented narrative content using an industry-standard toolset (Unity, Unreal, etc.). • Have been a leader and developer on multiple shipped products and have familiarity with developing products on various gaming platforms – Console/PC and Mobile. • Excel at partnering and collaborating with key stakeholders, working through challenging problems and reaching consensus to achieve great things. • Have a special appreciation of Disney’s IP, including characters and lore, linear media and movie franchises, theme parks design, and overall aesthetics. • Are familiar with the narrative requirements of writing within existing IPs. • Have experience designing narrative systems such as conversations, barks, and chatter as well as designing tools to implement these systems. • Are familiar with various narrative tools and using them to put narrative content in game. • Have participated in the VO(Voice Over) casting/recording process and have directed voice-over sessions. • Enjoy creative problem-solving and creating something new and innovative. • Have a strong sense of what makes for interesting and compelling narratives in video games. • Have strong storytelling abilities and a deep understanding of interactive narrative design. • Understand best standards and practices of writing within a variety of different genres. • Able to communicate effectively with other teams and groups. • A Bachelor’s degree in English or Creative Writing or equivalent combination of education and experience. Benefits • Health and savings benefits • Educational opportunities • Special extras that only Disney can provide Company Overview • The Walt Disney Company started as a cartoon studio and evolves into sports coverage and television shows. It was founded in 1923, and is headquartered in Burbank, California, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is https://thewaltdisneycompany.com/. Company H1B Sponsorship • The Walt Disney Company has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 54 in 2025, 66 in 2024, 96 in 2023, 130 in 2022, 30 in 2021, 40 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.