Narrative Designer

Company Description

SkullSoul Interactive (formerly Horizon Games) is an independent game studio founded by Saptansu Ghosh, dedicated to crafting narrative-driven experiences. The team focuses on rich, emotionally engaging stories that blend drama, thriller, love, and horror. As a growing studio, SkullSoul Interactive values creative collaboration, experimentation, and strong storytelling craft. The current flagship project, “Lure Of The Abyss: The Shadows Call You,” explores dark, atmospheric themes and player-driven narrative choices. Joining the studio offers an opportunity to help shape the story and world of an in-development title with a passionate, story-focused team.

Role Description

This is a remote, volunteer (UNPAID) Narrative Designer role. You will collaborate with designers, writers, and other team members to develop storylines, characters, world lore, and in-game narrative structures for “Lure Of The Abyss: The Shadows Call You.” Daily tasks include outlining narrative arcs, writing dialogue and in-game text, refining branching story paths, and ensuring narrative consistency across gameplay. You will participate in regular online meetings, incorporate feedback into revisions, and work closely with design to align story beats with mechanics, pacing, and player experience. The role also involves documenting narrative systems, maintaining story bibles, and helping to define the tone, themes, and emotional impact of the game.

Qualifications

• Strong narrative design and writing skills, including experience with character development, dialogue, and branching story structures.
• Ability to create and maintain narrative documentation such as story bibles, outlines, and quest or scene breakdowns.
• Familiarity with game design principles and how narrative supports gameplay, pacing, and player choice.
• Comfort collaborating remotely using digital tools (e.g., shared documents, version control, project management platforms).
• Experience or interest in drama, thriller, love, and horror genres, with an understanding of tone, mood, and atmosphere.
• Strong communication skills, openness to feedback, and the ability to iterate on narrative content.
• Self-motivated, organized, and able to manage time effectively in a volunteer (UNPAID), remote environment.
• Prior experience on game, interactive fiction, or similar narrative projects is a plus, but not required.
• Familiarity with any game engine or narrative tools (e.g., Unity, Unreal, Ink, Twine, Fungus) is beneficial.
• Passion for storytelling in games and an interest in contributing to an indie project in active development.