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Creative Writer / Narrative Designer
Phantom Studios LLC
Jacksonville, Florida (Remote Friendly)
About Phantom Studios
Phantom Studios is a veteran-owned independent game development studio dedicated to creating immersive worlds, memorable characters, and player-first experiences. We believe games should tell meaningful stories, challenge players with difficult choices, and leave a lasting impact.
Our debut title, Grave Covenant, is a dark fantasy action RPG set in a world where necromancy has become regulated after a devastating war. Players navigate political intrigue, religious conflict, moral ambiguity, and supernatural horrors while shaping the fate of the realm.
Position Overview
We are seeking a talented and passionate Creative Writer / Narrative Designer to help expand the world of Grave Covenant. This role will work closely with the Game Director, designers, artists, and programmers to create compelling stories, memorable characters, rich lore, and engaging dialogue.
The ideal candidate is someone who loves dark fantasy, RPG storytelling, worldbuilding, and creating morally complex narratives.
Responsibilities
* Write character dialogue, conversations, and quest content.
* Develop compelling story arcs for major and minor characters.
* Create and maintain world lore, history, cultures, religions, and factions.
* Design side quests and narrative events that support gameplay.
* Collaborate with designers to integrate story elements into gameplay systems.
* Write item descriptions, codex entries, environmental storytelling, and flavor text.
* Assist in developing branching dialogue and player choice systems.
* Ensure consistency in tone, lore, and narrative direction across the project.
* Participate in story reviews, creative brainstorming sessions, and team meetings.
Qualifications
Required
* Strong creative writing portfolio.
* Excellent written communication skills.
* Ability to receive and implement feedback.
* Passion for storytelling in video games.
* Understanding of RPG and fantasy storytelling conventions.
* Ability to work independently in a remote environment.
Preferred
* Experience writing for video games, tabletop RPGs, novels, or interactive media.
* Familiarity with Unreal Engine narrative tools.
* Knowledge of branching dialogue systems.
* Experience with worldbuilding and lore documentation.
* Familiarity with games such as Baldur’s Gate 3, Dragon Age, Pillars of Eternity, Hades, Dark Souls, or The Witcher.
What You’ll Work On
* Main story narrative
* Companion characters
* Faction storylines
* Side quests
* In-game books and journals
* Environmental storytelling
* World lore and mythology
* Character backstories
* Dialogue systems
What We’re Looking For
We’re searching for someone who can create:
* Heroes who aren’t always heroic.
* Villains who believe they’re right.
* Religious and political conflicts with no easy answers.
* Meaningful player choices and consequences.
* Characters players remember long after the credits roll.
Compensation
Compensation may include:
* Contract work
* Revenue share opportunities
* Equity consideration for long-term contributors
* Future full-time opportunities as the studio grows
To Apply
Please submit:
* Resume
* Writing portfolio
* Optional game writing samples
* A brief explanation of why you’d like to work on Grave Covenant
Join us as we build a dark fantasy world where every choice carries a cost and every soul has a story.