Narrative Designer (DISNEY DREAMLIGHT VALLEY)

Description

Join the Disney Dreamlight Valley team as a Narrative Designer and contribute to the storytelling experience of a live, cross-platform game loved by players around the world.

This role focuses on crafting engaging dialogue, developing character-driven stories, and ensuring that narrative elements support gameplay, immersion, and the overall player experience.

Working closely with the Narrative Director, designers, and an international team of writers, the Narrative Designer will help bring Disney characters and stories to life while maintaining their authentic voices and emotional consistency.

• Strong English writing skills;
• Full working proficieny with a Ukrainian-speaking team;
• Background in creative writing, game writing, theatre, film, or another dramatic medium;
• Strong editorial skills and ability to craft sharp, engaging dialogue;
• Understanding of plot, structure, visual storytelling, and character development;
• Knowledge of interactive storytelling and how narrative supports gameplay;
• Ability to create clear, coherent stories for diverse audiences;
• Experience presenting narrative ideas through Excel, PowerPoint, Miro, or similar tools;
• Strong research, analytical, and problem-solving skills;
• High attention to detail;
• Ability to adapt ideas to creative, production, and gameplay constraints.

Nice to have:

• Experience with game editors or prototyping tools, such as Unity;
• Strong pitching and presentation skills;
• Commercial writing experience for licensed IPs;
• Interest in Disney or experience playing Disney Dreamlight Valley.

YOUR PLAYER PROFILE

• A strong fit for this role is a storyteller who understands how to connect narrative with gameplay and player motivation;
• This person cares about character voices, emotional clarity, narrative consistency, and the way stories are experienced inside the game world;
• The ideal profile combines creativity with structure: strong writing skills, attention to
  detail, openness to feedback, and the ability to collaborate with writers, designers, and other production teams.

LEVELING UP 

• Compelling dialogue between characters and the player;
• Authentic Disney character voices;
• Narrative content aligned with the game’s vision;
• Stories with clear motivations, emotional beats, and dramatic arcs;
• Smooth integration of narrative into gameplay systems;
• Clear and well-maintained narrative documentation;
• Active participation in writers’ rooms and creative discussions;
• Constructive feedback exchange with the team;
• Narrative content implemented into the game using the game editor.

YOUR REWARDS

• Possibility to work remotely in a global product company with talented people;
• Competitive salary based on your experience and skills;
• 21 days of paid vacation, 5 paid sick days, plus national holidays;
• Medical insurance and access to a psychologist;
• Parental leave support;
• Access to internal learning platform (courses, trainings, certifications);
• Employee Referral Program with attractive bonuses;
• Full technical support and equipment provided.

Our recruitment process may include:

• Portfolio Review: Review of your portfolio by the hiring team;
• First Interview: Interview with a recruiter;
• Test Assignment: Narrative Game Design assessment;
• Second Interview: Technical interview conducted in English;
• Final Interview: Interview with the project team, if required.

READY TO HIT START?

Send us your CV and portfolio, we’d love to see your worlds.

To consider your application, we require you to send the full version of your CV in English. Your CV must include a portfolio link. Qualified candidates will be asked to complete a test assessment.