Storytelling Director

United Kingdom·GuildfordFull -timeexecutive

OtherDirector

0 views0 saves0 applied

Apply Now

Quick Summary

Overview

At Larian, storytelling is core to our identity. As we prepare for our next chapter, we’re looking to bring the best storytellers from every medium together in a dedicated department.

Technical Tools

OtherDirector

At Larian, storytelling is core to our identity. As we prepare for our next chapter, we’re looking to bring the best storytellers from every medium together in a dedicated department. Different disciplines, different backgrounds, different voices, all contributing to the outstanding narratives of our next projects for decades to come.

As the Director of this department, you are the creative filter. Only the best pitches, outlines and concepts get your greenlight. If you have experience finding, crafting, and elevating compelling ideas into impactful stories, this is a unique opportunity to help us define the creative core our future projects

Act as the creative authority on story approval and development within the department

Mentor the creative skills of a dedicated storytelling team, ensuring strong direction and oversight

Evaluate, refine, and approve narrative pitches, storylines, characters, and settings

Maintain narrative quality across multiple projects, formats and genres

Foster a shared narrative culture

10+ years experience in story development, narrative direction, or creative leadership (e.g. holding positions such as Showrunner, Narrative Director, Editor-in-Chief)

History of creating and developing award winning stories

Passion and deep understanding of what makes a compelling narrative across multiple genres

Track record of finishing scripts through a combination of providing feedback and hands-on edits

Portfolio demonstrates exceptional character development, with memorable casts and impactful arcs

An engaging communicator who can inspire confidence, enthusiasm, and shared ownership of a narrative

An international team of over 500 employees spread across 7 studios around the world, each of which have their own unique qualities, and maintain a small-studio feel

An open, collaborative environment where ideas are welcome and encouraged

A managerial team consisting of highly experienced game developers at the top of their fields

Sharing hobbies and passions with like-minded colleagues

Inclusive environment with many activities organized by the studios or the employees

Commitment to making the best game possible for the fans, including listening to community feedback