Senior Narrative Designer

If you're looking to make the best co-op games in the world, you've come to the right place. We're proud to have some of the best game makers and collaborators in the industry working with us. What's more, we're a fun bunch of game developers, who love to indulge in our passion for video games together. Our games are not for everyone. Are they for you?

As a highly experienced Senior Narrative Designer, you will shape the storytelling experience across our ambitious, systemic co-op titles. You'll design the narrative systems and structures that enable player-driven stories in a live environment, while also contributing to writing that keeps millions of players engaged in a cohesive, ever-evolving universe.

Own major narrative domains

• Design and document interconnected narrative systems that tie directly into gameplay.
• Build frameworks that keep lore, tone, and world history aligned across the entire game.
• Identify complex challenges early and break them into clear, actionable plans for the team.

Shape the voice of the game

• Write in-game text, VO, and supporting materials.
• Partner with Game Masters to design story-driven events in the Galactic War.
• Maintain a strong, consistent tone across all in-game and external communications.
• Lead the creation and upkeep of narrative style guides.

Bridge story and tech

• Work hands-on in the engine, scripting tools, and content systems.
• Prototype and debug narrative features independently.
• Develop strategies for live-service updates and community-driven storytelling.

Collaborate and mentor

• Partner with feature owners and directors to align the narrative vision across disciplines.
• Present and advocate for story ideas and narrative strategies.
• Mentor junior and mid-level narrative designers, raising the quality bar across the team.

• 5+ years of professional experience within Design in the games industry, with significant experience on large-scale, systemic, or live-service titles.

• Proven record of shipped game titles.

• A portfolio that demonstrates the design and implementation of narrative systems, preferably with emergent content.

• A portfolio that demonstrates excellent writing skills (English)

• Senior-level proficiency with modern game engines and scripting languages or visual scripting tools.

• Ability to lead and make high-stakes creative decisions under ambiguity.

• Excellent organizational skills, and experience with spreadsheets.

• Experience of narrative systems, preferably non-linear storytelling

• Exceptional communication skills in English, written and spoken.

• Must be able to spend at least 3 days per week in our Stockholm office.

If you think that this position matches your background and skills, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your CV in English as soon as possible. We ask that your application always include relevant work samples or a link to your portfolio.

We interview candidates continuously and hire when we find a good fit. Do note that there will be a writing test during the recruitment process.

Scope: Full-time: 40 hours per week with initial 6 month probation period.
Location: Office first, hybrid solution possible.

We are a pet friendly office You can expect to find dogs and occasionally some cats around.

Arrowhead Game Studios is a growing team of about 100+ people, best known for our co-op titles. Despite our size, we remain a friendly and down to earth bunch, who love to indulge in our passion for video games together.

Located in a newly built, custom-tailored offices on the Hammarby Kaj waterfront, we enjoy everything Stockholm has to offer. A thriving game dev scene, along with all types of activities are immediately available on our doorstep.

Our talented developers are crucial to our success, therefore we put a lot of emphasis in creating and maintaining a prosperous culture. We're committed to open and transparent communication. Your ideas are welcomed, valued, appreciated - the ceiling for creative discussions is high.

We also have numerous work benefits for all our employees. You can read about them here