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Storytelling Director

Open 20d
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

Responsibilities

  • 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

Requirements

  • 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

What We Offer

  • 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

What this application asks

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  • The applicant acknowledges and accepts that (a) any information whatsoever disclosed by the company and its representatives during the process of recruitment will be considered strictly confidential and proprietary to the company; (b) that they are required to keep such information strictly confidential and will not disclose such information to any person or make it available to the general public by any means for the period of the recruitment process and for three years thereafter; (c) that they shall not use for any purpose other than as part of the recruitment process any information disclosed by the Company; and (d) that they shall be required to return to the company any documents shared with them and delete them from any remaining data storage the applicant possesses. choose one · optional
  • This position is onsite in the studio location listed in the posting. Are you willing to work onsite in that location? choose one · optional
  • Where did you learn about our open position? (Check all that apply) yes / no · optional
  • In the case of Other, Conference/Event or School/University, please provide more context of where you heard about the position. written answer · optional

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