09 Nov
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Ravenwake Games
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Winnipeg
09 Nov
Ravenwake Games
Winnipeg
Senior Narrative Writer (Temp) Studio/Department: Singularity 6 Location: Remote ( within BC, Canada) 95,000 - $115,000 CAD Ravenwake Games is the newest studio within Enad Global 7, a global leader in video game development and publishing. Backed by iconic franchises such as EverQuest®, PlanetSide®, DC Universe™ Online, Dungeons & Dragons Online®, The Lord of the Rings Online™, Magic: The Gathering Online, and MechWarrior®, we draw on a legacy of genre‑defining experiences. We’re committed to delivering entertainment that inspires, engages, and unites players around the world.
At Ravenwake
Games, our mission is to craft immersive worlds that bring players together, build vibrant communities, and deliver unforgettable gameplay at every turn. DescriptionWe’re seeking a contract Narrative Writer for a 12-week engagement to help define the story of a new, unannounced cozy life sim built on an iconic, globally loved brand. You’ll write for a young adult audience (core 19–35) in a grounded, cozy town, where the tone is light, humorous, and ironic with a few intentional, heartfelt beats.
This is a writing role, not an implementation role: you’ll own the storyoutline, cast, opening experience, and early dialogue and quest scripts, and our game designers will bring them into the engine.
Draft the Opening Experience: Write a detailed first draft of the first-time user experience story. Write a handful of mid-game dialogue scripts and 1–2 simple quest scripts for our vertical slice area,
ready for a game designer to implement.
Hold the Tone: Keep writing light, witty, and hopeful A Game Writer: You have professional writing credits on at least one game. engine implementation is not required.
Life Sim Literate: You understand cozy and life sim games such as Stardew Valley, Palia, Animal Crossing, and Disney Dreamlight Valley, and how story drives their progression. Brand-Protected: You use sound judgment on tone and themes when writing within licensed IP guardrails. Self-Starter: You thrive in early, ambiguous development and deliver organized, high-quality docs on a fast 12-week timeline.
A deep understanding of games, including how narrative ties into quests, careers, and relationship systems.
Experience writing for licensed IP and working through licensor reviews.
Experience writing for short in-engine cinematics and voice-over.
Experience writing for a young adult, primarily female audience. Be Aware of Fraudulent Recruiting ActivitiesRavenwake Games will never ask applicants for social insurance numbers, date of birth, bank account information or other sensitive information in job applications. Additionally, our recruiters do not communicate with applicants through free e-mail accounts (Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail) or through online messaging apps (WhatsApp, Hangouts).
We will never ask applicants to provide payment during the hiring process or extend an offer without conducting a phone, live video or in-person interview. **
📌 Senior Narrative Writer (Temp) (Winnipeg)
🏢 Ravenwake Games
📍 Winnipeg