Storytelling Director

Guildford / DublinNarrative – Storytelling /Full -time /On-siteAt 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 projectsResponsibilitiesAct as the creative authority on story approval and development within the departmentMentor the creative skills of a dedicated storytelling team, ensuring strong direction and oversightEvaluate, refine, and approve narrative pitches, storylines, characters, and settingsMaintain narrative quality across multiple projects, formats and genresFoster a shared narrative cultureRequirements10+ 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 genresTrack record of finishing scripts through a combination of providing feedback and hands-on editsPortfolio demonstrates exceptional character development, with memorable casts and impactful arcsAn engaging communicator who can inspire confidence, enthusiasm, and shared ownership of a narrativeWhat We OfferAn 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 feelAn open, collaborative environment where ideas are welcome and encouragedA managerial team consisting of highly experienced game developers at the top of their fieldsSharing hobbies and passions with like-minded colleaguesInclusive environment with many activities organized by the studios or the employeesCommitment to making the best game possible for the fans, including listening to community feedback