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Remote Freelance Writer - Flexible Hours

$30 - $70 per hour

Lilith Games

Lilith Games is a leading global game studio headquartered in Shanghai, China, known for critically acclaimed titles such as AFK Arena, Dislyte, and Farlight 84. With a passion for crafting immersive experiences that resonate with players worldwide, we are expanding our creative team to bring a brand‑new narrative‑driven project to life.

About the Project
We're developing a game set in 1980s America that captures the warmth, romance, nostalgia, and light comedy of the era.

TV Series: Films: The Breakfast Club, Mannequin, Desperately Seeking Susan, Pretty in Pink, Heathers

Think coming‑of‑age stories, teen dramas, and the vibrant energy of 1980s high school life.

We're looking for a creative collaborator who can bring cultural depth and authentic storytelling to this world.

Ensure authentic representation of the era's atmosphere and aesthetic

Provide insights into daily life, social dynamics, and youth culture of the period

✍️ Creative Writing & Narrative Support

Develop or advise on character arcs, dialogue, and story structure

Write or polish in‑game copy, item descriptions, and character lines

Game Narrative Collaboration

Work with our creative team to integrate cultural authenticity into gameplay

Help shape narrative choices that resonate with our target audience

Professional background as an author, screenwriter, freelance writer, or content creator

Strong understanding of 1980s American high school life and youth culture

Ability to capture the era's aesthetic and emotional texture in writing

Native or near‑native English proficiency with strong literary sensibility

Experience with game narrative design or interactive storytelling

Understanding of audience preferences and emotional touchpoints for narrative‑driven games

Portfolio demonstrating 1980s‑themed creative work

Experience as a cultural consultant for media or entertainment projects

Why This Project?

Be part of building an original creative world from the ground up

Flexible, remote‑friendly collaboration with a passionate global team

Project Details

Collaboration Type: Ongoing part‑time / project‑based

Time Commitment: 1-2 days per week (flexible scheduling)

Rate: $30-70/hour or project‑based rate (negotiable based on experience and scope)

Location: Remote — flexible timezone, with some overlap with China business hours (UTC+8) preferred

Leanna Zhang - please send your application.

Portfolio or writing samples (especially any 1980‑themed or narrative‑driven work)

Your approach to capturing authentic era atmosphere in creative work

Rate expectation (hourly or project‑based) and availability

Lilith Games is an equal opportunity employer and collaborator. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members, contractors, and creative partners. All qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status.

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