Grinding Gear Games is looking for a Narrative Designer and Script Writer

Grinding Gear Games is looking for a on-site writer to help build and enhance the atmosphere in the 'dark and gritty' Path of Exile. You will develop quests, dialogue, environment lore and item flavour texts. The ideal candidate has a firm grasp of a poetic horror mood in the style of H.P Lovecraft and Edgar Allan Poe, and can express it in the efficient and condensed way that is demanded by the ARPG format. We are looking for an avid gamer that has a deep understanding of our game Path of Exile and its themes.



Requirements: 2 year of environment work in games, or 5 years of work experience in a related fields (script writing for TV, comics, etc.)

Experience with writing for spoken dialogue.

Published/produced works: games, screenplays, stage plays, comics, novels, short stories, articles, videos, or other related materials.

Pluses: Self-motivation and self-reliance; ability to research and learn new tools quickly.

Excellent communications skills, and able to work within a team.

Deep understanding of Path of Exile.

Must be willing to complete a writing test if requested to do so

Job Status: Full-Time

Location: Henderson, Auckland

If you're interesting in applying for this position, please email us at contact@grindinggear.com with your resume and cover letter. Grinding Gear Games is looking for a on-site writer to help build and enhance the atmosphere in the 'dark and gritty' Path of Exile. You will develop quests, dialogue, environment lore and item flavour texts. The ideal candidate has a firm grasp of a poetic horror mood in the style of H.P Lovecraft and Edgar Allan Poe, and can express it in the efficient and condensed way that is demanded by the ARPG format. We are looking for an avid gamer that has a deep understanding of our game Path of Exile and its themes.If you're interesting in applying for this position, please email us at contact@grindinggear.com with your resume and cover letter.