Narrative Designer

Key Responsibilities:

• Work with project leads & other developers to create, write, and implement a robust catalogue of story-driven quests across all Meow Wolf exhibitions
• Integrate IP elements from across Meow Wolf’s expanding portfolio of projects into Questing for a deep and compelling cross-media IP experience
• Define & maintain best practices for narrative design at Meow Wolf

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in English or Creative Writing or equivalent relevant education & experience
• 8+ years of game development experience, including at least one shipped title in a Lead role
• Experience as a writer/developer on a project with quests or quest-like systems, preferably in a Lead or decision-making role

Work Environment:

• This role is remote-friendly, with the flexibility to work from a home office or another suitable location that supports focused creative work and reliable connectivity
• The Narrative Designer collaborates frequently with cross-disciplinary teams, including game designers, creative directors, engineers, and media developers, using digital communication tools such as video conferencing, Slack, Google Workspace, and project management platforms.
• Periodic, optional travel to Meow Wolf locations may be encouraged to experience exhibitions firsthand, participate in onsite workshops, or align teams around narrative direction.