Help Shape the Future of the Good, Great UniverseGreat games are remembered because of the worlds they create and the characters players never forget. At TapBlaze, we're looking for a Narrative Designer to help shape the future of Good Pizza, Great Pizza, Good Coffee, Great Coffee, and future titles...

Help shape the future of the Good, Great universe by creating new Chapters, memorable characters, compelling gameplay driven stories, and the lore that brings our worlds to life. Collaborate with designers, artists, engineers, QA, and production to transform ideas into experiences for players.

Help Shape the Future of the Good, Great UniverseGreat games are remembered because of the worlds they create and the characters players never forget. At TapBlaze, we're looking for a Narrative Designer to help shape the future of Good Pizza, Great Pizza, Good Coffee, Great Coffee, and future titles in the Good, Great universe.This role is about more than writing dialogue. You'll help imagine what comes next: creating new Chapters, memorable characters, compelling gameplay driven stories, and the lore that brings our worlds to life. Working closely with designers, artists, engineers, QA, and production, you'll transform ideas into experiences millions of players will enjoy around the world.Our games run on warmth and restraint. Small daily emotional beats, not melodrama. We believe beauty is in the details, and we're looking for someone who believes the same. If you're constantly asking "What if?", finding stories in everyday life, and love building worlds players want to revisit, we'd love to meet you.This is a full time, fully onsite position based in Los Angeles, California. We work together in person, five days a week. Remote and hybrid work are not available for this role.<h1>About TapBlaze</h1>TapBlaze is an independent game studio dedicated to creating games players will remember for decades. Since 2012, our games have been downloaded more than 300 million times worldwide. Every day, millions of players step into the worlds we've created. We don't chase trends. We build timeless experiences grounded in warmth, charm, memorable characters, and gameplay first storytelling.As an independent studio, everyone has the opportunity to make a meaningful impact. Great ideas can come from anyone.Our values guide every decision we make: Ambitious, Disciplined, Ownership-minded, Results oriented. Extra-ordinary.<h1>What You'll Create</h1>Expand the Good, Great Universe<ul style="min-height:1.5em"><li>Shape the future of the Good, Great universe through new Chapters, recurring characters, locations, organizations, traditions, and lore.</li><li>Create memorable characters with distinct personalities, motivations, and relationships.</li><li>Expand our universe while preserving the charm and consistency players love.</li></ul>Design Gameplay Driven Stories<ul style="min-height:1.5em"><li>Pitch original Chapter concepts, seasonal events, and long term story arcs.</li><li>Design stories that players experience through gameplay, not passive exposition.</li><li>Collaborate with game designers so narrative and gameplay reinforce one another.</li><li>Create moments that connect emotionally through the small and the everyday: a regular who finally opens up, a two line exchange that lands.</li></ul>Write In Game Narrative<ul style="min-height:1.5em"><li>Write dialogue for customers, recurring characters, and major story moments, keeping each character's voice unmistakable within tight line and character limits.</li><li>Create tutorials, UI copy, achievements, item descriptions, flavor text, and seasonal event content.</li><li>Write concise, memorable dialogue tailored for mobile gameplay.</li><li>Produce narrative documentation that supports localization across multiple languages.</li></ul>Collaborate Across the Studio<ul style="min-height:1.5em"><li>Partner with designers, artists, engineers, QA, production, and community support.</li><li>Contribute creative ideas through brainstorming, playtesting, and iteration.</li><li>Maintain character bibles, worldbuilding documentation, timelines, and narrative style guides.</li></ul><h1>You're a Great Fit If...</h1>You're more than a writer. You think like a designer. You naturally ask questions like:<ul style="min-height:1.5em"><li>What should happen in the next Chapter?</li><li>How can gameplay tell a better story?</li><li>What makes a character unforgettable?</li><li>How can we make this world feel more alive?</li></ul>You enjoy collaboration, embrace feedback, and care deeply about creating experiences players will remember long after they finish playing.<h1>What You'll Bring</h1> Required<ul style="min-height:1.5em"><li> Based in the Los Angeles area, or relocating before your start date. This role is onsite five days per week and that is not flexible.</li><li> 3+ years of professional experience as a Narrative Designer, Narrative Writer, Game Writer, or similar narrative focused role in the video game industry, with at least one shipped title.</li><li>Proven experience creating engaging dialogue, memorable characters, worldbuilding, and gameplay driven storytelling.</li><li>Strong instincts for warmth and restraint. You know how to make a short exchange carry emotional weight without melodrama.</li><li>Experience collaborating with multidisciplinary game development teams.</li><li>Strong portfolio showcasing narrative design, dialogue writing, worldbuilding, character creation, and interactive storytelling.</li></ul>Preferred<ul style="min-height:1.5em"><li>Experience developing narrative for live service games or seasonal events.</li><li>Experience writing for mobile free to play games.</li><li>Familiarity with Yarn Spinner or similar narrative tools.</li><li>Experience writing for localization and multilingual audiences.</li><li>Familiarity with Good Pizza, Great Pizza and Good Coffee, Great Coffee.</li></ul><h1>Physical Requirements</h1><ul style="min-height:1.5em"><li>Los Angeles, CA: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work;</li><li>Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and computer.</li></ul><h1>Compensation</h1>The range for this role is $70,000 to $100,000 depending on experience.<h1>Commitment to Diversity</h1>As an equal opportunity employer committed to meeting the needs of a multigenerational and multicultural workforce, TAPBLAZE recognizes that a diverse staff, reflective of our community, is integral to a successful and ethical business. We hire local talent at all levels regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, or disability, and actively foster inclusion in all forms, both within our company and across interactions with vendors and partners.Should you have any questions or encounter any fraudulent requests/emails/websites, please immediately contact careers@tapblaze.com. Our job applicant privacy policies are available here: <a class="fbtXumyIhOMTNRaTidjsXMlqrxvgBkAclo" href="https://tapblaze.com/about/job-applicant-privacy-notice-for-ca-residents/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">California Privacy Notice</a>

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Experience developing narrative for live service games or seasonal events.

Experience writing for mobile free to play games.

Familiarity with Yarn Spinner or similar narrative tools.

Experience writing for localization and multilingual audiences.

Familiarity with Good Pizza, Great Pizza and Good Coffee, Great Coffee.

Based in the Los Angeles area, or relocating before your start date.

3+ years of professional experience as a Narrative Designer, Narrative Writer, Game Writer, or similar narrative focused role in the video game industry, with at least one shipped title.

Proven experience creating engaging dialogue, memorable characters, worldbuilding, and gameplay driven storytelling.

Strong instincts for warmth and restraint.

Experience collaborating with multidisciplinary game development teams.

Strong portfolio showcasing narrative design, dialogue writing, worldbuilding, character creation, and interactive storytelling.

Narrative Design

Dialogue Writing

Worldbuilding

Gameplay Driven Storytelling

Collaboration

Emotional Storytelling

Portfolio Development

Yarn Spinner

Localization Writing

Narrative Designer

Location

Los Angeles Office

Employment Type

Full time

Location Type

On-site

Department

Game Design & Production

OverviewApplication

Help Shape the Future of the Good, Great Universe

Great games are remembered because of the worlds they create and the characters players never forget. At Tap...

Help shape the future of the Good, Great universe by creating new chapters, memorable characters, and compelling gameplay-driven stories. Collaborate with designers, artists, engineers, and production to transform ideas into experiences. Write in-game narrative, dialogue, and documentation that supports localization.

Location

Los Angeles Office

Employment Type

Full time

Location Type

On-site

Department

Game Design & Production

OverviewApplication

Help Shape the Future of the Good, Great Universe

Great games are remembered because of the worlds they create and the characters players never forget. At TapBlaze, we're looking for a Narrative Designer to help shape the future of Good Pizza, Great Pizza, Good Coffee, Great Coffee, and future titles in the Good, Great universe.

This role is about more than writing dialogue. You'll help imagine what comes next: creating new Chapters, memorable characters, compelling gameplay driven stories, and the lore that brings our worlds to life. Working closely with designers, artists, engineers, QA, and production, you'll transform ideas into experiences millions of players will enjoy around the world.

Our games run on warmth and restraint. Small daily emotional beats, not melodrama. We believe beauty is in the details, and we're looking for someone who believes the same. If you're constantly asking "What if?", finding stories in everyday life, and love building worlds players want to revisit, we'd love to meet you.

This is a full time, fully onsite position based in Los Angeles, California. We work together in person, five days a week. Remote and hybrid work are not available for this role.

About TapBlaze

TapBlaze is an independent game studio dedicated to creating games players will remember for decades. Since 2012, our games have been downloaded more than 300 million times worldwide. Every day, millions of players step into the worlds we've created. We don't chase trends. We build timeless experiences grounded in warmth, charm, memorable characters, and gameplay first storytelling.

As an independent studio, everyone has the opportunity to make a meaningful impact. Great ideas can come from anyone.

Our values guide every decision we make: Ambitious, Disciplined, Ownership-minded, Results oriented. Extra-ordinary.

What You'll Create

Expand the Good, Great Universe

Shape the future of the Good, Great universe through new Chapters, recurring characters, locations, organizations, traditions, and lore.

Create memorable characters with distinct personalities, motivations, and relationships.

Expand our universe while preserving the charm and consistency players love.

Design Gameplay Driven Stories

Pitch original Chapter concepts, seasonal events, and long term story arcs.

Design stories that players experience through gameplay, not passive exposition.

Collaborate with game designers so narrative and gameplay reinforce one another.

Create moments that connect emotionally through the small and the everyday: a regular who finally opens up, a two line exchange that lands.

Write In Game Narrative

Write dialogue for customers, recurring characters, and major story moments, keeping each character's voice unmistakable within tight line and character limits.

Create tutorials, UI copy, achievements, item descriptions, flavor text, and seasonal event content.

Write concise, memorable dialogue tailored for mobile gameplay.

Produce narrative documentation that supports localization across multiple languages.

Collaborate Across the Studio

Partner with designers, artists, engineers, QA, production, and community support.

Contribute creative ideas through brainstorming, playtesting, and iteration.

Maintain character bibles, worldbuilding documentation, timelines, and narrative style guides.

You're a Great Fit If...

You're more than a writer. You think like a designer. You naturally ask questions like:

What should happen in the next Chapter?

How can gameplay tell a better story?

What makes a character unforgettable?

How can we make this world feel more alive?

You enjoy collaboration, embrace feedback, and care deeply about creating experiences players will remember long after they finish playing.

What You'll Bring

Required

Based in the Los Angeles area, or relocating before your start date. This role is onsite five days per week and that is not flexible.

3+ years of professional experience as a Narrative Designer, Narrative Writer, Game Writer, or similar narrative focused role in the video game industry, with at least one shipped title.

Proven experience creating engaging dialogue, memorable characters, worldbuilding, and gameplay driven storytelling.

Strong instincts for warmth and restraint. You know how to make a short exchange carry emotional weight without melodrama.

Experience collaborating with multidisciplinary game development teams.

Strong portfolio showcasing narrative design, dialogue writing, worldbuilding, character creation, and interactive storytelling.

Preferred

Experience developing narrative for live service games or seasonal events.

Experience writing for mobile free to play games.

Familiarity with Yarn Spinner or similar narrative tools.

Experience writing for localization and multilingual audiences.

Familiarity with Good Pizza, Great Pizza and Good Coffee, Great Coffee.

Physical Requirements

Los Angeles, CA: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work;

Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and computer.

Compensation

The range for this role is $70,000 to $100,000 depending on experience.

Commitment to Diversity

As an equal opportunity employer committed to meeting the needs of a multigenerational and multicultural workforce, TAPBLAZE recognizes that a diverse staff, reflective of our community, is integral to a successful and ethical business. We hire local talent at all levels regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, or disability, and actively foster inclusion in all forms, both within our company and across interactions with vendors and partners.

Should you have any questions or encounter any fraudulent requests/emails/websites, please immediately contact careers@tapblaze.com. Our job applicant privacy policies are available here: California Privacy Notice

Los Angeles County

Localization

Mobile Game Writing

Clariyu Inc. is looking for a Narrative Designer and Writer to help build the characters, world, and story at the heart of our games.
We make cute, cozy, character-driven games on Roblox, inspired by titles like Animal Crossing and Hello Kitty Island Adventure. Our first title, Let's Go Camping, is ...

Develop NPC dialogue that reflects distinct character voices and evolving player relationships, create quest structures and story beats for a live social game, and build character backstories and lore for the Clariyu universe. Maintain a consistent tone and voice across a full cast of characters.

<div class="description">Clariyu Inc. is looking for a Narrative Designer and Writer to help build the characters, world, and story at the heart of our games.
We make cute, cozy, character-driven games on Roblox, inspired by titles like Animal Crossing and Hello Kitty Island Adventure. Our first title, Let's Go Camping, is a social camping game built around a cast of unique NPCs with distinct personalities, interconnected relationships, and a friendship system that evolves through player interaction. The writing is the soul of this game, and we need someone who can make every character feel genuinely worth getting to know.
This is a long-term role, not a one-off contract. You would be shaping the narrative voice of the studio across multiple titles, not just writing dialogue for one project and moving on.

What you'll be working on:
<ul><li>NPC dialogue that reflects distinct character voices and evolving player relationships</li><li>Quest structures and story beats that feel natural within a live social game</li><li>Character backstories, lore, and world-building for the broader Clariyu universe</li><li>Maintaining a consistent tone and voice across a full cast of characters</li></ul>
What we're looking for:
<ul><li>Strong writing with a clear sense of voice, warmth, and character</li><li>Experience writing dialogue for games or interactive media</li><li>Understanding of how narrative works within gameplay systems</li><li>Comfortable working from creative briefs and iterating on feedback</li><li>Reliable, communicative, and invested in the long term</li></ul>

<ul><li>We welcome applicants of all experience levels, including students and recent graduates. If you are passionate about games and storytelling, we want to hear from you.</li></ul>

Nice to haves:
<ul><li>Familiarity with life-sim or cozy games (Animal Crossing, Stardew Valley, etc.)</li><li>Experience with quest design or narrative systems</li><li>Background in world-building or collaborative storytelling</li></ul>
Compensation
This is currently a revenue share and equity position. All long-term team members are eligible for stock options in Clariyu Inc. and a percentage of revenue from our titles. We are transparent about this from the start. If the studio hits its goals, we plan to move toward full-time salaried roles.
About Clariyu Inc.
<ul><li>We are a team of 9 building a character-driven entertainment franchise starting on Roblox and expanding across platforms and media over time. Our games have individually reached millions of players. We are passionate, organized, and serious about what we are building.</li></ul></div>

Peoria

Familiarity with life-sim or cozy games (Animal Crossing, Stardew Valley, etc.)

Experience with quest design or narrative systems

Background in world-building or collaborative storytelling

Strong writing with a clear sense of voice, warmth, and character

Experience writing dialogue for games or interactive media

Understanding of how narrative works within gameplay systems

Writing

World-Building

Quest Design

Communication

Narrative Designer / Writer

About Us

Fanatics is building a leading global digital sports platform. We ignite the passions of global sports fans and maximize the presence and reach for our hundreds of sports partners globally by offering products and services across Fanatics Commerce, Fanatics Collectibles, and Fanatics Betti...

Develop foundational lore, cosmology, and narrative structure of new trading card game worlds. Define factions, cultures, characters, and conflicts that can evolve over many sets and years. Partner with Game Design to ensure mechanics and narrative reinforce each other, and collaborate with Art and Creative teams for visual storytelling. Write flavor text, card names, and supporting narrative content, and ensure narrative consistency across the studio.

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<div>Fanatics is building a leading global digital sports platform. We ignite the passions of global sports fans and maximize the presence and reach for our hundreds of sports partners globally by offering products and services across Fanatics Commerce, Fanatics Collectibles, and Fanatics Betting &amp; Gaming, allowing sports fans to Buy, Collect, and Bet. Through the Fanatics platform, sports fans can buy licensed fan gear, jerseys, lifestyle and streetwear products, headwear, and hardgoods; collect physical and digital trading cards, sports memorabilia, and other digital assets; and bet as the company builds its Sportsbook and iGaming platform. Fanatics has an established database of over 100 million global sports fans; a global partner network with approximately 900 sports properties, including major national and international professional sports leagues, players associations, teams, colleges, college conferences and retail partners, 2,500 athletes and celebrities, and 200 exclusive athletes; and over 2,000 retail locations, including its Lids retail stores. Our more than 22,000 employees are committed to relentlessly enhancing the fan experience and delighting sports fans globally. </div>
</div>
 </div><div>About the Company
Fanatics Collectibles is a new company operating at the intersection of collectibles, culture, and technology. Backed by world-class investors, operators, and sports &amp; entertainment partners, we are building the global leader in next-generation collectibles. As part of the broader Fanatics ecosystem, we leverage a digital sports platform that spans over 900 sports properties and engages more than 81 million fans. Together, we are reimagining every part of the collectibles experience for fans, partners, and creators.
 
Role Overview
Fanatics Collectibles is building the future of trading card games.
The Fanatics TCG studio is focused on creating original worlds that are designed to live for decades — expressed through gameplay, art, story, and collectible objects. Our ambition is to build franchises that are not only widely played, but deeply felt.
We are seeking a Narrative Designer to help shape the worlds, characters, and stories that define our games.
This is not a role focused solely on writing text. It is a role about building worlds — establishing the underlying logic, tone, and emotional core of new universes, and ensuring that every part of the player experience reflects that foundation.
You will work closely with Creative, Game Design, and Art to develop narrative systems that live inside the cards themselves — where mechanics, visuals, and story reinforce one another.
The ideal candidate brings strong storytelling instincts, a systems mindset, and a passion for creating worlds that players want to return to again and again.
 
What You’ll Do
Build Worlds That Can Sustain a Franchise
<ul>
<li style="font-size: 12pt;">Develop the foundational lore, cosmology, and narrative structure of new TCG worlds. </li>
<li style="font-size: 12pt;">Define factions, cultures, characters, and conflicts that can evolve over many sets and years. </li>
<li style="font-size: 12pt;">Help establish the tone, themes, and emotional identity of each franchise. </li>
</ul>
Integrate Story with Game and Product
<ul>
<li style="font-size: 12pt;">Partner with Game Design to ensure that mechanics and narrative reinforce each other. </li>
<li style="font-size: 12pt;">Collaborate with Art and Creative teams to align on visual storytelling and world cohesion. </li>
<li style="font-size: 12pt;">Contribute to the development of set themes, narrative arcs, and character moments. </li>
</ul>
Design Narrative Systems for Cards
<ul>
<li style="font-size: 12pt;">Develop approaches for how story is expressed through card names, flavor text, mechanics, and set structure. </li>
<li style="font-size: 12pt;">Ensure that narrative is discoverable through play and collection, not just external content. </li>
<li style="font-size: 12pt;">Help define how narrative evolves across releases and expansions. </li>
</ul>
Create and Support Narrative Content
<ul>
<li style="font-size: 12pt;">Write flavor text, card names, and supporting narrative content. </li>
<li style="font-size: 12pt;">Contribute to world guides, story bibles, and internal documentation. </li>
<li style="font-size: 12pt;">Support external storytelling efforts (e.g., web content, marketing beats, potential media extensions). </li>
</ul>
Collaborate Across the Studio
<ul>
<li style="font-size: 12pt;">Work closely with Creative, Design, Product, and Marketing teams to ensure narrative consistency. </li>
<li style="font-size: 12pt;">Participate in early ideation, helping shape concepts before they become fully defined. </li>
<li style="font-size: 12pt;">Provide feedback that elevates the coherence and emotional impact of the world. </li>
</ul>
What You Bring
<ul>
<li style="font-size: 12pt;">3+ years of experience in narrative design, writing, or worldbuilding for games, publishing, or related media. </li>
<li style="font-size: 12pt;">Strong ability to develop original worlds, characters, and narrative frameworks. </li>
<li style="font-size: 12pt;">Experience working in collaborative, cross-functional environments. </li>
<li style="font-size: 12pt;">Ability to balance creative vision with system constraints. </li>
<li style="font-size: 12pt;">Excellent writing skills across both short-form (e.g., flavor text) and long-form (e.g., lore, story guides). </li>
<li style="font-size: 12pt;">Passion for fantasy, sci-fi, and worldbuilding-driven storytelling. </li>
</ul>
Preferred Qualifications
<ul>
<li style="font-size: 12pt;">Experience working on trading card games, tabletop games, or live service games. </li>
<li style="font-size: 12pt;">Background in fantasy or sci-fi writing. </li>
<li style="font-size: 12pt;">Familiarity with how narrative can be expressed through game systems and mechanics. </li>
<li style="font-size: 12pt;">Experience contributing to original IP or franchise development. </li>
</ul>
Why Join Fanatics TCG
Fanatics Collectibles is building the future of fandom.
The Fanatics TCG studio is a rare opportunity to create entirely new worlds — worlds that will be expressed through millions of cards, shared across global communities, and evolved over many years.
As a Narrative Designer, you will help define the stories that live inside those worlds — shaping the characters, conflicts, and moments that players and collectors connect with.
If you’re excited about building worlds and telling stories that unfold one card at a time, we’d love to hear from you.
 
 
Ensure your Fanatics job offer is legitimate and don’t fall victim to fraud.  Fanatics never seeks payment from job applicants. Feel free to ask your recruiter for a phone call or other type of communication for interview, and ensure your communication is coming from a Fanatics email address (including @collectfanatics.com).  For added security, where possible, apply through our company website at <a href="http://www.fanaticsinc.com/careers">www.fanaticsinc.com/careers</a></div><div class="job__pay-ranges"><div class="pay-range"><div class="description"><div class="body">The salary range represents base pay only and does not include short-term or long-term incentive compensation.  This salary range is specific to Seattle and may not be applicable to other locations.  When determining base pay, as part of a final compensation package, we consider several factors such as location, experience, qualifications, and training. For information about our benefits, please visit <a href="https://benefitsatfanatics.com/">https://benefitsatfanatics.com/</a></div></div>Seattle Salary Range<bdi>$123,050</bdi> - <bdi>$154,100</bdi> <bdi>USD</bdi></div></div><div>By submitting your application, you agree to our terms of service and acknowledge you have read our <a href="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5ff494b9931735466ce28d5b/t/69de53bde2c02c25e9c38758/1776178110037/Candidate+Privacy+Policy+April+2026.pdf" target="_blank">Candidate Privacy Policy.</a></div></div>

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