P1P1 — Entry-Level Professional
Entry Level – Associate Narrative Designer
Assist in maintaining the story bible and implementing existing dialogue scripts under supervision.
What this level means
New to role or field; performs basic tasks under supervision
- Scope
- Own tasks within a defined component
- Autonomy
- Close supervision; work reviewed frequently
- Complexity
- Routine problems with known solutions
- Impact
- Own deliverables
- Decision rights
- Few independent decisions; escalates the rest
- Leadership
- None — building the craft
- Typical experience
- 0–2 yrs
What you'd do
- Create small dialogue branches or minor quest text.
- Support senior writers by revising text, formatting scripts, and tracking narrative bugs.
- Assist in maintaining the story bible.
- Implement existing dialogue scripts under supervision.
- Participate in team meetings and brainstorming sessions.
- Create dialogue branches.
- Revise and format scripts.
- Track and report narrative bugs.
Skills, knowledge & tools
- Basic storytelling
- Script formatting
- Dialogue writing
- Bug tracking
- Collaboration
- Narrative structures
- Character development
- Game engines
- Story bibles
- Dialogue systems
- Creativity
- Attention to detail
- Adaptability
- Eagerness to learn
- Good communication
What good looks like
- 0–2 years (often internships or capstone projects)
- Bachelor's degree in Creative Writing, Literature, or related field
- Familiarity with game narrative tools
Common titles
Narrative Design INarrative Design 1Entry-Level Narrative DesignJunior Narrative DesignAssociate Narrative DesignNarrative Designer INarrative Designer 1Entry-Level Narrative DesignerJunior Narrative DesignerAssociate Narrative DesignerStorytelling IStorytelling 1Entry-Level StorytellingJunior StorytellingAssociate StorytellingCharacter Development I
Where it sits & what it pays
O*NET / SOC: 27-0000 — Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, & Media Occupations(inferred · under review)
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