[Remote] Narrative Director, Skybound Franchise
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Skybound Entertainment is a multiplatform content company known for its critically-acclaimed franchises like The Walking Dead and Invincible. They are seeking a Narrative Director to lead narrative development for their games, focusing on story, dialogue, character authenticity, and worldbuilding while collaborating with various teams to create immersive experiences.
Responsibilities
• Lead narrative across Quarter Up titles, shaping story, dialogue, VO, character authenticity, and worldbuilding from concept through launch
• Build writers’ rooms and partner across design, art, audio, production, marketing, and external creators
• Ensure every interactive experience feels true to the Skybound universe
Skills
• Collaborative creative leader
• Strong writing skills
• Deep game development experience
• Passion for franchise storytelling
• Experience in shaping story, dialogue, VO, character authenticity, and worldbuilding from concept through launch
• Ability to build writers' rooms
• Experience partnering across design, art, audio, production, marketing, and external creators
• Ability to ensure every interactive experience feels true to the Skybound universe
• Experience working on combat-driven games
• Familiarity with UE5
• Experience with Perforce/JIRA
• Experience with major franchise IP
Benefits
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life insurance
• Flexible spending and dependent care accounts
• Free counseling through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401K plan with 4% match
• 12 weeks of paid parental leave
• Generous time off
• Wellness benefits
• Tuition reimbursement
Company Overview
• Skybound is the home of Robert Kirkman’s creator-owned work including his Eisner Award-winning comic book series, It was founded in 2010, and is headquartered in Culver City, California, USA, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is http://www.skybound.com/.
Company H1B Sponsorship
• Skybound Entertainment has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 1 in 2026. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.
Responsibilities
• Lead narrative across Quarter Up titles, shaping story, dialogue, VO, character authenticity, and worldbuilding from concept through launch
• Build writers’ rooms and partner across design, art, audio, production, marketing, and external creators
• Ensure every interactive experience feels true to the Skybound universe
Skills
• Collaborative creative leader
• Strong writing skills
• Deep game development experience
• Passion for franchise storytelling
• Experience in shaping story, dialogue, VO, character authenticity, and worldbuilding from concept through launch
• Ability to build writers' rooms
• Experience partnering across design, art, audio, production, marketing, and external creators
• Ability to ensure every interactive experience feels true to the Skybound universe
• Experience working on combat-driven games
• Familiarity with UE5
• Experience with Perforce/JIRA
• Experience with major franchise IP
Benefits
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life insurance
• Flexible spending and dependent care accounts
• Free counseling through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401K plan with 4% match
• 12 weeks of paid parental leave
• Generous time off
• Wellness benefits
• Tuition reimbursement
Company Overview
• Skybound is the home of Robert Kirkman’s creator-owned work including his Eisner Award-winning comic book series, It was founded in 2010, and is headquartered in Culver City, California, USA, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is http://www.skybound.com/.
Company H1B Sponsorship
• Skybound Entertainment has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 1 in 2026. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.