Junior Narrative/Game Designer

Russell Tobin & Associates is currently seeking a Junior Game Designer/Narrative Designer to work for our client in the Technology industry. Apply now for consideration!

Contract: W2, Contract

Duration: 12 Months (with potential for extension)

Start Date: May 27, 2025

Location: Remote – US-based candidates only (PST preferred)

Pay Range: $55-75/Hour (DOE)

Brief Summary:

Russell Tobin & Associates is currently seeking a candidate with a strong foundation in free-to-play games. This is an exciting opportunity to help define the future of VR platforms by supporting developer-focused content and contributing to the growth of the gaming ecosystem.

We’re specifically looking for early-career professionals—those who have been junior game designers or junior product managers in the gaming industry, with clear exposure to free-to-play game models.

Responsibilities:

• Create compelling, research-backed content tailored to the developer community.
• Build narratives around developer growth insights, focused primarily on free-to-play games.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with stakeholders and incorporate feedback from multiple teams.
• Publish content on the RL Developer Center and other platforms.
• Manage your own deliverables and timelines with minimal oversight.

Required Qualifications:

• 1–3 years of experience as a junior game designer or junior product manager in the free-to-play games space.
• Strong writing and storytelling ability with samples available upon request.
• Comfortable with editorial work that connects research to actionable insights for game developers.
• Business-minded—can understand and communicate how content improves developer and platform success.
• Highly collaborative, communicative, and self-directed.

Nice-to-Have:

• Published writing samples relevant to the games industry.
• Experience working in or with developer tools or game platforms.
• Understanding of subscription models or other game monetization strategies.

Russell Tobin / Pride Global offers eligible employees comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance, and hospital indemnity), a 401(k) retirement savings plan, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto and home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with select vendors.

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