Job Openings
Quest Designer / Lore Writer (Junior or Associate Level)
Location: Richmond, Virginia
Team: Narrative & Design
Type: Full-time
About the Role
We’re looking for a creative, detail-driven Quest Designer / Lore Writer to help expand the Heartlands universe. In this role, you'll design engaging quests and write immersive dialogue that reward exploration and player choice. Whether you're an emerging talent or seeking your first break in narrative game design, we’d love to hear from you.
Responsibilities
Design and implement modular quests using Unreal Engine 5 (Blueprint-based)
Write branching dialogue and narrative content with strong character voice and world consistency
Develop lore for locations, factions, NPCs, and historical events within the Heartlands universe
Collaborate with designers, writers, and gameplay programmers to ensure narrative and systems are tightly integrated
Use in-house quest and NPC tools to create reusable, systemic content
Participate in internal reviews and provide feedback on narrative content in development
Requirements
Strong writing skills with a solid grasp of interactive storytelling principles
Some experience creating quests or narrative content in Unreal, Unity, or a proprietary engine
Familiarity with branching dialogue structures and basic scripting logic
Passion for worldbuilding and immersive, player-driven experiences
Comfortable using scripting tools or eager to learn UE5 Blueprints
Strong communication and collaboration skills
Familiarity with Bethesda-style RPGs or systems-driven games
Love for medieval or fantasy fiction
Bonus Points
Experience with data tables, quest frameworks, or modular narrative design
Familiarity with virtual reality games
Experience with virtual reality development
To apply fill out the form below with a bit about yourself and we will follow up for a full resume.