Narrative Designer (Minecraft)

We’re looking for a creative storyteller who can turn

blocks and biomes into rich, immersive experiences. If you love

crafting dialogue, lore, and quests that make players feel

something — this is your canvas. This position starts as an unpaid

volunteer role with the potential to develop into a paid contractor

position. Tasks Create and maintain the lore foundation of the

server Write immersive dialogue, quest texts, books, and

item / tooltips that enrich player experience Work with game

designers to ensure story aligns with gameplay, locations, and

reward loops Build branching questlines and narrative structures

using tools or structured documents Develop seasonal storylines,

world events, and evolving lore entries over time Maintain internal

documentation such as a living lore bible and style guide

Participate in playtests and adjust narrative elements based on

pacing and player feedback Ensure tone, language, and formatting

are polished and immersive across all narrative surfaces Support

worldbuilding during map development, including naming, signage,

and world detail Requirements Strong creative writing skills and

the ability to build immersive stories, characters, and settings

Deep understanding of Minecraft : Java Edition, especially what

makes in-game narratives engaging Experience writing quest texts,

item lore, codex entries, or NPC dialogue with clear structure and

tone Ability to develop large-scale story arcs as well as

short-form lore for signs, books, or events Comfortable working

with structured narrative formats, flowcharts, or branching

dialogues Creative mindset with a strong sense of pacing,

worldbuilding, and emotional impact Familiarity with Minecraft UI

limitations (e.g. chat length, book size, tooltip text) Ability to

match tone and style to different factions, settings, or seasonal

events Strong communication and collaboration skills to align with

designers and builders Organized approach to versioning, naming

conventions, and maintaining lore consistency Optional but

valuable : experience writing for games, tabletop RPGs, or

serialized fiction Expected availability of around 10–15 hours per

week Benefits A unique opportunity to be part of a brand-new

Minecraft network from the very beginning Creative ownership of

major story arcs, characters, and in-game narrative structures A

collaborative team of builders and devs who support and value your

creative work Clear narrative briefs, feedback cycles, and

structured tooling to make writing efficient A motivated and

friendly staff team that values communication, transparency, and

respect Fully remote – work from anywhere We’re building a diverse

and inclusive team culture. Regardless of background, gender

identity, or orientation — whether you’re a volunteer or paid

contributor — you are welcome here. Always.