Narrative Writer

About Us

Lilith Games is a leading global game studio headquartered in Shanghai, China, known for critically acclaimed titles such as AFK Arena, Dislyte, and Farlight 84. With a passion for crafting immersive experiences that resonate with players worldwide, we are expanding our creative team to bring a brand-new narrative-driven project to life.

About the Project

We're developing a game set in 1980s America that captures the warmth, romance, nostalgia, and light comedy of the era.

Reference touchstones:

• TV Series: Stranger Things (Seasons 1–4, especially Season 3)
• Films: The Breakfast Club, Mannequin, Desperately Seeking Susan, Pretty in Pink, Heathers

Think coming-of-age stories, teen dramas, and the vibrant energy of 1980s high school life.

Our primary audience includes players who enjoy romance, coming-of-age stories, and emotionally driven narratives. We're looking for a creative collaborator who can bring cultural depth and authentic storytelling to this world.

What You'll Do

📚 Cultural Consultation

• Advise on 1980s American lifestyle: fashion, music, slang, social norms, and school culture
• Ensure authentic representation of the era's atmosphere and aesthetic
• Provide insights into daily life, social dynamics, and youth culture of the period

✍️ Creative Writing & Narrative Support

• Develop or advise on character arcs, dialogue, and story structure
• Craft romantic, youthful, and emotionally resonant narratives
• Write or polish in-game copy, item descriptions, and character lines
• Maintain a warm, nostalgic, romantic, and lightly comedic narrative tone

🎮 Game Narrative Collaboration

• Work with our creative team to integrate cultural authenticity into gameplay
• Provide guidance on interactive storytelling and player emotional journey
• Help shape narrative choices that resonate with our target audience

Ideal Candidate

• Professional background as an author, screenwriter, freelance writer, or content creator
• Deep knowledge of 1980s American culture, society, and lifestyle
• Strong understanding of 1980s American high school life and youth culture
• Ability to capture the era's aesthetic and emotional texture in writing
• Native or near-native English proficiency with strong literary sensibility

Nice to Have

• Experience with game narrative design or interactive storytelling
• Passion for romance, coming-of-age, light fantasy, or emotionally driven storytelling
• Understanding of audience preferences and emotional touchpoints for narrative-driven games
• Portfolio demonstrating 1980s-themed creative work
• Experience as a cultural consultant for media or entertainment projects

Not Required (But Worth Noting)

You don't need to have lived through the 1980s — but you must have conducted deep research into and developed an authentic grasp of the era's atmosphere, culture, and emotional landscape.

Why This Project?

• 🌟 Be part of building an original creative world from the ground up
• 🎯 Your cultural expertise will directly shape the player experience
• 🌍 Flexible, remote-friendly collaboration with a passionate global team
• 📝 Credit and attribution in the final product (negotiable)

Project Details

Collaboration Type：Ongoing part-time / project-based

Time Commitment：1–2 days per week (flexible scheduling)

Rate：$30–70/hour or project-based rate (negotiable based on experience and scope)

Location：Remote — flexible timezone, with some overlap with China business hours (UTC+8) preferred

Duration：Initial 3-month engagement with potential for long-term collaboration

How to Apply

Please send your application to Leanna Zhang: [click apply]

Include the following:

1. Brief bio and relevant professional background
2. Portfolio or writing samples (especially any 1980s-themed or narrative-driven work)
3. A short explanation of your connection to or expertise in 1980s American culture
4. Your approach to capturing authentic era atmosphere in creative work
5. Rate expectation (hourly or project-based) and availability

We look forward to creating something nostalgic and magical together! ✨

Lilith Games is an equal opportunity employer and collaborator. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members, contractors, and creative partners. All qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status.