Game Writer, 10 000 - 18 000 mdl

About the Company:
ArtDock is an independent game studio based in Chișinău.
We’re a small, ambitious team passionate about making games that are fun, accessible, and full of personality. And yes — our office cat still judges every line of dialogue.
We’re currently looking for a Game Writer to help us craft rich worlds, memorable characters, and stories players actually care about.
What You’ll Do:

Build the story framework, game world, lore, and main narrative arcs;
Create compelling characters — their backstories, motivations, and internal conflicts;
Write dialogues, item descriptions, cutscenes, quest texts, and environmental storytelling;
Ensure logical consistency and strong narrative flow across all story branches;
Explore how the narrative is conveyed through gameplay and mechanics;
Adapt the script to meet technical, artistic, and game design limitations.

What We’re Looking For:

Experience as a game writer with strong writing skills;
A portfolio of finished projects, original stories, characters, and dialogues;
Ability to craft nonlinear interactive narratives with meaningful choices and consequences;
Solid understanding of storytelling structure, character arcs, and dramatic tension;
Original thinking — we value fresh ideas, not derivative ones;
Deep gaming experience and the ability to analyze narrative in games;
Understanding of game design principles and how story integrates with gameplay;
Ability to work independently and meet deadlines;
Strong communication and collaboration — you’re part of the whole process, not a lone wolf.

Nice to Have:

Familiarity with game engines, especially Unity;
Experience with tools like Ink or Yarn Spinner (or similar narrative scripting systems).

What We Offer:

Work on an ambitious game project in a talented and passionate team
Opportunity to influence the visual style and creative direction of the game
Career growth and the chance to grow together with the company
Competitive salary based on experience and contribution 10 000 - 18 000 MDL
Cozy office environment in Chișinău with good vibes, plenty of coffee, tea, cookies, and a very opinionated office cat
Access to our in-house motion capture suit for high-quality animations and experiments
A team that values creativity, collaboration, and a healthy sense of humor

How to Apply:
Send your CV and portfolio to hr@games.artdock.studio.

We're excited to welcome talented artists to our team.