Virtual World Story Director

Job Title: Virtual World Story Director — 1 PositionAbout the JobWe are seeking a creative and visionary Virtual World Story Director to develop the narrative vision, storytelling systems and immersive experiences of virtual worlds and persistent digital environments. The successful candidate will shape how stories, characters, communities and experiences unfold within virtual spaces, creating worlds that feel coherent, meaningful, interactive and alive.This is a hands-on, interdisciplinary role working closely with world builders, game designers, character designers, AI specialists, writers, artists, 3D designers, XR developers and product teams to transform concepts into immersive narrative environments. The role combines storytelling, world-building, interactive narrative, character development and experience design to create compelling virtual worlds that can evolve over time and respond to their audiences.ResponsibilitiesDefine the overall narrative vision, thematic direction and storytelling framework for virtual worlds and immersive digital environments.Develop world concepts, histories, cultures, locations, communities, conflicts and narrative systems that establish a coherent fictional or experiential universe.Create overarching storylines, narrative arcs, episodic content and evolving story structures for persistent virtual environments.Design how users discover, experience and influence stories through exploration, interaction, social participation and digital characters.Develop narrative frameworks for AI-powered characters, virtual humans, avatars and non-player characters operating within the virtual world.Collaborate with character, environment and experience designers to ensure that visual design and narrative logic reinforce one another.Design interactive storytelling mechanisms that allow different users to experience different narrative paths, outcomes or perspectives.Establish the rules, history, mythology, terminology and internal logic of the virtual world.Create and maintain world bibles, story bibles, character profiles, timelines, lore databases and narrative design documentation.Develop quests, missions, events, social experiences, environmental storytelling and other narrative content.Work with AI and conversational technology teams to create characters capable of participating naturally in the world's narrative ecosystem.Design narrative experiences that can adapt to user behavior, community activity and real-time events.Guide writers, narrative designers and creative contributors to maintain consistency across all story and content layers.Review scripts, dialogue, character behavior, environmental storytelling and interactive sequences for narrative quality and consistency.Collaborate with technical teams to understand the capabilities and limitations of virtual worlds, AI systems, XR platforms and interactive technologies.Help define long-term content and storytelling strategies for worlds that evolve through continuous updates, new characters, events and user-generated activity.Monitor audience behavior and feedback to identify opportunities for improving engagement, emotional connection and narrative depth.QualificationsMinimum BA/MA in Creative Writing, Screenwriting, Film, Theatre, Game Design, Narrative Design, Interactive Media, Digital Arts, Media Studies, or a related field; equivalent professional experience will also be considered.At least 3–5 years of experience in storytelling, narrative design, game development, world-building, interactive media, immersive experiences or a related creative field.Demonstrable experience developing complex fictional worlds, narrative systems, characters or interactive storytelling experiences.Strong understanding of story structure, character development, world-building, dialogue and immersive narrative.Ability to think beyond linear storytelling and design narratives that emerge through user interaction and exploration.Strong understanding of virtual worlds, games, metaverse environments, XR, interactive media or persistent digital experiences.Experience developing narrative documentation such as world bibles, lore systems, character bibles, timelines and narrative frameworks.Familiarity with AI-generated characters, conversational AI, virtual humans or AI-driven interactive experiences is highly desirable.Ability to collaborate effectively with writers, artists, game designers, 3D artists, AI specialists, developers and creative technologists.Strong creative direction, communication and editorial skills.Ability to balance artistic vision with technical constraints, production requirements and user experience considerations.Experience with game engines, virtual world platforms, interactive storytelling tools or XR production is an advantage.Understanding of social storytelling, community-driven narratives or user-generated content is an advantage.Fluency in English; additional languages are an asset.Portfolio demonstrating relevant narrative, world-building, game, immersive, interactive or virtual-world projects (links or PDF).What We OfferThe opportunity to define the narrative identity and storytelling architecture of an evolving virtual world.A highly interdisciplinary environment combining storytelling, AI, virtual humans, digital characters, 3D worlds, XR and emerging technologies.The opportunity to create original worlds, characters, narratives and interactive experiences for international audiences.A collaborative team of writers, artists, designers, AI specialists, developers, 3D creators and creative technologists.Competitive compensation and access to creative and technical resources required for experimental projects.Opportunities to work on emerging forms of interactive and AI-assisted storytelling.Professional development opportunities and the possibility of contributing to original intellectual property, narrative universes and long-term digital experiences.How to ApplyPlease submit the following to farhang@parsikia.ir with subject line “Virtual World Story Director”:1.CV (max 2 pages)2.Cover letter (1 page) describing your relevant experience and why you are interested in directing narrative experiences for virtual worlds.3.Portfolio or links to 3 relevant projects demonstrating world-building, narrative design, interactive storytelling, game narrative, immersive experiences or virtual-world development.4.Two references (name, role, contact)Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview and asked to develop a brief narrative concept for a virtual world, including its core premise, world structure, key characters and an example of an interactive story experience.We welcome applications from storytellers, writers, game designers, narrative designers, world-builders, creative directors and interdisciplinary practitioners who are interested in shaping the future of storytelling in virtual worlds.