Who is Ather Labs
- We are a team with 150 international members and growing.
- We are young, love gaming, full of passion and energy.
- We lovingly build amazing products built at the intersection of gaming and technology.
Ather Labs’ flagship game is SIPHER ODYSSEY, an action packed ARPG roguelite targeting global market and all platforms, from Mobile to PC and Consoles, designed for both casual and competitive players. The game is designed to be easy to pick up but hard to master.
Our main studio is based in Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam with offices in Danang and Hanoi. Our goal is to be the best mid-core gaming studio out of SEA, to bring Vietnam’s stories and passion for gaming and technology to the world!
Our Culture
At Ather Labs, we're not just building games - we're racing to define the future of gaming leveraging cutting-edge technology. Our culture is built on:
- Speed of execution: We ship fast, iterate faster
- Global competition: We benchmark against the world's best, not just local standards
- Relentless learning & self-improvement: 1% better every day
Who are we looking for?
We’re seeking a fresher or junior-level Game Narrative Writer with a fiery passion for Phong Thần Bảng and related mythologies, Souls-like games, ARPGs, and the vibrant worlds of Tiên Hiệp and Kiếm Hiệp. This role is perfect for a creative, self-driven storyteller who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is ready to contribute to a groundbreaking game project.
Level: Fresher/Junior
Reporting Structure:
- Reports directly to Project Management
- Works alongside the CEO and Game Narrative team to align narrative with the game’s vision.
✍️ Responsibilities:
Narrative Development
- Research and write compelling in-game narratives, item descriptions, character backstories, and lore for S2
- Create immersive, culturally resonant stories inspired by Phong Thần Bảng, Tây Du Kí, Tam Quốc Chí, and Tiên Hiệp mythologies, tailored to a global audience.
- Collaborate with the Game Design team to ensure narrative elements enhance gameplay and player immersion.
World-Building & Lore
- Craft item descriptions that add depth to the game world, blending mythology with gameplay mechanics.
- Study Kinh Dịch and Chu Dịch (if knowledgeable) to weave authentic cultural elements into the narrative.
Collaboration & Cinematics
- Work closely with the team to contribute to game cinematics and narrative-driven cutscenes.
- Partner with artists, designers, and writers to align narrative content with visual and gameplay elements.
- Participate in brainstorming sessions to refine story arcs and ensure narrative cohesion.
Research & Inspiration
- Dive deep into Phong Thần Bảng, Tiên Hiệp, and Kiếm Hiệp media (films, novels, games) to draw inspiration and ensure authenticity.
- Stay updated on trends in Souls-like games, ARPGs, and MMOs to inform narrative design.
- Leverage knowledge of Chinese language and culture (if applicable) to enhance storytelling authenticity.
🎯 Delivery Expectations
- Deliver narrative drafts and item descriptions in 2-week sprint cycles, aligning with the team’s fast-paced development schedule.
- Produce high-quality, polished narrative content that resonates with both casual and hardcore players.
- Provide actionable feedback during team reviews to refine narrative content
- Ensure narrative content is adaptable for localization across global markets, maintaining cultural authenticity.
- Maintain consistency in tone, style, and lore across all narrative deliverables.
Requirements: 🌟
- 0-2 years of experience in creative writing, narrative design, or related fields (e.g., scriptwriting, game writing, or fan fiction), with a strong portfolio showcasing storytelling skills.
- Deep passion for Phong Thần Bảng, Souls-like games, ARPGs, Tiên Hiệp, Kiếm Hiệp, Tây Du Kí, or Tam Quốc Chí universes.
- Ability to research and draw inspiration from Phong Thần Bảng and related mythologies or media.
- Basic understanding of game development processes and collaboration with cross-functional teams.
Nice to have:
- Proficiency in Chinese (Mandarin or Cantonese) for authentic research and translation of source materials (BIG BONUS).
- Knowledge of Kinh Dịch or Chu Dịch for incorporating philosophical and cultural depth (BONUS).
- Experience playing or analyzing Souls-like games, ARPGs, or MMOs
- Familiarity with narrative tools like Twine, Articy: Draft, or similar for story prototyping.
Growth Opportunities:
- Work directly with the CEO, and renowned Creative Director Charlie Nguyễn on a global-scale project.
- Join a world-class scriptwriting team and contribute to cinematics for a high-profile game.
- Build a major game (S2) from scratch at Ather Labs, with opportunities to shape its narrative direction.
- Rapidly develop skills in narrative design, game writing, and cross-functional collaboration.
💟 Working hours & Benefits 💟
- Competitive salary, 13th-month salary, Performance Bonus.
- Full benefits and salary rank during probation.
- Insurances as Vietnamese labor law and Premium health care & Accident insurance for employees and relatives.
- A half-year and End-of-year Bonus yearly depending on company performance.
- Unique Growth & Performance evaluation every 6 months.
- Recharge time, Sports, Buddy meals, Training allowances.
- A passionate & dynamic environment with full freedom to be creative.
- Company trip, team building & other community activities.
- And many more benefits you’ll love it
🏨 LOCATION
- Head Office HCM: 3rd Floor, Miss Ao Dai Building, 21 Nguyen Trung Ngan, Ben Thanh Ward, D.1, HCM
- Hanoi: 7th Floor, Lancaster Building, 20 Nui Truc, Ba Dinh, Ha Noi
- Danang: 11 Floor, G8 Building, 65 Hai Phong, Hai Chau, Da Nang
JOIN US!
We want to get to know you and would love for you to consider joining us. Please send your CV to [email protected] or contact us on Telegram at @Sunny_AtherLabs.