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ARUN MANGALARAJ

@arunmangalaraj

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Creative narrative designer with expertise in game writing and storytelling.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I seek opportunities in innovative environments that value storytelling and creativity.

I am a passionate narrative designer and screenwriter with extensive experience in crafting engaging stories for various media. Over the past few years, I have honed my skills in writing serialized scripts and dialogue scenes, delivering high-quality content under tight deadlines. My work at Adheera Production involved collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure narrative cohesion and alignment with cinematic goals.

Currently, I am leading the design of a branching narrative system for an action RPG, where I focus on developing intricate character arcs and immersive storylines. My projects, such as 'Moral Dilemma,' showcase my ability to create engaging gameplay experiences that foster meaningful discussions among players. I thrive in collaborative environments and am dedicated to pushing the boundaries of narrative design in gaming.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Narrative Designer, Game Writer

Rise of the Forgotten

Jan 2025 - Present (6 months)

Lead the design of a branching narrative system for a 9-level action RPG, where a 13th-century Chola warrior time-travels to modern-day Madurai. Developed a multi-act mystery story structure with serialized missions, boss battles, and emotional character arcs, aligned with gameplay progression and combat unlocks.

Quest Design Unreal Engine

Game Designer, Concept Design, Narrative Designer

Moral Dilemma

Sep 2024 - Present (10 months)

Designed a 2-player board game targeting young adults, focused on moral decision-making, player transformation, and social bias awareness through DM-player dynamics. Created 25+ original narrative scenario cards, crafting ethically complex questions to simulate real-world dilemmas.

Game Design Playtesting

Narrative Designer & Screenwriter

Adheera Production

Oct 2020 - Present (4 years 9 months)

Wrote and structured 12+ serialized scripts and 300+ dialogue scenes for diverse casts, aligning with complex character arcs and multi-branch storylines. Delivered 150+ screenplay pages under tight weekly deadlines with 100% on-time delivery, supporting fast-paced narrative production cycles.

Screenwriting Dialogue Systems Production Management Final Draft

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Northeastern University

Master of Science, Game Science and Design

2023 -

Grade: 3.6/4

Activities and societies: Certifications: Narrative Design, Unreal Engine 5, Unity C# Scripting, R Programming, WebXR VR and AR.

Pursuing a Master of Science in Game Science and Design, focusing on advanced game design principles and immersive narrative creation. Coursework includes Game Design and Analysis, Exploratory Concept Design, and 3D Modeling + Asset Creation Principles.