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Tim Roy

@timroy

Versatile Narrative Designer with a passion for immersive storytelling.

United States
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What I'm looking for

I am looking for opportunities that allow me to create engaging narratives in collaborative environments, focusing on innovative storytelling and player engagement.

I am a versatile Narrative Designer with over 5 years of experience in crafting emotionally resonant character dialogue, branching narratives, and in-game lore for global audiences. My work has contributed to the success of AAA titles, including Black Desert Mobile, which achieved over 20 million downloads within two months of launch. I thrive in live service environments, where I manage simultaneous narrative tasks and adapt to shifting priorities while ensuring high-quality storytelling.

Throughout my career, I have directed voice-over sessions, authored comprehensive narrative documentation, and collaborated closely with cross-functional teams in art, design, and marketing. My passion lies in building immersive, story-rich experiences that elevate player engagement and reflect diverse perspectives. I also take pride in mentoring junior writers, helping to improve team standards and foster a collaborative environment.

Currently, I am working on an original game IP, where I design world lore, character bios, and gameplay systems. This project allows me to experiment with new narrative techniques and expand my portfolio while continuing my professional development.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Narrative Designer & Writer (Independent Game Project)

Self-Initiated

Jul 2024 - Present (1 year 1 month)

Designed world lore, character bios, main story, and gameplay systems for an original game IP. Regularly iterated on story and narrative systems based on peer feedback and industry best practices.

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Writer, Narrative Designer, Production Assistant

Pearl Abyss

Jan 2019 - Present (6 years 7 months)

Delivered quest dialogue, branching conversations, and localization-ready scripts for the AAA mobile title Black Desert Mobile, helping the game reach 20M+ global downloads within 2 months of launch. Directed and supervised VO sessions to ensure authentic tone and character consistency across multiple languages.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of California Berkeley logoUB

University of California Berkeley

BA in Foreign Language, Foreign Language

2010 - 2014

Activities and societies: Additional coursework in Creative Writing.

Completed a Bachelor of Arts in Foreign Language. Undertook additional coursework in Creative Writing to enhance skills.

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