About NetEase Games:

As a leading internet technology company based in China, NetEase, Inc. (NASDAQ: NTES and HKEX:9999, “NetEase”) provides premium online services centered around content creation. With extensive offerings across its expanding gaming ecosystem, the Company develops and operates some of China’s most popular and longest-running mobile and PC games. Powered by industry-leading in-house R&D capabilities in China and globally, NetEase creates superior gaming experiences, inspires players, and passionately delivers value for its thriving community worldwide. By infusing play with culture and education with technology, NetEase transforms gaming into a meaningful vehicle to build a more entertaining and enlightened world.

NetEase’s ESG initiatives are among the best in the global media and entertainment industry, earning it a distinction as one of the S&P Global Industry Movers and an “A” rating from MSCI. For more information, please visit: http://ir.netease.com/

 

Responsibilities:

• Own the narrative voice and tone for the English version of the game, ensuring clarity, naturalness, and strong appeal for global players
• Rewrite and refine key story content—including main quests, dialogue, and worldbuilding text—through transcreation to improve pacing, clarity, and emotional impact
• Identify narrative issues based on player feedback (e.g., community insights, user research) and drive improvements to enhance immersion and long-term engagement
• Collaborate closely with design, level design, UI/UX, and other cross-functional teams to ensure consistent and effective narrative implementation across the game
• Guide localization teams by establishing terminology, style standards, and quality benchmarks, continuously improving workflows and output quality

Qualifications:

• Native or near-native English proficiency with strong writing and rewriting skills; working proficiency in Chinese is a plus to collaborate effectively with Chinese-speaking development teams and review source content
• 3+ years of experience in game narrative (Narrative Design, Game Writing, or Narrative Editing)
• Experience with RPG, open-world, or action games is a strong plus
• Strong player-centric mindset, with the ability to simplify complex ideas into clear and engaging content
• Experience in localization or cross-cultural content adaptation is a plus; familiarity with game development pipelines

Commitment to Equal Opportunity:

NetEase is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity in its workforce. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sex, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. We also comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding applicants with criminal histories. If you require reasonable accommodation due to a disability during any part of the application process, please email [email protected].

Global Data Privacy Notice for Job Candidates and Applicants

Depending on your location, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) may regulate the way we manage the data of job applicants. Our full notice outlining how data will be processed as part of the application procedure for applicable locations is available here. By submitting your application, you agree to our use and processing of your data as required. For US applicants only, by submitting your application you are agreeing to arbitration of disputes as outlined here.

Compensation

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including health insurance, paid time off, and a 401k plan with company match. Total annual compensation package ranges from $110,000 - $230,000, with final offer dependent on experience, qualifications, and geographic location.