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Dinah Palm Isano is a narrative designer and creative with 7+ years of experience developing story-driven content across games, interactive media, entertainment, and branded experiences. She translates concepts into compelling narrative direction, builds detailed creative documentation, and collaborates with designers, producers, and stakeholders to deliver cohesive player and audience experiences. Her work spans worldbuilding, character development, narrative systems, and cross-functional creative leadership from concept through release. Dinah is experienced in narrative integration with gameplay mechanics, branching storylines, interactive dialogue, and continuity-focused content creation for immersive experiences.…Dinah Palm Isano is a narrative designer and creative with 7+ years of experience developing story-driven content across games, interactive media, entertainment, and branded experiences. She translates concepts into compelling narrative direction, builds detailed creative documentation, and collaborates with designers, producers, and stakeholders to deliver cohesive player and audience experiences. Her work spans worldbuilding, character development, narrative systems, and cross-functional creative leadership from concept through release. Dinah is experienced in narrative integration with gameplay mechanics, branching storylines, interactive dialogue, and continuity-focused content creation for immersive experiences.

Dinah Palmisano

Writer, Story Producer, Game Designer, +2

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Dinah Palm Isano is a narrative designer and creative with 7+ years of experience developing story-driven content across games, interactive media, entertainment, and branded experiences. She translates concepts into compelling narrative direction, builds detailed creative documentation, and collaborates with designers, producers, and stakeholders to deliver cohesive player and audience experiences. Her work spans worldbuilding, character development, narrative systems, and cross-functional creative leadership from concept through release. Dinah is experienced in narrative integration with gameplay mechanics, branching storylines, interactive dialogue, and continuity-focused content creation for immersive experiences.…Dinah Palm Isano is a narrative designer and creative with 7+ years of experience developing story-driven content across games, interactive media, entertainment, and branded experiences. She translates concepts into compelling narrative direction, builds detailed creative documentation, and collaborates with designers, producers, and stakeholders to deliver cohesive player and audience experiences. Her work spans worldbuilding, character development, narrative systems, and cross-functional creative leadership from concept through release. Dinah is experienced in narrative integration with gameplay mechanics, branching storylines, interactive dialogue, and continuity-focused content creation for immersive experiences.

Available to hire

Dinah Palm Isano is a narrative designer and creative with 7+ years of experience developing story-driven content across games, interactive media, entertainment, and branded experiences. She translates concepts into compelling narrative direction, builds detailed creative documentation, and collaborates with designers, producers, and stakeholders to deliver cohesive player and audience experiences.

Her work spans worldbuilding, character development, narrative systems, and cross-functional creative leadership from concept through release. Dinah is experienced in narrative integration with gameplay mechanics, branching storylines, interactive dialogue, and continuity-focused content creation for immersive experiences.

Skills

Copywriting

Script

Narrative Illustration

Game Design

Podcast Production

Experience Level

Copywriting

Expert

Script

Expert

Narrative Illustration

Expert

Game Design

Expert

Podcast Production

Intermediate

Work Experience

Digital Manager at Stampede Studios

January 1, 2026 - Present

Managed community engagement across multiple projects and platforms, handled daily community-facing operations, and wrote designed social copy for the company website and socials. Led social strategy from ideation through delivery for marketing campaigns, ensuring consistent voice and timely rollout.

Narrative Designer

December 1, 2025 - February 1, 2026

Led narrative integration between gameplay systems and story content for “Emily the Doll,” ensuring mechanics reinforced character, theme, and player experience. Partnered with design and art teams to define visual storytelling goals and maintain narrative consistency. Produced narrative documentation, story maps, and design materials to communicate direction; identified narrative/production risks early and proposed solutions; participated in iterative testing and feedback cycles to refine content based on player experience and team input.

Podcast Narrative Writer at Pave Studios

August 1, 2025 - November 1, 2025

Wrote true crime episodic content with character-driven dialogue and narrative logic consistency. Maintained story continuity across episodes to support immersive listening. Researched and structured narrative content to maintain authenticity and audience engagement.

Writer & Producer (Freelance)

June 1, 2024 - Present

Developed narrative frameworks, character arcs, and branching storylines for interactive game projects and digital media experiences. Created creative briefs and narrative documentation aligned with storytelling goals, gameplay systems, and player engagement objectives. Collaborated with artists, designers, and stakeholders for narrative/visual/brand consistency; researched for worldbuilding, tone, and IP expansion; iterated using stakeholder feedback and audience response to strengthen player-facing experiences.

Jr. Manager & Writer at Sony Pictures Entertainment

February 1, 2023 - March 1, 2025

Developed narrative content for campaigns, live events, and digital platforms in collaboration with cross-functional creative teams. Produced and executed story-driven initiatives aligned with brand and audience engagement goals, ensuring narrative cohesion across multiple platforms. Managed concurrent creative projects while balancing deadlines, stakeholder feedback, and shifting business priorities; produced presentations and creative materials to communicate campaign vision and strategic objectives; coordinated with internal/external partners to align narrative across initiatives.

Project Manager at Paramount Animation

March 1, 2022 - February 1, 2023

Coordinated motion capture schedules and technical resources for narrative capture, and managed project budgets and timelines to support animated story content production. Collaborated with creative teams to ensure narrative and visual alignment, coordinated communication between production/creative/technical teams, and managed schedules, priorities, and deliverables across stakeholders in a fast-paced production environment.

Copywriter at Qualified Quacks Pediatrics

August 1, 2019 - January 1, 2021

Developed copy strategies supporting clarity and consistency in patient-facing materials. Maintained an authentic, informative voice across digital and social platforms.

Copywriter / Marketing Manager at Stone Vacation Travels

March 1, 2012 - March 1, 2017

Designed and executed multi-channel campaigns aligned with the brand voice. Managed and trained teams to ensure cohesive storytelling across global platforms; oversaw content strategy and high-volume campaign execution.