Canadian narrative designer, author, and creative consultant specializing in storytelling across diverse media platforms.

Lauren Gouin

Canadian narrative designer, author, and creative consultant specializing in storytelling across diverse media platforms.

Available to hire

Canadian narrative designer, author, and creative consultant specializing in storytelling across diverse media platforms.

Experience Level

Expert

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Concept & Narrative Designer / World Builder at Open Book Games
November 1, 2024 - Present
High Fantasy world building, concept creator; writing, quest narrative; creative director, mood board animation.
Narrative Consultant / Copywriter
October 1, 2025 - December 1, 2025
Contract work focusing on narrative development, copywriting, and visual storytelling with client feedback integration.
Author
August 1, 2024 - Present
Debut Poetry Collection: Chasing Shadows.
Narrative Strategist / Script Writer
June 1, 2024 - September 1, 2024
Narrative strategy and script writing for a university initiative (Australia).
Digital Marketing Consultant at CACI Ltd
June 1, 2016 - April 1, 2018
CRM and Affiliate marketing specialist focusing on digital campaigns and analytics.
Screenwriter at Independent Filmmaking (Vancouver, BC)
March 1, 2023 - September 1, 2023
Independent filmmaker; TV pilot and animated short film development.
Script Writer / Narrative Developer
October 1, 2022 - January 31, 2023
Contracted script writer and narrative developer for multiple studios (FDH Media, Ruebedia Media, Milk Blood/TAPP Management).
Screenwriter / Upwork Contractor at American Screenwriter (Upwork)
March 1, 2023 - April 1, 2023
Freelance TV pilot and series treatment, drama.
Screenwriter / Upwork Contractor at Canadian Startup (Upwork)
August 1, 2021 - October 1, 2021
Freelance screenwriting for Canadian startup projects.
Independent Producer
November 1, 2021 - June 1, 2023
Independent producer; work across geographies including California, USA.

Education

Diploma: Writing for Film, TV & Games at Vancouver Film School
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019
Bachelor of Arts in History at Queen's University, Ontario
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2014

Qualifications

Screenwriting Finalist - Bon Appetit (Portland Comedy Film Festival)
October 1, 2019 - April 17, 2026
Finalist - Portland Comedy Film Festival (Austin Comedy Short Film Festival)
October 1, 2019 - April 17, 2026
Best Short Script - The Reaping
January 1, 2020 - April 17, 2026
Semi-Finalist - The Reaping Film
August 1, 2020 - April 17, 2026
Official Selection - The Reaping
June 1, 2020 - April 17, 2026
Lift-Off Global Network, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
July 1, 2020 - April 17, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education