I'm a Narrative Designer and Game Writer with experience crafting narrative arcs, branching structures, mission flows, scripts, and lore across multiple game projects. I excel at cross‑disciplinary collaboration, integrating narrative in-engine, and maintaining coherence across design, art, and tech teams. I'm rooted in RPG-focused storytelling, creative writing, and interactive narrative design. I enjoy turning concepts into player‑driven experiences and collaborating to ship cohesive stories from concept to in‑game moment.

Sébastien Larabée

I'm a Narrative Designer and Game Writer with experience crafting narrative arcs, branching structures, mission flows, scripts, and lore across multiple game projects. I excel at cross‑disciplinary collaboration, integrating narrative in-engine, and maintaining coherence across design, art, and tech teams. I'm rooted in RPG-focused storytelling, creative writing, and interactive narrative design. I enjoy turning concepts into player‑driven experiences and collaborating to ship cohesive stories from concept to in‑game moment.

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I’m a Narrative Designer and Game Writer with experience crafting narrative arcs, branching structures, mission flows, scripts, and lore across multiple game projects. I excel at cross‑disciplinary collaboration, integrating narrative in-engine, and maintaining coherence across design, art, and tech teams.

I’m rooted in RPG-focused storytelling, creative writing, and interactive narrative design. I enjoy turning concepts into player‑driven experiences and collaborating to ship cohesive stories from concept to in‑game moment.

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Language

French
Fluent
English
Fluent

Work Experience

Ghostwriter at Clinique L’Aube Inc.
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2011
Conducted interviews and ghostwrote a full book documenting the path of a naturopath.
Freelance Technical Writer at Xerox Canada
March 1, 2012 - April 1, 2012
Produced user manual for industrial copiers/printers in collaboration with technical team.
Published Author at Les Éditions Québec-Amérique
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2022
Published 'Accueillir un chiot' (2022) Instructional book on raising puppies. Published YA novels 'L’Enfant des Flots' (2013) and 'La Pièce du Passeur' (2012).
Marketing Writer at Compro Communication
April 1, 2024 - September 1, 2024
Completed onboarding faster than expected. Managed demanding clients early into the role. Delivered high-volume writing with consistent turnaround time.
Narrative Designer & Scriptwriter (Freelance) at Panache Digital Games
January 1, 2024 - March 1, 2024
Created 30 character sheets forming the basis of key villains for the studio’s upcoming game. Delivered mission scripts and cutscenes within time and budget constraints. Acted as a bridge between Narrative Design and Tech teams. Collaborated closely with Code, Production, LD, UI, and Art teams.
Narrative Designer & Scriptwriter (Freelance) at Panache Digital Games
September 1, 2025 - December 1, 2025
Delivered mission scripts and cutscenes within time and budget constraints. Acted as a bridge between Narrative Design and Tech teams. Collaborated closely with Code, Production, LD, UI, and Art teams.
Narrative Designer at Hidden Gem Game Jam 2025
November 1, 2025 - Present
Won 3rd place overall, 1st place in 'Most Promising' and 'Most Cozy' categories. Conceived narrative, characters, and basic game loop aligned with established lore. Wrote and integrated all scripts in Arcweave. Collaborated in a team of three to deliver a functional game in under 48 hours.

Education

High School Diploma at Polyvalente Le Carrefour, Val-d'Or
January 1, 1998 - December 29, 2025
ACS in Multimedia Design at Académie Internationale du Design
January 1, 2001 - December 29, 2025
Writing Workshop at Micheline Duff, UNEQ
January 1, 2008 - December 29, 2025
Introduction to Communication at TELUQ
January 1, 2010 - December 29, 2025

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Industry Experience

Gaming, Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Education, Professional Services
    paper Gem Hunters - 2025 Gem Jam (Game Jam competition)

    https://www.twine.net/signin

    The day a mysterious client walks in her store, Loretta and her assistants are tasked with a quest to procure a precious gem.

    Explore Logran Cave with one of three characters, each with their own skills and paths.

    Show resilience, and reach one of two endings, or crawl back home in shame, the choice will be yours (and your luck’s!)