Hey! I’m Nicole Stanford, and I’m an experienced Narrative Designer in the video games industry. I have leadership experience, previously working in management, and have a background focused on character-driven stories, role-playing games, and branching plot.
I believe that cross-department collaboration is needed to build a strong narrative, and that teams should work together to weave gameplay and story. I use an empathetic, player-first approach—believing player agency is an essential ingredient for game narrative. It’s my personal philosophy that we make an impact with the stories we tell, and I love getting to turn real emotions or experiences into a grand, exciting adventure in a fictional world. I also value diverse characters in stories, and love ensuring that people are able to connect with the stories we tell.
Past studios I’ve worked for include Hardsuit Labs, Amazon Games, Eleventh Hour Games, and Aspyr. For more information, feel free to check out my portfolio page.
Nicole Stanford 