About the Job
Games Workshop has an exciting opportunity for a Background Writer to join our writing team where you will write amazing background material and fiction for our Age of Sigmar products.
Passionate about our IP and diligent, you’ll have an encyclopaedic knowledge of the Mortal Realms and you’ll be passionate about writing for every Age of Sigmar faction, with a total lack of bias. You’ll understand the impact of how background material adds value to our products, and you will be open to continuously developing your skills as you demonstrate a willingness to receive and act on feedback.
Highly creative and self motivated, you’ll reinforce the IP of Warhammer Age of Sigmar through the words in our core books, battletomes, campaign books and more. You will be tasked with pushing the background into new and exciting places, and developing the ongoing setting and narratives of Warhammer Age of Sigmar, whilst also developing the IP and narrative of the miniatures ranges.
This role will see you collaborating with the Background Writing team and Games Development team, as we’ll look to you to understand what makes great written background material and ensure that all content meets the brief and is delivered with precise word counts and on time.
If you’re excited about writing evocative text and lore that inspires and excites our customers, apply today!
Working at Games Workshop
At Games Workshop we are looking for people who will do their best to understand the needs of the company and to put those needs first when they are at work. Because of this we believe that what you are like, hence the attitude you show to work and the way you choose to behave is even more important than your skills and experience.
The Warhammer World site is based just outside of Nottingham city centre and benefits from a nearby tram stop and free onsite car parking.
In return for your hard work, you will receive 33 days holiday per year (including public holidays), matching contributory pension scheme up to 7.5%, profit share bonus (subject to GW meeting profit targets) and option to join our Share Save scheme. Oh and let’s not forget, a staff discount of between 25% and 50% on our products!
Other Essential Information
Location: This role is based full time onsite at our UK Headquarters in Nottingham.
Closing date: The closing date for applications is midnight, UK time on Sunday 26th April 2026.
How to Apply
To apply, please send us a letter or a video telling us why you want this job. This is a great opportunity for you to let us know that you understand what we are looking for.
Please include an up-to-date CV to support your application. When you’re ready, please click apply, below.
