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Narrative Designer
Location
California
Posted
175 days ago
Salary
0
Seniority
Senior
Job Description
Narrative Designer
Jam City
• Structure and write story pitches, outlines, character-driven scripts, and ancillary copy within tight deadlines, owning the process from concept to final product • Communicate the narrative vision of the game’s Lead Designers verbally and in writing, across internal departments and with external brand partners • Help shape high-level overarching stories for upcoming features, events, and/or large content releases • Proactively contribute in brainstorming sessions and writers’ rooms by pitching ideas for researched, on-brand story arcs and quests within limited art and design scope • Integrate inventive writing with design to support both creative and monetization objectives • Work directly with Product, Design, Production, Art, and Animation to coordinate all facets of Narrative with F2P mobile business goals • Innovate with high accuracy across multiple iterations, addressing feedback, incorporating notes, and executing revisions from internal teams and external partners
Job Requirements
- 3+ years Narrative Design and Game Writing experience, or equivalent
- Experience scripting dialogue for large casts of original and canon characters
- Experience structuring and tracking multiple branching storylines
- Experience in writers’ rooms and writing collaboratively
- General knowledge of F2P mobile game design pipelines and current market trends
- Ability to efficiently juggle multiple responsibilities without compromising creative quality
- Ability to self-prioritize assignments in a rapidly shifting, fast-paced creative environment
- Exceptional proofreading and copyediting skills
- Outstanding written and interpersonal communication skills
- Knowledge of Harry Potter brand and canon
Benefits
- Unlimited Vacation, Paid Sick Days, Kin Care & Holidays*
- 100% Covered Medical and Company-Sponsored Dental & Vision (Plans Vary)*
- Life Insurance, 401k, Flexible Spending Accounts, Commuter Benefits & More*
- Wellness Activities & Programs
- 12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave*
- Happy Hours
- Company Events
- Dog-Friendly*
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