Narrative Designer

Jam City
Full-time
San Francisco, CA
$68,000 - $89,000
Posted on 5 months ago

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Narrative Designer to bring their expert writing and game design skills to our hit mobile game Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery. You’ll have the opportunity to collaborate with top industry talent and take ownership in the narrative process from initial concept to final product.

Responsibilities

  • Structure and write story pitches, outlines, character-driven scenes with substantial dialogue, and ancillary copy within tight deadlines
  • Communicate the narrative vision of the game’s Lead Designers verbally and in writing
  • Help shape high-level overarching stories for upcoming features, events, and/or large content releases
  • Proactively contribute in brainstorming sessions 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

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
  • 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

Benefits

  • No benefits