Narrative Designer

Posted 17 Days Ago
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San Francisco, CA
Hybrid
71K-107K Annually
Mid level
Gaming • Mobile
The Role
The Narrative Designer will craft and structure engaging storylines, dialogue, and narratives for the mobile game Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery, collaborating with designers and various teams to ensure the narrative vision is well integrated into the game's development process.
Summary Generated by Built In

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. If you’re a storytelling specialist looking for a role that offers fun creative challenges, we want to hear from you.

Qualified applicants will be asked to complete a Harry Potter Narrative Design/Writing test.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Structure and write story pitches, outlines, character-driven scenes with substantial dialogue, 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 by pitching ideas for researched on-brand story arcs and quests within limited art and design scopeIntegrate 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 goalsInnovate with high accuracy across multiple iterations, addressing feedback, incorporating notes, and executing revisions from internal teams and external partners

QUALIFICATIONS

  • 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 

NICE TO HAVE

  • Knowledge of Harry Potter brand and canon
  • Serialized storytelling and screenwriting experience
  • Live Ops experience

In compliance with local law, we are disclosing the compensation for this role. The range listed is just one component of Jam City's total compensation package for employees, which may also include annual bonuses, short- and long-term incentives, and program-specific awards. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. Starting pay for the successful applicant will depend on a variety of job-related factors, which may include education, training, experience, certifications, location, business needs, or market demands. This range is based on a full-time position. This range may be modified in the future. In addition, Jam City provides a variety of benefits to employees, including but not limited to medical, dental, vision, parental leave, paid time off, a 401(k) plan, life, disability, and accident insurance. Pay Range: $68,000 — $89,000 salary per year.

The Company
HQ: Culver City, CA
776 Employees
On-site Workplace
Year Founded: 2009

What We Do

Jam City is an award-winning entertainment company providing unique and deeply engaging mobile games that are played by tens of millions of people across the globe.

Led by CEO Chris DeWolfe, former MySpace co-founder and CEO, and COO Josh Yguado, former 20th Century Fox executive, Jam City is the creative powerhouse behind some of the highest-grossing and most enduring mobile games.

Jam City’s global franchise Cookie Jam has generated more than half a billion dollars, and Panda Pop has more than 120 million downloads to date. The company also is the go-to studio for Hollywood, having developed immersive, narrative-rich mobile games around iconic entertainment brands. The company’s popular RPG game Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery was the #1 game in more than 40 countries at its launch in April 2018. Jam City has nine studios located in Los Angeles (HQ), Berlin, Buenos Aires, Bogotá, Burbank, Cedar Falls, San Diego, San Francisco, and Toronto.

The Jam City team is known for its creative excellence and technological innovation in key areas including storytelling, data science and audience insights.

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