Game Writer

TapBlaze • Los Angeles, CA

8d • $60,000 - $100,000 • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a talented, motivated Game Writer to join our creative team. You'll write character dialogue, storylines, and in-game moments for Good Pizza, Great Pizza and Good Coffee, Great Coffee that keep our global player community coming back. This is a hands-on writing role, you'll create content for live updates, seasonal events, and future releases while maintaining the warmth and humor our players love.

Requirements

• Creative, can piece together seemingly random ideas into a cohesive piece;
• Character development and world-building skills;
• Strong sense of character voice, motivation, and emotional continuity;
• Ability to balance schedules with creative requirements;
• Great attention to details and strong editing abilities - please mention "beauty is in the details" in your application or cover letter.
• 3+ years of experience in game writing, narrative design, character-driven storytelling, or equivalent professional writing experience (screenwriting, interactive fiction, etc.);
• Strong understanding of narrative systems and how story integrates with gameplay;
• Los Angeles, CA: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work;
• Prolonged period of time sitting at a desk and computer.

Nice To Haves

• Passion for games and familiarity with the Good Pizza, Great Pizza and Good Coffee, Great Coffee universes is a big plus;
• Experience with localization adaptation;
• Experience with simulation, cozy, or character-centric games;
• Familiarity with Yarn narrative scripting tool.

Responsibilities

• Design and write creative event narratives and seasonal arcs; character dialogue and story beats; in-game narrative moments and flavor text;
• Develop story content that supports gameplay pacing and player experience;
• Balance humor, warmth, and emotional resonance with clarity and consistency.
• Maintain narrative logic, character consistency, and tone across all story content;
• Ensure characters remain true to their established personalities and motivations;
• Identify and resolve narrative issues before content reaches review or release.
• Partner closely with Game Designers to integrate narrative into mechanics and events;
• Collaborate with art team to align visual storytelling, character portrayal and theme decors;
• Work with community team to ensure narrative tone aligns with player expectations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed