Game Writer

TapBlazeLos Angeles, CA
8d$60,000 - $100,000Onsite

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.
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