Narrative Designer

Jam City•Carlsbad, CA

About The Position

As a leading mobile games developer, Jam City is looking to âlevel upâ our talent. We're on the hunt for innovators who consider themselves dynamic, collaborative and thrive in a fast-paced environment. We are looking for an experienced Narrative Designer to bring their expert writing and game design skills to help build a new game within our Narrative studio, the team behind the 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 Narrative Design/Writing test.

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

Nice To Haves

Experience writing for Narrative puzzle games, including HO games, Match 3, Merge, or others
Serialized storytelling and screenwriting experience
Live Ops experience

Responsibilities

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