Narrative Designer

About the position

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 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

Nice-to-haves

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

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• parental leave
• paid time off
• 401(k) plan
• life insurance
• disability insurance
• accident insurance