Principal Narrative Designer
Epic Games•Cary, NC
•$186,758 - $301,303•Remote
About The Position
Epic Games is looking for a Principal Game Designer to tackle high-level engagement challenges across the Fortnite ecosystem. This includes innovating existing systems like Quests and Passes and creating entirely new structures to guide the player experience across the growing platform. Designers at Epic drive vision across cross-disciplinary development teams to engage players with goals that enrich their knowledge and tie in to broader forms of progression.
Requirements
- Extensive narrative design or writing experience in game production, with at least one AAA shipped project as a Narrative Lead, Lead Writer, or Narrative Director
- Significant experience with fiction writing and game design
- A highly creative mind with a collaborative, empathetic, and innovative approach
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to work well under deadlines
- Knowledge of industry trends and successful intellectual properties
- Proficiency in modern video game storytelling techniques and narrative systems
Responsibilities
- Work with our writers to execute the narrative vision and development for Fortnite and potential new and existing game IPs
- Vet and review the existing intake processes for the writing team across various projects, such as Fortnite Battle Royale, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of the current systems in place
- Collaborate closely with Senior Creative Leadership, Senior Art Leadership, Production, and other key stakeholders to craft and articulate compelling game stories, characters, and worlds that resonate with a global audience
- Work closely with the game design team to ensure the narrative complements and enhances gameplay, coordinating with the Art team on narrative aspects of characters and world-building
- Aid in the development and writing of engaging storylines, dialogue, and in-game text
- Maintain effective communication with the development team and other project stakeholders to ensure seamless integration of narrative elements into the gameplay
- Collaborate with Lead Writer to lead casting and voice recording sessions, ensuring the overall coherence and quality of the narrative experience
Benefits
- generous benefit plans
- discretionary incentive programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
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