Senior Writer

2K • Novato, CA

6d • $91,500 - $135,420

About The Position

As a Senior Writer at Cloud Chamber, you will join the development team to shape the narrative vision of a BioShock game. You will collaborate with writers, designers, and other disciplines to create story arcs, dialogue, and characters that support the game’s narrative themes and bring its world to life. The role involves taking narrative content from concept through completion, writing across critical-path, side-content, and systemic dialogue tiers, and implementing scripts in Unreal Engine and proprietary narrative tools. You will also participate in play sessions, provide narrative and design feedback, and help refine writing workflows. The team works across design, art, engineering, animation, and audio to overcome development challenges and deliver a AAA experience.

The position requires substantial professional writing experience, a portfolio demonstrating strong storytelling, and published fiction. Candidates should be comfortable working through ambiguity, owning narrative challenges, responding constructively to feedback, and collaborating across disciplines. Writing samples, preferably two or three, are required for an interview.

For candidates located in Quebec, professional proficiency in both French and English is required. The stated California pay range at the start of employment is $91,500–$135,420 USD per year. Base pay may vary based on market location and job-related and business considerations; total compensation may also include a bonus and/or equity awards.

Requirements

• 7+ years of professional experience writing for games, television, film, or theatre.
• 2–3 published works of fiction; video game credits are strongly preferred.
• Hands-on experience with narrative game tools and Unreal Engine, or the willingness and ability to learn them quickly.
• Ability to navigate ambiguity, identify unresolved narrative challenges, and take ownership of clear solutions.
• A portfolio showcasing high-caliber storytelling and the ability to respond quickly and constructively to critique and feedback.
• Writing samples, preferably 2–3, are required to interview for the role.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to articulate complex ideas clearly and communicate with diverse audiences.
• Experience working in cross-disciplinary teams.
• Ability to maintain effectiveness and quality under pressure, ambiguity, and fast-changing priorities.
• For candidates located in Quebec: professional proficiency in both French and English, including reading, writing, and communication in English for collaboration and technical documentation.
• Commitment to Cloud Chamber’s core values and to a positive, respectful company culture.

Nice To Haves

• Video game writing credits are strongly preferred.
• Experience with narrative game tools and Unreal Engine.

Responsibilities

• Drive narrative content from concept through completion while maintaining consistent tone and thematic depth across the game.
• Write scripts for critical-path storylines, supporting side content, and systemic dialogue.
• Create multidimensional character biographies, sample writing, and casting sides for voice talent.
• Implement narrative content and scripts in Unreal Engine and proprietary narrative tools.
• Participate in play sessions, provide constructive narrative and design feedback, and help refine writing pipelines and workflows.
• Collaborate with design, art, engineering, animation, and audio teams to realize creative goals and address development obstacles.
• Integrate work across disciplines and contribute to a healthy, supportive team environment.
• Communicate complex ideas clearly, provide feedback with empathy and professionalism, and adapt work in response to critique and new constraints.
• Take ownership of tasks and drive work forward autonomously while maintaining quality, detail, and organization.

Benefits

• Eligibility to participate in the Company’s 401(K) plan.
• Eligibility to participate in the Employee Stock Purchase Program.
• Medical insurance coverage.
• Dental insurance coverage.
• Vision insurance coverage.
• Basic life insurance coverage.
• 14 paid holidays per calendar year.
• Paid vacation time of 15 to 25 days per calendar year, or eligibility for the Company’s discretionary time off program.
• Up to 10 paid sick days per calendar year.
• Paid parental and compassionate leave.
• Wellbeing programs for mental health and other wellness support.
• Family planning support through Maven.
• Commuter benefits.
• Reimbursements for fitness-related expenses.
• A total compensation package may include a bonus and/or equity awards.

What This Job Offers

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