Senior Writer
About The Position
As a Senior Writer at Cloud Chamber, you will join the development team to help shape the narrative vision of the game. You will collaborate with writers and designers to craft story arcs, dialogue, and characters that support the overarching narrative themes and bring the world of BioShock to life. The role involves driving narrative content from concept through completion, producing scripts across critical-path storylines, side content, and systemic dialogue, and creating character biographies, sample writing, and casting sides for voice talent. You will implement narrative content and scripts in the game engine using Unreal Engine and proprietary narrative tools. You will also participate in play sessions, provide narrative and design feedback, and help refine writing pipelines and workflows. The writer will work cross-functionally with design, art, engineering, animation, and audio teams to realize creative goals, stay current on technological advancements, and help address development obstacles in delivering a AAA experience. The role calls for strong storytelling, communication, collaboration, ownership, adaptability, and receptiveness to feedback.
Requirements
- At least 7 years of professional experience writing for games, television, film, or theatre.
- Two to three 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, take ownership, and drive clear solutions.
- A portfolio demonstrating high-caliber storytelling and the ability to respond constructively and quickly to critique and feedback.
- Writing samples, preferably two to three, are required for an interview.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to articulate complex ideas, adapt information for diverse audiences, and deliver difficult feedback with empathy and professionalism.
- Experience working in cross-disciplinary teams.
- Ability to maintain effectiveness and quality under pressure, ambiguity, and changing priorities.
- Strong listening and relationship-building skills, with tact and emotional intelligence when navigating differing perspectives and organizational complexity.
- Openness to feedback and direction, willingness to learn, and ability to produce prompt, high-quality revisions.
- Ability to take ownership, drive work forward autonomously, and maintain attention to detail, organization, and quality.
- For candidates located in Quebec, professional proficiency in both French and English is required.
Nice To Haves
- Video game writing credits are strongly preferred.
- Hands-on experience with narrative game tools and Unreal Engine.
- Two to three writing samples are preferred.
Responsibilities
- Drive narrative content from concept through completion, maintaining consistent tone and thematic depth across the game.
- Write scripts across narrative tiers, including 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 the game engine using Unreal Engine and proprietary narrative tools.
- Participate in play sessions, provide constructive narrative and design feedback, and assist in refining writing pipelines and workflows.
- Collaborate across design, art, engineering, animation, and audio teams to realize creative goals.
- Stay current on technological advancements and identify solutions to developmental obstacles.
Benefits
- 401(k) plan eligibility
- Employee Stock Purchase Program eligibility
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Basic life insurance coverage
- 14 paid holidays per calendar year
- Paid vacation time of 15 to 25 days per calendar year, or eligibility to participate in the company's discretionary time off program
- Up to 10 paid sick days per calendar year
- Paid parental and compassionate leave
- Mental health and other wellness support programs
- Family planning support through Maven
- Commuter benefits
- Reimbursements for fitness-related expenses
- Potential bonus and/or equity awards
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
