Lead Narrative Designer

1 Month ago • All levels • Game Story Writing Narratived Design

Job Summary

Job Description

The Lead Narrative Designer will be responsible for owning all aspects of story delivery for a new narrative-led AAA Open-World IP. They will collaborate with various teams to bring the narrative vision to life, empower the team to tell meaningful stories, exemplify initiative through creative solutions, lead the Narrative team, work closely with production, utilize writing skills, and implement narrative and dialogue systems. They will champion the department, create original narrative scripts, and own narrative reviews and implementation. The role offers a place of belonging, an environment of freedom and autonomy. The company values trust and respect and focuses on work-life balance.
Must have:
  • Own all aspects of story delivery for a new narrative-led AAA Open-World IP
  • Collaborate with writers, designers, and directors to bring the vision to life
  • Lead and Inspire the Narrative team ensuring alignment of narrative and game direction
  • Work closely with production to ensure timely delivery
  • Use your skills as a writer to guide and enhance the delivery of the game
Perks:
  • Salary £67,584 to £92,160 depending on experience
  • Plus bonus, benefits and perks
  • Monthly learning day
  • 30 days annual leave, plus bank holidays

Job Details

Lead Narrative Designer

Department: Narrative

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Warwick



Description

PLEASE NOT THE HIRING MANAGER FOR THIS ROLE IS ON PATERNITY LEAVE, WE'L TRY AND GET BACK TO YOU WHILE HE IS OFF BUT IF COULD BE LATE JUNE OR EARLY JULY WHEN WE GET BACK TO YOU.


Key Responsibilities

Our commitment to you is to offer a place of belonging, an environment of freedom & autonomy, where you feel challenged, motivated and appreciated.
 
At Maverick Games, we understand that professional fulfilment can only happen with a healthy home life balance.  You will be on a journey with us, and we want to understand you and help you fulfil your aspirations. What matters to you is important to us.
 
We value trust and respect, which means we will always be honest with you and guide you with the best intentions.
 
Be Inspired.
  • Own all aspects of story delivery for an exciting new narrative-led AAA Open-World IP
  • Collaborate with the Writers, Narrative Designers, Directors, and discipline heads to bring the narrative vision to life
  • You'll be empowered to tell meaningful stories with complex and interesting characters
 
Be Creative.
  • Exemplify initiative through creative solutions and proactive problem solving
  • Lead and Inspire the Narrative team ensuring alignment of narrative and game direction
  • Work closely with production to ensure timely delivery through organised management
  • Use your skills as a writer to guide and enhance the delivery of the game
  • Use the leading industry tools to implement narrative and dialogue systems
 
Be Innovative.
  • You'll champion your department throughout the studio with your passion for rich storytelling
  • Create original and dynamic narrative scripts which bring our world to life
  • Ownership of narrative reviews, script creation, and all narrative implementation
 
 
Be Rewarded. 
·        Salary £67,584 to £92,160 depending on experience.
·        Plus bonus, benefits and perks
·        Monthly learning day
·        30 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
 

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