Lead Writer Production - F/M/NB

The position

Job description

Why do we need a Lead Writer Production?

We are looking for a Lead Writer Production to drive the execution and integration of all narrative content in our AAA project Age of Bharat. This person will act as both a production anchor and a lead for writers, ensuring that dialogues, cutscenes, and story documents are delivered on time, aligned with the project’s creative direction, and consistent with the Indian Epics foundation of the game. The recruit will join the project at a post-conception and pre-production stage (alpha), where the emphasis is on execution and integration of existing creative material. Any creative inputs provided by this person must be aligned with the established narrative framework and source documents, reinforcing consistency rather than expanding scope. They will manage a team of a few writers directly, and work closely with the design and production teams as well as external narrative contributors. Their mission is not to reinvent the creative vision but to ensure its faithful, timely, and high-quality execution across the project.

Core Mandate (3 main missions)

• Lead and coordinate the writing team: oversee daily workflow, review deliverables, and mentor writers.
• Drive narrative execution: ensure that dialogues, cutscenes, and supporting documents are delivered on schedule, respecting the creative framework and Indian Epics source material.
• Cross-team alignment: collaborate with design, cinematics, and production to integrate narrative seamlessly into gameplay and visuals.

Success Criteria (What are we expecting from you in the next months)

• Writers’ work is well-structured, scheduled, and tracked, with clear milestones.
• Dialogues and cutscenes are delivered on time and integrated smoothly into the builds.
• Narrative execution is recognized as reliable, consistent, and faithful to the Indian Epics.
• Other departments view this role as the reference point for narrative execution.

Key information

• Accepting permanent staff and freelance candidates
• Availability: ASAP (if available later, do not hesitate to apply!)
• Location: Full remote possible (Europe only)
• Compensation and Benefits:

We partner with Deel to facilitate hiring globally, ensuring compliance with local labor laws and providing tailored benefits for each country. This collaboration allows us to offer competitive packages and seamless onboarding for our international team members, enhancing their employment experience no matter where they are located.

• Few links about us
• We released the first trailer: https://tinyurl.com/yd9k7fa8
• Our website: https://tinyurl.com/2ae4hxuu
• A short article about us: https://tinyurl.com/mr23zkkb
• Good summary of our game: https://tinyurl.com/bdzxd9cc

Preferred experience

Hard skills

• Mandatory to start the hiring process:
• Proven experience as Lead Writer or similar role on AAA or large-scale narrative-driven games.
• Strong leadership to manage and mentor a team of writers.
• Excellent project management and organizational skills (scheduling, tracking, milestone delivery).
• Excellent English writing/editing skills to validate dialogue and text quality.
• Nice to have (not mandatory but it will be a plus!)
• Familiarity with Indian Epics and cultural context.
• Experience with cinematic pipelines (VO, mocap, cutscene integration).
• Knowledge of narrative tools (Articy, Ink, in-house systems).
• Experience collaborating with external authors or consultants.

Recruitment process

1. First conversation (20 min) by video call with Arthur (Recruiter): To learn more about your experience, your expectations and Novaquark

2. Hiring Manager interview (1 hour) withVincent Boiteau (Studio Manager) : To meet your futur manager and to go deeper in our current context

3. Technical interview (1 hour) via video call with Francisc (Design Director) and François (Production Director): To assess your leadership skills and to go deeper regarding your experience as a writer

Throughout the entire recruitment process, Arthur will ensure follow-up and coordination. Do not hesitate to send your portfolio in addition to your CV to showcase your creations!