Narrative Designer & Writer

5 Months ago • 5 Years +

Game Story Writing Narratived Design

Job Description

Icefall Interactive is seeking a Narrative Designer & Writer to join their team. The role involves collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to define and execute the creative vision of the game. Responsibilities include developing narrative techniques, writing story treatments, character bios, and scripts. The designer will work closely with designers to integrate narrative with gameplay and manage script documentation. They will also need to respond to feedback and understand how gameplay elements affect the story. The ideal candidate should be a passionate storyteller with strong writing and collaboration skills.

Good To Have:

Experience shipping a title on multiple platforms and input devices
Experience playing modern Space Combat Games
Interest in single-player and co-op gaming

Must Have:

5+ years of game development experience as a writer or narrative designer
Shipped at least two AAA game titles as a narrative designer or game writer
Understanding of game and narrative development processes
Knowledge of games, interactive storytelling, character development, scriptwriting
Self-direction and ability to thrive in a dynamic environment
Strong inter-disciplinary and collaboration skills
Excellent creative writing abilities
Passionate storyteller with a strong interest in game narratives
Writing samples demonstrating skill and proficiency

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Narrative Designer & Writer

NELSON, BC, CANADA / WRITER / CONTRACT

Icefall Interactive is looking for a Narrative Designer & Writer to join our team. Are you passionate about writing stories, creating compelling characters, constructing memorable scenes, and servicing the needs of the game before all else? Do you recognize that constructing and implementing an effective narrative consists of far more than just writing a cool plot and kick-ass cutscenes? If so, this role could be for you!

Responsibilities

Work with multidisciplinary team members to help define and deliver on the creative vision
Develop narrative techniques and systems that will aid in the execution of our story inside the game space
Write story treatments, character bios, VO dialogue, cinematic scripts, casting documents, world building backstories, and other support materials as needed
Revise and edit scripts within deadlines based on internal and external feedback
Exceptional dialog skills are a must
Work closely with designers to merge narrative with gameplay to deliver a consistent and robust narrative
Manage the script and other dialogue related documentation, ensuring they are up to date, easy to access, and clear
Understand story requirements and deliver on the essential story and gameplay goals
Respond to feedback from creative leadership, design, audio, and production to enhance the narrative, clarify concerns, and facilitate the development process
Understand gameplay elements and assess how they could affect the development of the story
Present collaborative solutions for adjustments as conflicts arise

Requirements

5+ years of game development experience as a writer or narrative designer
Shipped at least two AAA game titles working either as a narrative designer or game writer
Understand the process of both game and narrative development, including how audio, art, level design and other disciplines can affect narrative and how they can be effectively leveraged to deliver a more comprehensive and engaging story
Knowledge of games and interactive storytelling, character development, scriptwriting, and user engagement. You must not only play video games, but understand them as a dramatic form
Self direction and a proven ability to thrive in a highly dynamic and technical environment
Strong inter-disciplinary & collaboration skills, including verbal and written skills
Excellent creative writing abilities
Be a passionate storyteller with a strong interest in advancing the quality of game narratives
Writing samples, as requested, that exemplify a skill level and proficiency of craft that specifically speaks to the position under consideration