Narrative Director

3 Months ago • 10 Years + • $134,000 PA - $247,900 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

As a Narrative Director, you will oversee the development of the story and campaign of Diablo content, collaborating with narrative and quest designers to bring the narrative to life in gameplay and campaign structures. You'll work closely with other design and discipline leaders to maintain a shared vision, uphold a player-first approach, and develop best practices while retaining the core elements that make Diablo great.
Must have:
  • 10+ years of game design experience
  • Extensive background in narrative design
  • Inspire narrative and quest design teams
  • Deep understanding of ARPG gameplay
  • Strong project management skills
Perks:
  • Medical, dental, vision insurance
  • 401(k) with Company match
  • Paid holidays and vacation
  • Mental health & wellbeing programs
  • Free and discounted games

Job Details

We Need You  

The minions of hell are growing stronger… 

Join us as we continue to shape the Diablo universe! Diablo games are action RPG experiences with endless evil to slaughter, countless abilities to master, nightmarish Dungeons, and legendary loot. Come work with us, and together we’ll create something amazing. Our team of passionate developers is growing. 

We are seeking an experienced design leader to assist in the creation of new ARPG experiences within one of Blizzard’s most iconic worlds, Diablo. As a Narrative Director, you will be responsible for overseeing the development of the story and campaign of exciting, memorable Diablo content. 

This role is anticipated to be a hybrid work position, with some work on-site and some work-from-home. The home studio for this role is Albany, NY, or Irvine, CA. 

Responsibilities 

  • Oversee the development of story outlines, quest structures, campaign flow and pacing, and other narrative content. 

  • Collaborate with narrative and quest designers to bring the narrative to life in gameplay and campaign structures. 

  • Work closely with other design and discipline leaders to maintain a shared vision and solve complex problems. 

  • Collaborate on cinematics and other cutscenes with key stakeholders. 

  • Uphold a player-first approach, driving the team with a passion to understand and deliver to our dedicated game community. 

  • Develop best practices to ensure continuous evolution within the industry while retaining the core elements that make Diablo great. 

  • Champion Blizzard culture, influencing the shaping of our design values and projecting them to the industry at large. 

Minimum Requirements 

  • 10+ years of professional game design experience, with at least 5 years working on game narratives in a leadership capacity. 

  • Extensive background in narrative design. 

  • Proven ability to inspire narrative and quest design teams to deliver engaging, high-quality stories and experiences. 

  • Deep understanding of ARPG gameplay and player motivations. 

  • Strong project management skills with the ability to maintain a strategic vision. 

  • Extensive professional experience with AAA game engines such as Unreal and Unity. 

  • Strong documentation skills and effective strategies to communicate and promote designs. 

Your Platform  

Best known for iconic video game universes including Warcraft®, Overwatch®, Diablo®, and StarCraft®, Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. (www.blizzard.com), a division of Activision Blizzard, which was acquired by Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT), is a premier developer and publisher of entertainment experiences. Blizzard Entertainment has created some of the industry’s most critically acclaimed and genre-defining games over the last 30 years, with a track record that includes multiple Game of the Year awards. Blizzard Entertainment engages tens of millions of players around the world with titles available on PC via Battle.net®, Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, iOS, and Android.  

Our World  

Activision Blizzard, Inc., is one of the world's largest and most successful interactive entertainment companies and is at the intersection of media, technology and entertainment. We are home to some of the most beloved entertainment franchises including Call of Duty®, World of Warcraft®, Overwatch®, Diablo®, Candy Crush and Bubble Witch™. Our combined entertainment network delights hundreds of millions of monthly active users in 196 countries, making us the largest gaming network on the planet!  

Our ability to build immersive and innovative worlds is only enhanced by diverse teams working in an inclusive environment.  We aspire to have a culture where everyone can thrive in order to connect and engage the world through epic entertainment. We provide a suite of benefits that promote physical, emotional and financial well-being for ‘Every World’ - we’ve got our employees covered!  

  
The videogame industry and therefore our business is fast-paced and will continue to evolve. As such, the duties and responsibilities of this role may be changed as directed by the Company at any time to promote and support our business and relationships with industry partners.  

We love hearing from anyone who is enthusiastic about changing the games industry. Not sure you meet all qualifications? Let us decide! Research shows that women and members of other under-represented groups tend to not apply to jobs when they think they may not meet every qualification, when, in fact, they often do! We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage you to apply.   

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable assistance to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you are a disabled individual requiring an accommodation to apply for an open position, please email your request to accommodationrequests@activisionblizzard.com. General employment questions cannot be accepted or processed here. Thank you for your interest.   

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status, among other characteristics.   

Rewards

We provide a suite of benefits that promote physical, emotional and financial well-being for ‘Every World’ - we’ve got our employees covered!  Subject to eligibility requirements, the Company offers comprehensive benefits including:

  • Medical, dental, vision, health savings account or health reimbursement account, healthcare spending accounts, dependent care spending accounts, life and AD&D insurance, disability insurance;
  • 401(k) with Company match, tuition reimbursement, charitable donation matching;
  • Paid holidays and vacation, paid sick time, floating holidays, compassion and bereavement leaves, parental leave;
  • Mental health & wellbeing programs, fitness programs, free and discounted games, and a variety of other voluntary benefit programs like supplemental life & disability, legal service, ID protection, rental insurance, and others;
  • If the Company requires that you move geographic locations for the job, then you may also be eligible for relocation assistance.

Eligibility to participate in these benefits may vary for part time and temporary full-time employees and interns with the Company.  You can learn more by visiting https://www.benefitsforeveryworld.com/.

In the U.S., the standard base pay range for this role is $134,000.00 - $247,900.00 Annual. These values reflect the expected base pay range of new hires across all U.S. locations. Ultimately, your specific range and offer will be based on several factors, including relevant experience, performance, and work location. Your Talent Professional can share this role’s range details for your local geography during the hiring process. In addition to a competitive base pay, employees in this role may be eligible for incentive compensation. Incentive compensation is not guaranteed. While we strive to provide competitive offers to successful candidates, new hire compensation is negotiable.

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