Narrative Director

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.