Senior Narrative Designer

36 Minutes ago • 5 Years +

Game Story Writing Narratived Design

Job Description

Highdive, a NetEase Games Thunderfire studio, seeks a Senior Narrative Designer for a new IP. This role involves crafting narrative moments across levels, aligning with the game's vision, and collaborating across departments to create an exceptional player experience. The ideal candidate will design and implement intricate narrative systems that seamlessly integrate into the game's story.

Good To Have:

Proven experience in owning a feature from concept to implementation.
Shipped at least one AAA game title.

Must Have:

Work with Level and Game Designers on story beats.
Implement and integrate Narrative content in-engine.
Contribute to Narrative Design process and workflow.
Strategize scenarios supporting narrative vision for maps.
Collaborate with Level Art, Audio, Animation for narrative vision.
Compile and organize narrative documentation.
Collaborate with writers for cinematics and branching dialogue.
Minimum 5+ years in narrative or design role.
Extensive familiarity with game editors, production tools, game engines.
Familiarity with establishing and iterating pipelines.
Knowledge of contemporary gameplay and narrative design.
Understanding of various narrative systems and delivery methods.
Ability to quickly respond to feedback and iterate on designs.
Strong collaboration, communication, and organizational skills.
Comfortable in dynamic, fast-paced team environment.
Experience in writing cinematics, branching dialogue, chatter.

Perks:

Flexibility of remote work or comfort of offices
Insurance coverage and telemedicine from day one
Transportation and meal allowance
Referral bonus
RRSP with employer contribution

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Senior Narrative Designer

Highdive, a NetEase Games Thunderfire development studio – is part of one of the leading developers and publishers in the gaming industry. The goal of Highdive is to ignite players’ passionate minds and curiosity, foster creative expression, and spread joy and wonder.

This is a rare chance to work on a new IP. This position of Narrative Designer would be to help craft narrative moments throughout our levels according to the game’s narrative vision. They will need to collaborate between departments to design a great player experience.

The ideal candidate possesses extensive expertise in crafting intricate narratives for games and can seamlessly integrate these narratives into the player experience. Their responsibilities include designing and implementing narrative systems that support and enhance the story overall.

Responsibilities:

Work with our Level and Game Designers to turn their technical needs into cleverly crafted story beats.
Implement and integrate Narrative content in-engine.
Contribute to the Narrative Design process and workflow.
Help strategize scenarios that support the narrative vision for each map.
Work closely with other departments such as Level Art, Audio, Animation & more to help craft a full realization of the narrative vision to the player.
Help compile and organize narrative documentation.
Collaborate with a team of writers in crafting meaningful cinematics and branching dialogue.

Experience Required:

A minimum of 5+ years working in a narrative or design role.
Technical Proficiency: Extensive familiarity with game editors, production tools, and game engines.
Pipeline Development: Familiarity around establishing and iterating pipelines.
Narrative Expertise: Knowledge of contemporary gameplay and narrative design, with an understanding of various narrative systems and delivery methods.
Feedback Agility: Ability to quickly respond to feedback and iterate on designs.
Collaboration Skills: Strong collaboration, communication, and organizational skills.
Adaptability: Comfortable working in a dynamic, fast-paced team environment.
Scriptwriting: Experience in writing cinematics, branching dialogue, chatter etc.

Bonus/Nice to Have:

Proven experience in owning a feature from concept to implementation.
Shipped at least one AAA game title.

Why could we be the perfect place for you:

We offer the unique experience of being part of the foundation of a new international game team right in the heart of Montreal, which benefits from the rich diversity of its members and the cultural exchange with our partners in Hangzhou.

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