Senior Narrative Designer (Writer)

1 Year ago • 5 Years + • Game Story Writing Narratived Design • $80,800 PA - $149,400 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

As a Senior Narrative writer, you will be a key contributor to the story of the games. Your work will support the vision driven by the Creative and Narrative Directors. The role involves developing interactive stories, supporting project goals, participating in narrative/scripted events, understanding gameplay elements, writing for various media, promoting excellence in storytelling, and mitigating project risks. The ideal candidate will have experience in TV, Film and game writing. Experience with cinematic writing and in-game dialogue is highly coveted. Also if you’ve written on produced feature films or television scripts, we would like to hear from you.
Must have:
  • Develop compelling interactive stories.
  • Champion a story vision for project goals.
  • Participate in narrative/scripted events.
  • Understand gameplay elements and effects.
  • Write for various media.
Perks:
  • Medical, dental, vision, health savings account.
  • 401(k) with Company match.
  • Paid holidays and vacation.
  • Mental health & wellbeing programs.

Job Details

Job Title:

Senior Narrative Designer (Writer) (Temporary) - Infinity Ward

Requisition ID:

R025336

Job Description:

Your Platform

Founded in 2002, Infinity Ward is the original studio behind the Call of Duty® franchise. The titles developed by Infinity Ward have won more than 200 "Game of the Year" awards and 100 "Editor's Choice" awards, among many other industry accolades. Some of our previous titles include: Call of Duty®: Ghosts, Call of Duty®: Infinite Warfare and most recently, Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare II

A critically acclaimed studio, Infinity Ward is proud to have one of the most passionate and talented development teams in the industry.  We love to have as much fun as the games we create, and it shows in our relaxed, yet diligent, workplace environment.  We believe that making the best games relies on having the best people, so we like to look after ours. We enjoy having fun with top-notch events that everyone gets involved with.

Infinity Ward is wholly owned by Activision. To learn more about our studio, please visit us at https://www.infinityward.com/, on Facebook at  https://www.facebook.com/InfinityWard/, and @InfinityWard on Twitter.

As a Senior Narrative writer, you will act as one of several key contributors to the story of our games.  Your work will support the vision driven by the Creative and Narrative Directors. The ideal candidate will have previous experience in TV, Film and game writing. In addition, they should have outstanding communication skills, excellent understanding of story and game structure, and the ability to work within established narrative canon and gameplay goals. 

Experience with cinematic writing, in-game dialogue across story and multiplayer game modes is highly coveted. Additionally, if you’ve written on produced feature films or television scripts, we would like to hear from you. Bonus points if you have experience in military or action adventure games or entertainment products.

Priorities can often change in a fast-paced environment like ours, so this role includes, but is not limited to, the following responsibilities:   

  • Develop fresh and compelling interactive stories, consistent with company game philosophy and vision
  • Proactively champion a story vision that supports overarching project goals through structure, character, and theme
  • Participate in the development of assets related to narrative/scripted events (gameplay, audio, art), as well as in their implementation and debug. Own and master tools and systems related to narrative
  • Spec and oversee the creation of systems to support key story beats within the game experience through the narrative proper (gameplay production, dialogue, scripted events)
  • Understand gameplay elements and assess how they could affect the development of the story. Present collaborative solutions for adjustments as conflicts arise
  • Write for various media (e.g., in-game copy, cinematic scripts, story bible documentation, pitch documentation, short stories, promotional copy)
  • Promote excellence in storytelling craft through feedback and direction
  • Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks

Qualifications:

  • 5+ years of game development experience
  • 3+ shipped titles with a narrative design or writing credit
  • Bachelor’s degree in a creative or communication-focused field, or equivalent work experience
  • Excellent creative writing abilities
  • Excellent verbal communication skills
  • Strong understanding of game production
  • Passion for storytelling and interactive media

Our World

At Activision, we strive to create the most iconic brands in gaming and entertainment. We’re driven by our mission to deliver unrivaled gaming experiences for the world to enjoy, together. We are home to some of the most beloved entertainment franchises including Call of Duty®, Crash Bandicoot™, Tony Hawk’s™ Pro Skater™, and Guitar Hero®. As a leading worldwide developer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and products, our “press start” is simple: delight hundreds of millions of players around the world with innovative, fun, thrilling, and engaging entertainment experiences.

We’re not just looking back at our decades-long legacy; we’re forging ahead to keep advancing gameplay with some of the most popular titles and sophisticated technology in the world. We have bold ambitions to create the most inclusive company as we know our success comes from the passionate, creative, and diverse teams within our organization. 

We’re in the business of delivering fun and unforgettable entertainment for our player community to enjoy. And our future opportunities have never been greater — this could be your opportunity to level up. 

Ready to Activate Your Future? 

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.

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 $80,800.00 - $149,400.00 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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