Senior Technical Narrative Designer

2 Months ago • 5 Years + • Game Story Writing/Narrative Design • $121,624 PA - $184,368 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

Sony Interactive Entertainment is seeking a Senior Technical Narrative Designer to contribute to an unannounced AAA title. Responsibilities include collaborating with the Lead Narrative Designer to realize the narrative vision, designing and implementing narrative systems using visual scripting, Maya, and in-house tools, working with cross-discipline partners for seamless narrative integration, contributing to narrative design processes, collaborating with engineering on tools, and supporting the game's tone and themes. The ideal candidate possesses 5+ years of experience in narrative design with at least one shipped AAA title, deep experience with game editors and engines, and strong collaboration and communication skills. The role requires expertise in narrative systems and mechanisms, knowledge of competitive products, and a demonstrated ability to execute a narrative vision.
Must have:
  • 5+ years experience in narrative design (AAA title)
  • Experience with game editors, tools, and engines
  • Narrative system design & implementation
  • Collaboration & communication skills
  • Ability to execute narrative vision
Perks:
  • Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Job Details

Why PlayStation?

PlayStation isn’t just the Best Place to Play — it’s also the Best Place to Work. Today, we’re recognized as a global leader in entertainment producing The PlayStation family of products and services including PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, PlayStation®VR, PlayStation®Plus, acclaimed PlayStation software titles from PlayStation Studios, and more.

PlayStation also strives to create an inclusive environment that empowers employees and embraces diversity. We welcome and encourage everyone who has a passion and curiosity for innovation, technology, and play to explore our open positions and join our growing global team.

The PlayStation brand falls under Sony Interactive Entertainment, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sony Corporation.

 

Join the award-winning team that created God of War

We are seeking a Sr Narrative Designer for the development of a new unannounced title! If you love collaborating with talented developers to create genre-defining games, join us as we embark on a new journey.

The ideal candidate not only has deep knowledge of writing complex narratives for games, but is capable of executing the narrative within the game through the intended player experience. This individual will be responsible for designing and implementing narrative systems that support the project goals.

Responsibilities

  • Work with the Lead Narrative Designer to ensure that the intended narrative vision is realized through designing quality and efficient narrative systems and integration of narrative scenes into the game
  • Utilize visual scripting systems, Maya, and in-house tools to author narrative content
  • Implement narrative sequences, mechanics and systems
  • Work closely with Design and cross-discipline partners to ensure the full realization of the narrative vision in the player experience
  • Contribute to the narrative design process in collaboration with the Lead Narrative Designer and stakeholders
  • Collaborate with engineering to develop tools that support efficient and iterative development of narrative content
  • Support the tone, voice and deeper themes of the game based on the overall game direction
  • Maintain a studio environment and team culture that supports a quality focused experience

Requirements

  • 5+ years of experience in a professional narrative or design role including at least one shipped AAA game title
  • Deep experience with game editors, production tools, and engines
  • Experience owning a feature from concept through implementation
  • Knowledge of contemporary gameplay and narrative design, with an understanding of different narrative systems/delivery mechanisms
  • Knowledge of competitive products as well as a personal understanding of God of War games
  • Skills and experience to quickly turn around feedback
  • Strong collaboration, communication, and organizational skills
  • Ability to work in a dynamic, fast paced team environment

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At SIE, working with our partners, we consider several factors when setting each role’s base pay range, including the competitive benchmarking data for the market and geographic location. 

Please note that the individual base pay range may vary based on job-related factors which may include knowledge, skills, experience, and location.

In addition, this role is eligible for benefit offerings that include medical, dental, and vision. Click here to learn more.

The estimated base pay range for this role is listed below, this is an hourly rate.

$58.95 - $88.37 USD

Equal Opportunity Statement:

Sony is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender (including gender identity, gender expression and gender reassignment), race (including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, marital or civil partnership status, disability, age, sexual orientation, pregnancy, maternity or parental status, trade union membership or membership in any other legally protected category.

We strive to create an inclusive environment, empower employees and embrace diversity. We encourage everyone to respond. 

PlayStation is a Fair Chance employer and qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered for employment.

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