Writer

1 Week ago • 3 Years + • $65,000 PA - $95,000 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

As a Writer, you will be responsible for shaping the future of storytelling in online multiplayer gaming. You will be working with a team of other writers and narrative designers to develop and execute the game’s vision. The role involves developing the game’s world, characters, and storylines, collaborating with design, art, and sound teams. You will also contribute to existing storylines, write descriptions, conduct research, provide feedback, and engage in engine work to bring ideas to life.
Must have:
  • 3+ years of writing experience
  • Experience crafting dialogue and storylines for games
Good to have:
  • Familiarity with Google and Microsoft Suite
  • Passion for diversity and representation in games

Job Details

WE ARE GAMEMAKERS

Who We Are:

We are a diverse team of developers driven by a passion for our art, united by our core values and inspired by a culture of inclusivity to build amazing games that thrill players everywhere. We pursue growth and innovation in an environment of safety and trust. Our culture is built on the belief that the more varied voices in our collective will strengthen our team and our games.  We are looking for our next teammate who will raise our bar and make us better.

Who You Are:

We’re looking for a Writer (12 month contract) to join our team and help us shape the future of storytelling in online multiplayer gaming. As a Writer, you’ll envision and bring vibrant and diverse characters to life and tell engaging and thrilling stories. You’ll drive and develop the game’s world, story and characters, working closely with the design, art, and sound teams to realize your vision. We’re a studio that values autonomy and self-drive in developers who are empowered to do the best work of their careers.  If this is you, let’s talk!

Responsibilities:

  • Work with a team of other writers and narrative designers to develop and execute the game’s vision.
  • Contribute to the further development of existing characters and storylines by writing and iterating on compelling, character-building dialogue.
  • Write descriptions of the world, characters, and history to serve as a resource for the game’s overall development.
  • Collaborate deeply with other disciplines and serve as a resource for other team members, inspiring and providing context to the content they are creating.
  • Conduct research and documentation, perform necessary editing tasks, provide feedback on works in progress through daily playtesting, and engage in hands-on engine work to bring ideas to life.

Required Qualifications:

  • 3+ years of professional writing experience, and at least 1 shipped title in a narrative or systems design role, preferably in the multiplayer/action space.
  • Experienced in crafting dialogue, barks, characters, and storylines for games, with proficiency in modern game engines such as Unreal and Unity.
  • Familiar with the unique challenges of design and storytelling in games, with a knack for developing creative solutions to enhance the development process.
  • Skilled in rapid iteration and collaboration based on feedback, especially when under tight deadlines and production constraints.
  • Strong passion for storytelling in games and an understanding of how to create representative and authentic characters by leveraging knowledge of today's pop culture and entertainment landscape.

Relevant experience:

  • Familiarity working in Google Suit, Microsoft Suit, and in-engine experience is a plus!
  • A passion for diversity & representation in games & game development.
  • A self-starter who can align with the team's goals but isn't hesitant to pitch their own creative solutions.

The pay range for this position in California at the start of employment is expected to be between $65,000 and $95,000 per year. However, base pay offered is based on market location and may vary further depending on individualized factors for job candidates, such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and other objective business considerations. Subject to those same considerations, the total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a bonus and/or equity awards, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an 'at-will position' and the company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation or benefit program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

SECURITY NOTICE -  We have recently been made aware of increasing occurrences of bad actors posing as company HR personnel to gain information from "potential candidates", in the form of job interviews and offers. These scams can be quite sophisticated and appear legitimate.

Please know that 31st Union and 2K never uses instant messaging apps to contact prospective employees or to conduct interviews.

If you believe you have been a victim of such a scam, you may fill out a complaint form at https://complaint.ic3.gov/ and https://reportfraud.ftc.gov/ detailing as much as possible. We are taking these matters very seriously and apologize for any inconvenience.

Join our mission: Bring fun, inspiration and awe to our lives and to our community: https://thirtyfirstunion.com/values

31st Union prides itself on the diversity of its team members, partners, and communities.  For this reason, we remain committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all aspects of the employment relationship, from recruitment and hiring through compensation, benefits, discipline and termination.  This means that employment at 31st Union depends on your substantive ability, objective qualifications and work ethic – not on your age, race (including traits historically associated with race, including, but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles), height, weight, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity and expression), alienage or citizenship status, transgender, military or veteran status, physical or mental disability (actual or perceived), medical condition, AIDS/HIV, denial of family and medical care leave, genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, pregnancy status, childbirth, breastfeeding (or related medical conditions), marital status or registered domestic partner status, political activity or affiliation, status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault or stalking, arrest record, or taking or requesting statutorily protected leaves, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local laws.

As an equal opportunity employer, we are also committed to ensuring that qualified individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation(s) to participate in the job application and/or interview process, to perform their essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.  Please contact us if you need to request a reasonable accommodation.

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About The Company

Established in 2019, 31st Union is a San Francisco Bay Area studio formed with a common purpose of crafting highly engaging entertainment and a commitment to putting fans first. We are an association of diverse game makers driven by a passion for our art and inspired by a culture of inclusivity to build games that thrill players everywhere. We cherish our studio independence and autonomy, and value the collaborative support of our publisher 2K and parent company Take-Two Interactive, one of the world’s leading interactive entertainment companies.

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