Writer

Job Description

Remedy Entertainment, the creator of Control®, Max Payne®, Alan Wake® and one of the leading independent game studios in the world, is looking for a Writer to create high quality gaming experiences for the next generation of games.

As a Writer at Remedy, you will be a part of our Narrative Team and work with us to create dialogue, characters, collectibles, marketing materials, the works.

Our writing team is small, tight-knit, and deeply collaborative. You will work closely with other departments to iterate and implement your writing, and you’ll be expected to produce writing that supports other departments’ work. Writers are part of the team, no lone typewriters in dark rooms here!

We are looking for somebody to bring ideas and help expand the stories for multiple franchises while maintaining the style and general oddness of Remedy games.

We enthusiastically welcome diverse viewpoints and backgrounds. We at Remedy value and are committed to ensuring an inclusive and safe work environment for all our team members.

WHAT YOU GET TO DO

• Under the direction of the project’s Lead Writer, write and edit compelling dialogue for characters and missions, delivered within a properly structured screenplay.
• Write optional narrative content and in-game text (menus, level descriptions, tutorials, etc.) as required by the project.
• Collaborate with and seek feedback from all colleagues (not just writers).
• Accept and deliver feedback in a thoughtful and professional manner.
• Assist in creating and maintaining documentation as needed to communicate the game’s story elements both internally and externally.
• Learn and use our in-house narrative tools to write, edit, and track content.
• Support VO/Performance Capture sessions as needed.
• Be open and available for communication, proactively delivering clear and reliable information.
• Support the narrative needs of the project and game team as required.

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE ROLE

• Previous experience as a creative writer in a professional capacity. This doesn’t have to be games! Anything that shows ideation, iteration, and completion of writing in a creative field.
• Excellent writer with an ear for characterization and dialogue.
• Excellent written and verbal English (preferably native level).
• Flexible and adaptable to changing circumstances and production realities.
• You thrive working in a team environment, sharing ideas and learning from others. You are used to collaborating with colleagues across different departments and you are able to communicate and present your ideas in a clear and coherent way. As a team member, you are dedicated to contributing towards a friendly and inclusive work environment.
• You can also work independently, being organized and able to document your work.

Additional Skills We Would Like to See:

• Experience writing in an interactive medium
• Experience working with actors and directors
• Experience working in established franchises with existing lore and characters

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?

• At Remedy, you get to work on awesome, memorable gaming experiences for our players in a studio where your input is valued, and your creative freedom is encouraged.
• We offer a collaborative environment that values both individual and teamwork, ensuring that everyone’s voice is heard and workloads stay manageable. We believe in and support work-life balance — happy people work better!
• We offer an extensive set of employee benefits and an annual bonus system as well as opportunities for you to develop your skills further. On top of this, in Finland and Sweden you get up to 5 weeks of paid vacation, in addition to public holidays and other special occasions.
• We have two offices, one in Finland, in the Helsinki metropolitan area, and one in Stockholm, Sweden. Both locations are well known for their exceptional quality of life, free education and pristine nature at your doorstep.
• If you are not already in Finland or Sweden, our relocation service is there every step of the way to take care of you. You can concentrate on work, while we take care of everything else.
• Our studio is embracing a hybrid work model that gives you the flexibility to work from home and have valuable face-to-face time with your colleagues.

To apply, please fill in the application form with your CV (English), A portfolio of relevant writing samples (a writing test will also need to be completed) and other information relevant to the position. This position will be filled as soon as suitable applicants are found.