Game Writer

Cloud Imperium Games; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative gaming studio in Manchester is seeking a Game Writer to craft engaging narratives for Star Citizen. Responsibilities include writing cinematic scripts and collaborating with designers to create immersive experiences. Ideal candidates have game development knowledge and excellent communication skills. This role offers a creative environment and opportunities for advancement within the studio.

Qualifications

• Experience as a professional writer with knowledge of game development processes.
• Ability to take criticism and execute feedback during revisions.
• Strong capability to work across multiple teams and time zones.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing cinematic style scripts and lore for Star Citizen.
• Work with game designers and artists to create compelling narratives.
• Represent the Narrative department in community interactions.

Skills

Excellent English communication

Collaboration

Versatility in writing formats

Proactivity

Leadership in narrative development

Job description

Cloud Imperium Games is looking for a talented Game Writer to join the Narrative team to craft unique and fun story experiences for Star Citizen. Whether it's scripting mission content, crafting an alien culture, or generating dialogue for the numerous NPCs, the Narrative team interfaces with almost all the other teams in the company to build an immersive universe for our players.

• Assist in the development of CIG's intellectual properties, focused on writing cinematic style scripts, non-linear scripts, spreadsheets of wildlines / barks, short fiction, design docs, and marketing copy to help in the construction of the Star Citizen universe.
• Work closely with directors, game designers and artists to develop epic entertainment experiences for an international audience.
• Create and collaborate on strong, dynamic stories and characters with compelling and believable voices.
• Represent the Narrative department to make sure that designs and assets conform to preexisting lore, generate lore to support new design and art choices, and generally maintain level of quality throughout published materials.
• Represent the Narrative department and Cloud Imperium Games when interacting with the community. We are a forward-facing company, who are developing an exciting new universe in full view of the public.
• Other duties and responsibilities assigned by Cloud Imperium Games that are reasonably consistent with employee's skills and experience.
  Experience as a professional writer with knowledge and experience in game development processes (MMOs particularly) and/or interactive storytelling.
• Excellent English communication and written skills.
• Be collaborative. Writers should be able to take criticism and execute feedback as they navigate multiple rounds of revisions and rewrites.
• Be versatile and comfortable writing in a variety of formats and styles (from screenplay to prose to marketing) and shift creatively from writing about an alien civilization's religion to an in-fiction marketing blurb about a ship rocket.
• Be proactive and self-motivated, capable of working across multiple offices/time zones with minimal supervision while adhering to the creative vision of the game.
• Act as a leader, guiding the development of narrative across projects while assisting other members of the narrative team to craft stories and lore by providing detailed feedback and instructions.
• Able to complete tasks within given time constraints while maintaining a positive, team-oriented attitude.
• A love of pushing the boundaries of what can be done in gaming and a desire to advance within the company.

So, if you are an enthusiastic and self-starting writer, please apply for this role immediately!

Founded in 2012 by renowned game developer Chris Roberts, Cloud Imperium Games (CIG) is one of the largest global independent studios, dedicated to delivering next-generation AAA games. CIG prides itself in thinking outside the box, encouraging creativity and developing ground-breaking technology. CIG believes in raising the bar for the gaming industry and the community as a whole.

CIG is a global company, staunchly committed to cultivating a culture and workplace that celebrates all backgrounds, lifestyles, and perspectives. Together, we are creating a space where authentic recognition, appreciation, and understanding of the importance of diversity is fostered by everyone. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strive to build a team that represents all walks of life, and we want every employee to bring all the things that make them unique to the work environment. The universe is as vast and varied as the people in it, and it's our differences that make it special.