Narrative Designer

Jamcity; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited Vacation, Paid Sick Days,Kin

Medical and Dental & Vision coverage

Life Insurance, 401k, FSAs

Wellness Activities & Programs

12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave

Happy Hours

Company Events

Job summary

Jam City in San Francisco is seeking an experienced Narrative Designer to bring expert writing and game design to Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery. You’ll own the narrative process from concept to final product, collaborating with top industry talent and coordinating with product, design, production, art and animation to align with free-to-play goals.

The role requires multi-project coordination, strong dialogue scripting, and a passion for serialized storytelling within a fast-paced creative

Qualifications

• 3+ years Narrative Design and Game Writing experience, or equivalent.
• Experience scripting dialogue for large casts of original and canon characters.
• Experience structuring and tracking multiple branching storylines.
• General knowledge of F2P mobile game design pipelines and current market trends.
• Ability to efficiently juggle multiple responsibilities without compromising quality.
• Ability to self-prioritize in a fast-paced creative environment.
• Exceptional proofreading and copyediting skills.
• Outstanding written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Knowledge of Harry Potter brand and canon.
• Serialized storytelling and screenwriting experience.
• Live Ops experience.

Responsibilities

• Structure and write story pitches, outlines, and scenes with substantial dialogue within tight deadlines.
• Communicate the narrative vision across internal departments and with brand partners.
• Shape high-level overarching stories for upcoming features, events, and content releases.
• Pitch ideas for on-brand story arcs and quests, integrating writing with design for monetization.
• Coordinate Narrative with Product, Design, Production, Art, and Animation to align with F2P goals.

Skills

Narrative Design

Game Writing

Dialogue scripting

Story structure

Communication

Live Ops experience

Canon knowledge

Job description

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Narrative Designer to bring their expert writing and game design skills to our hit mobile game Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery. You’ll have the opportunity to collaborate with top industry talent and take ownership in the narrative process from initial concept to final product.

Qualified applicants will be asked to complete a Harry Potter Narrative Design/Writing test.

Responsibilities

• Structure and write story pitches, outlines, character-driven scenes with substantial dialogue, and ancillary copy within tight deadlines, owning the process from concept to final product
• Communicate the narrative vision of the game’s Lead Designers verbally and in writing, across internal departments and with external brand partners
• Help shape high-level overarching stories for upcoming features, events, and/or large content releases
• Proactively contribute in brainstorming sessions by pitching ideas for researched on-brand story arcs and quests within limited art and design scope. Integrate inventive writing with design to support both creative and monetization objectives
• Work directly with Product, Design, Production, Art, and Animation to coordinate all facets of Narrative with F2P mobile business goals. Innovate with high accuracy across multiple iterations, addressing feedback, incorporating notes, and executing revisions from internal teams and external partners

Qualifications

• 3+ years Narrative Design and Game Writing experience, or equivalent
• Experience scripting dialogue for large casts of original and canon characters
• Experience structuring and tracking multiple branching storylines
• General knowledge of F2P mobile game design pipelines and current market trends
• Ability to efficiently juggle multiple responsibilities without compromising creative quality
• Ability to self-prioritize assignments in a rapidly shifting, fast-paced creative environment
• Exceptional proofreading and copyediting skills
• Outstanding written and interpersonal communication skills
• Knowledge of Harry Potter brand and canon
• Serialized storytelling and screenwriting experience
• Live Ops experience

Benefits

• Unlimited Vacation, Paid Sick Days, Kin Care & Holidays
• 100% Covered Medical and Company-Sponsored Dental & Vision (Plans Vary)
• Life Insurance, 401k, Flexible Spending Accounts, & More
• Wellness Activities & Programs
• 12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave
• Happy Hours
• Company Events

*Only applies to full-time positions.

Location & Relocation

*Please note this role sits in our San Francisco office 5x week. All applicants must be in the Bay Area, or willing to relocate.

Compensation

Pay Range: $55,000 — $78,000 salary per year.

This range is based on a full-time position and may be modified in the future. It may also be supplemented with annual bonuses, short- and long-term incentives, and program-specific awards.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Jam City is an equal opportunity employer. We enthusiastically accept our responsibility to make employment decisions without regard to race, age, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, religion, ethnicity, marital, or domestic partnerships status, disability, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, veteran status, domestic violence victim status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expressions, or any other classification protected by federal, state, and local laws. Our management is committed to following this policy with respect to hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, recruiting, pay, and other forms of compensation, training, and general treatment during employment.