Narrative Designer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited Vacation

Medical and Dental coverage

401k and FSAs

Wellness Programs

Parental Leave

Company Events

Job summary

Jam City is seeking an experienced Narrative Designer for Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery. You will own the narrative process from concept to final product, writing story pitches, outlines, and scenes with dialogue, and coordinating with cross-functional teams to align with free-to-play goals.

You’ll collaborate with product, design, production, art, and animation to shape high-level stories for features and events, while refining writing through multiple iterations and external partnerships.

Qualifications

• 3+ years Narrative Design and Game Writing experience
• 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

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

Skills

Narrative Design

Game Writing

Dialogue scripting

Story branching

F2P mobile games

Multitasking

Prioritization

Proofreading

Communication

Job description

As a leading mobile games developer, Jam City is looking to “level up” our talent. We’re on the hunt for innovators who consider themselves dynamic, collaborative and thrive in a fast-paced environment.

PERKS & 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.

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. If you’re a storytelling specialist looking for a role that offers fun creative challenges, we want to hear from you.

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

NICE TO HAVE

• Knowledge of Harry Potter brand and canon
• Serialized storytelling and screenwriting experience
• Live Ops experience

In compliance with local law, we are disclosing the compensation for this role.The range listed is just one component of Jam City's total compensation package for employees, which may also include annual bonuses, short- and long-term incentives, and program-specific awards. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. Starting pay for the successful applicant will depend on a variety of job-related factors, which may include education, training, experience, certifications, location, business needs, or market demands. This range is based on a full-time position. This range may be modified in the future. In addition, Jam City provides a variety of benefits to employees, including but not limited to medical, dental, vision, parental leave, paid time off, a 401(k) plan, life, disability, and accident insurance.Pay Range: $55,000 — $78,000 salary per year.

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OUR COMMITMENT TO EQUITY, DIVERSITY, & INCLUSION

We believe in creating games that unite people across the world and that showcase our commitment to providing an environment that is both inclusive and diverse for our players and employees. We strive to create a workforce that is reflective of our global player community as we know that we are stronger and better when we play together. To help promote an inclusive culture, we celebrate the visible and invisible diversity of our Jam Citizens through initiatives including Employee Resource Groups, cultural events, trainings, speaker series, and more.

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.

ABOUT JAM CITY

Jam City is a leading entertainment studio with a proven track record of creating some of the world’s most beloved casual puzzle and story-driven mobile games. As the creative force behind fan-favorite, award-winning titles such as Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery, Cookie Jam and Panda Pop, Jam City develops engaging and dynamic games that become an enduring part of our players’ lives. The company is headquartered in Los Angeles with a global network of studios and talent. For more information, please visit www.jamcity.com.