Narrative Designer Jam City

Montserrat College-Art Gallery; San Francisco, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited vacation

Medical + dental + vision insurance

Life insurance & 401k

Wellness programs

Parental leave

Job summary

Jam City is seeking an experienced Narrative Designer to elevate the storytelling and writing for a hit mobile title, Hogwarts Mystery. The role centers on owning narrative concepts from initial concept through final product while collaborating with top industry talent in a fast-paced environment.

The position sits in our San Francisco office 5x per week. Qualified applicants should be ready to relocate to the Bay Area and work closely with Lead Designers, Product, Design, and Production to

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.

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, address feedback, incorporate notes, and execute revisions from internal teams and external partners.

Skills

Narrative design

Game writing

Dialogue scripting

Branching stories

F2P mobile design

Creative collaboration

proofreading & copyediting

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.

*Please note this role sits in our San Francisco office 5x week. All applicants must be in the bay area, or willing to relocate. Thank you!

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 scopeIntegrate 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 goalsInnovate 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