Senior Writer | AAA Narrative Architect

Cloud Chamber; Novato (CA); On-site; USD 92,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Paid sick days

Parental leave

Wellbeing programs

Family planning support

Commuter benefits

Fitness reimbursements

Job summary

Cloud Chamber is seeking a Senior Writer to shape the narrative vision for BioShock. You will collaborate with writers and designers to craft story arcs, dialogue, and characters that support overarching themes, bringing the game world to life.

You will drive content from concept to completion, create bios and sides for voice talent, and implement scripts into the game engine. A strong portfolio and 7+ years of experience are required, with a focus on high-quality storytelling.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of professional game-writing experience.
• 2–3 published works (video game credits preferred).
• Hands-on with narrative game tools and Unreal Engine.
• Ability to navigate ambiguity and drive clear solutions.
• Portfolio showcasing storytelling and responsiveness to critique and feedback.
• Writing samples (2–3) required to interview.

Responsibilities

• Drive narrative content from concept through completion, ensuring consistent tone and thematic depth across the game.
• Produce high-quality scripts across all narrative tiers, including critical path and side content.
• Create multidimensional character bios, sample writing, and casting sides for voice talent.
• Implement narrative content and scripts into the game engine using Unreal Engine and tools.
• Participate in play sessions, provide narrative/design feedback, and improve writing pipelines.

Skills

Game writing

Storytelling

Portfolio development

Feedback incorporation

Cross-disciplinary collaboration

Voice talent writing

Tools

Unreal Engine

Proprietary narrative tools

Job description

Cloud Chamber is seeking a Senior Writer to shape the narrative vision for BioShock. You will collaborate with writers and designers to craft story arcs, dialogue, and characters that support overarching themes, bringing the game world to life.

You will drive content from concept to completion, create bios and sides for voice talent, and implement scripts into the game engine. A strong portfolio and 7+ years of experience are required, with a focus on high-quality storytelling.