Narrative Designer

4 weeks ago

Carlsbad, United States Zynga Full time

AVAILABLE POSITIONS Narrative Designer – Echtra Games

Careers Category: Game Design

Careers location: Austin, TX; Bay Area, CA; Carlsbad, CA; Chicago, IL; Eugene, OR

Connected Worker Type: Connected

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Position Overview

We are looking for a Narrative Designer to join our growing team and help craft Echtra’s next AAA PC and Console ARPG. As the Narrative Designer you will participate in crafting the game’s story through compelling narratives, immersive missions, and engaging dialogue that bring depth and complexity to the game world while captivating players and enhancing their experience. Building upon a rich existing franchise universe, the Narrative Designer will work with cross-disciplinary teams to weave intricate stories and lore into every facet of the game.

Echtra Games is a growing game studio in San Francisco with a team of veteran game developers and visionary newcomers who work both on-site and remotely. At Echtra, we value diversity and support work-life balance. We also have great benefits, an open vacation policy, and flexible schedules

Key Roles and Responsibilities

Adapt the narrative script and create lore, missions, dialogue, and other narrative elements that enhance the game's depth and immerse players in the game world. Partner with the Story and Design teams to ensure a cohesive integration of narrative elements within the gameplay experience. Align with licensors to deliver content that respects and builds on a franchise while creating a new, unique experience. Collaborate with the Product team to map narrative beats to live service and content delivery schedules. Collaborate with the Story team to write item/prop descriptions, flavor text, and mission text and objectives.

Desired Skills and Experience

5+ years video game writing experience. Experience writing fiction in the science fiction genre. High level of flexibility with regard to change in direction or rewrites. Efficient organization and communication skills and ability to prioritize and execute ideas within a schedule. Strong research skills and extraordinary attention to detail. In-depth knowledge of industry trends in interactive storytelling. Candidates should be prepared to provide at least 2 writing samples or a link to your online writing portfolio.

Pluses

Experience with and passion for ARPG and looter shooter style games. Experience with Unreal Engine and UE blueprints.

What we offer you:

Competitive salary, bonus plan and ESPP (Employee Stock Purchase Plan) 401K Company Match Contribution (US) RRSP/DPSP company match contribution (Canada) Health coverage, dental, disability, critical illness, EAP, and life insurance (Canada) Medical, dental, vision, EAP, life insurance, and disability benefits (US) Virtual mental health and neurodiversity support programs Global Fitness reimbursement program Global Wellbeing Program Financial wellness program with unlimited access to certified financial planners Discretionary Time Off policy for many employees Family planning support program Generous paid parental, pregnancy-related disability, caregiver, and compassionate leaves Subsidized Back-up child care (US) Zynga happy hours and frequent employee events Flexible working hours on many teams Culture of diversity and inclusion including employee resource groups Work with cool people and impact millions of daily players

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