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Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates extensive experience in game writing and narrative design, with a strong ability to lead and mentor writing teams while maintaining high narrative standards and collaborating effectively across multiple departments.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Game Writing ExperienceNarrative Design PrinciplesLeadership in Narrative TeamsExcellent Communication SkillsOrganizational Skills
ATS Keywords
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Hard Skills
Writing DialogueEditing CinematicsCreating LoreDeveloping QuestsCharacter BarksOn-Screen Text WritingNarrative StandardsStorytelling PrinciplesReviewing Writer WorkGame Development Process
Soft Skills
MentorshipGuidanceConstructive FeedbackCollaborationProblem Solving
Industry Keywords
Established IPsFranchise PartnersMotion CaptureVoice-Over SessionsGame Development
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Lead the writing team in developing compelling narratives
- Partner closely with the Game Director to define and execute the narrative vision
- Understand the strengths, interests, and development needs of individual writers
- Provide mentorship, guidance, and constructive feedback to writers
- Establish and uphold narrative standards, tone, voice, and storytelling principles
- Write and edit dialogue, cinematics, lore, quests, character barks, and on-screen text
- Review and edit the work of other writers
- Collaborate closely with design, art, cinematics, audio, mission, combat, production, marketing, QA, and executive teams
- Identify and resolve communication challenges
- Participate in motion capture and voice-over sessions as necessary
- Oversee the daily work of assigned staff
Requirements
What you’ll need- Minimum of 8 years of professional game writing experience
- At least 1 year in a leadership role leading narrative teams
- Proven experience writing narrative content for games
- Deep understanding of narrative design principles
- Excellent writing, editing, communication, and presentation skills
- Experience working with established IPs and franchise partners
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
- Strong understanding of the game development process from concept through ship
Benefits
Comp & perks- Thoughtfully curated benefits
- Tools to explore and grow
- Mentorship and guidance