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Narrative Designer

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Overview

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.

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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, Commuter Benefits & More*

Wellness Activities & Programs

12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave*

Happy Hours

Company Events

Dog-Friendly*

*Only applies to full-time positions.

We are looking for an experienced Narrative Designer to bring their expert writing and game design skills

to help build a new game within our Narrative studio, the team behind the 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 Narrative Design/Writing test.

Structure and write story pitches, outlines, character-driven scripts, 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 and writers’ rooms 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

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

Experience in writers’ rooms and writing collaboratively

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

Knowledge of Harry Potter brand and canon

Experience writing for Narrative puzzle games, including HO games, Match 3, Merge, or others

Serialized storytelling and screenwriting experience