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Jam City

Narrative Designer

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$55K - $78K/yr

Life Insurance, 401k, Flexible Spending Accounts, & More* Wellness Activities & Programs 12 Weeks ... Qualified applicants will be asked to complete a Harry Potter Narrative Design/Writing test.

Jam City

Narrative Designer

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$55K - $78K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Life Insurance, 401k, Flexible Spending Accounts, & More* Wellness Activities & Programs 12 Weeks ... Qualified applicants will be asked to complete a Harry Potter Narrative Design/Writing test.

Jam City

Narrative Designer

San Francisco, CA

$55K - $78K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Life Insurance, 401k, Flexible Spending Accounts, & More* Wellness Activities & Programs 12 Weeks ... Qualified applicants will be asked to complete a Harry Potter Narrative Design/Writing test.

TapBlaze

Narrative Designer

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

Design Gameplay Driven Stories * Pitch original Chapter concepts, seasonal events, and long term ... This role is onsite five days per week and that is not flexible. * 3+ years of professional ...

TapBlaze

Narrative Designer

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

Design Gameplay Driven Stories * Pitch original Chapter concepts, seasonal events, and long term ... This role is onsite five days per week and that is not flexible. * 3+ years of professional ...

Squanch Games

Design Manager

$140K - $200K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Every day, you'll keep a multidisciplinary design team; systems, level, content and narrative ... Flexible PTO & schedule * Completely remote studio * Stipend to ensure a comfortable work-from-home ...

CD PROJEKT RED

Lead Narrative Producer

Boston, MA · On-site +1

$143K - $218K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Experience with producing narrative content in entirety, from story, through quest design, to ... Flexible working hours. * Trainings, lectures, and courses - internal workshops, knowledge-sharing ...

CD PROJEKT RED

Lead Narrative Producer

Boston, MA · On-site +1

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Experience with producing narrative content in entirety, from story, through quest design, to ... Perks & Professional Growth * Flexible working hours. * Trainings, lectures, and courses ...

CD PROJEKT RED

Lead Narrative Producer

Boston, MA · On-site

$143K - $218K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Experience with producing narrative content in entirety, from story, through quest design, to ... Flexible working hours. * Trainings, lectures, and courses - internal workshops, knowledge-sharing ...

The New York Times

Design Director, Opinion

New York, NY

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... narrative experiences. You will collaborate closely with senior visual leaders across graphics ... Adaptability to work flexible schedules, including nights or weekends as breaking news demands REQ ...

The New York Times

Design Director, Opinion

New York, NY · On-site

$160K - $180K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... narrative experiences. You will collaborate closely with senior visual leaders across graphics ... Adaptability to work flexible schedules, including nights or weekends as breaking news demands REQ ...

AlfaTech

Sr. Engineer, Electrical

San Francisco, CA

$126K - $165K/yr

... flexible, sustainable, and lasting across all the market segments we serve. If you're driven by a ... basis of design narrative, design checklists, interdisciplinary coordination schedules, etc.

AlfaTech

Sr. Engineer, Electrical

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$126K - $165K/yr

... flexible, sustainable, and lasting across all the market segments we serve. If you're driven by a ... basis of design narrative, design checklists, interdisciplinary coordination schedules, etc.

Applied Labs

Design Engineer

New York, NY · On-site

$150K - $250K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • PTO

Are product-minded and narrative-driven, and you ask what the user needs to understand, feel, and ... Flexible (Unlimited) Paid Time Off * Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits for you and your family

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Narrative Designer

Jam City

San Francisco, CA • On-site

$55K - $78K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 2 days ago

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
In compliance with local law, we are disclosing the compensation for this role.  The range listed is just one component of Jam City's total compensation package for employees, which may also include annual bonuses, short- and long-term incentives, and program-specific awards. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled.  Starting pay for the successful applicant will depend on a variety of job-related factors, which may include education, training, experience, certifications, location, business needs, or market demands. This range is based on a full-time position. This range may be modified in the future. In addition, Jam City provides a variety of benefits to employees, including but not limited to medical, dental, vision, parental leave, paid time off, a 401(k) plan, life, disability, and accident insurance.  Pay Range: $55,000 — $78,000 salary per year.

CHECK OUT LIFE AS A JAM CITIZEN:
- Company news and events on our LinkedIn
- Company Blog
- Employee Feedback on our Comparably page
- Find videos on our teams and games on our Youtube
 
OUR COMMITMENT TO EQUITY, DIVERSITY, & INCLUSION
We believe in creating games that unite people across the world and that showcase our commitment to providing an environment that is both inclusive and diverse for our players and employees. We strive to create a workforce that is reflective of our global player community as we know that we are stronger and better when we play together. To help promote an inclusive culture, we celebrate the visible and invisible diversity of our Jam Citizens through initiatives including Employee Resource Groups, cultural events, trainings, speaker series, and more. 
 
Jam City is an equal opportunity employer. We enthusiastically accept our responsibility to make employment decisions without regard to race, age, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, religion, ethnicity, marital, or domestic partnerships status, disability, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, veteran status, domestic violence victim status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expressions, or any other classification protected by federal, state, and local laws. Our management is committed to following this policy with respect to hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, recruiting, pay, and other forms of compensation, training, and general treatment during employment.
 
ABOUT JAM CITY
Jam City is a leading entertainment studio with a proven track record of creating some of the world’s most beloved casual puzzle and story-driven mobile games. As the creative force behind fan-favorite, award-winning titles such as Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery, Cookie Jam and Panda Pop, Jam City develops engaging and dynamic games that become an enduring part of our players’ lives. The company is headquartered in Los Angeles with a global network of studios and talent. For more information, please visit www.jamcity.com.

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