1

Video Game Narrative Design Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

Producer

Santa Monica, CA · On-site

$64.47 - $80.58/hr

... narrative, gameplay, and technology. Naughty Dog recently released The Last of Us Part II ... Solid understanding of video game development, software development processes, and project ...

Video Editor

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$75K - $80K/yr

Strong understanding of narrative structure, pacing, music selection, and sound design. * Strong ... stadium game presentation and social platforms. * Flexible schedule required to successfully ...

We provide hands-on training and job experience in video and music production, narrative and documentary filmmaking, photography, design and animation. We teach media to middle school and high school ...

We provide hands-on training and job experience in video and music production, narrative and documentary filmmaking, photography, design and animation. We teach media to middle school and high school ...

Senior Mission Designer

Irvine, CA · On-site

$93.10 - $216.70/hr

Collaborate with other game development teams--game designers, narrative designers, artists, and ... Proven experience in mission design or level design in the video game industry (a plus but not ...

Showing results 21-40

Video Game Narrative Design information

What is the difference between Video Game Narrative Design vs Video Game Writing?

AspectVideo Game Narrative DesignVideo Game Writing
FocusCreating story structure, character arcs, and interactive storytelling elementsWriting dialogue, scripts, and narrative content
SkillsStorytelling, game design, narrative flow, scriptingCreative writing, dialogue development, storytelling
Work EnvironmentCollaborates with designers, programmers, and artists in game developmentWorks closely with narrative teams, voice actors, and editors

Video Game Narrative Design involves crafting the overall story structure and interactive elements, while Video Game Writing focuses on scripting dialogue and narrative content. Both roles require storytelling skills but differ in scope and responsibilities within the game development process.

What are popular job titles related to Video Game Narrative Design jobs in California?

For Video Game Narrative Design jobs in California, the most frequently searched job titles are:

What job categories do people searching Video Game Narrative Design jobs in California look for?

The top searched job categories for Video Game Narrative Design jobs in California are:

What cities in California are hiring for Video Game Narrative Design jobs?

Cities in California with the most Video Game Narrative Design job openings:

Producer

Santa Monica, CA • On-site

Naughty Dog
PC Games • 51 - 200 employees

$64.47 - $80.58/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision

This job post has expired today. Applications are no longer accepted.


Job description

This position is for temporary engagement through our staffing partner, YOH Enterprise Solutions.
Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States for this position.
This is a hybrid / onsite position.
For nearly 40 years, Naughty Dog has been crafting best-selling, critically acclaimed games that constantly push the boundaries of narrative, gameplay, and technology. Naughty Dog recently released The Last of Us Part II Remastered as well as a current generation remake of The Last of Us Part I for the PS5. We're also proud to say that The Last of Us Parts I and II are now available for the first time on PC. Currently, we're busy at the kennel working on Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet, and we'd love to find talented individuals to join us.
Naughty Dog games have long been lauded for their evocative, character-driven stories and attention to detail. We are committed to innovation within our games and as such have curated some of the top creative and technically innovative minds in the industry. We welcome diverse candidates and believe that a broad range of cultural and life experiences contribute to the overall well-being and success of the studio and the titles we craft together. In service of these goals, Naughty Dog is growing our production team!
We're looking for an experienced Producer to join us in the studio and elevate our team's capabilities. We are looking for the right candidate to get in early and help define the processes, requirements, and infrastructure that will support the project through launch and beyond. In this role you'll have a significant impact on the way we work, both within the game team and production team, by leveling up the skills we apply to the production of our games as well as the structures we work within. On the game team side, you'll partner with leads and directors to understand their needs. You'll develop processes to improve communication, scheduling, and overall quality of life; all while developing the kind of ground-breaking video games we're famous for. Our ideal candidate is someone with a deep understanding of the complexities of game development and a track record of building processes to help the team achieve their highest potential. You'll bring your organizational skills, understanding of communication pipelines, leadership experience, and passion for making games - and above all, your empathy to inspire the team and rally support for our shared vision!
What you will do:
  • Work with creative teams to ensure clear information flows within your assigned pipelines
  • Build and maintain project plans, schedules, and roadmaps. Ensure the team is on track with their goals
  • Communicate frequently and effectively with key collaborators on project status, risks, and opportunities
  • Ensure cross-department visibility is clear and dependencies are properly tracked
  • Ensure the impact of scope changes is understood, and the ramifications are clearly communicated
  • Contribute to the development and refinement of our shared production processes to increase studio efficiency and quality
  • Serve as a mentor and provide leadership, information, and resources to new and existing production team members
  • Work with the tools team to advance the development of our production-related nsoftware
  • Maintain a constant awareness of game status through regular play sessions
  • Evaluate project scope and make recommendations to the Creative Director, Game Director, and studio leadership

What skills you will use:
  • Solid understanding of video game development, software development processes, and project management practices
  • 3+ years of proven experience in a production role where you've supported cross functional teams in the creation and delivery of AAA projects
  • Experience working with character development and cross-discipline pipelines.
  • Expertise in common Production methodologies and software
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, on both a personal and team level
  • Self-starter. Approach challenges creatively and methodically, seeing them through to final resolution

At SIE, working with our partners, we consider several factors when setting each role's base pay range, including the competitive benchmarking data for the market and geographic location.
Please note that the individual base pay range may vary based on job-related factors which may include knowledge, skills, experience, and location.
In addition, this role is eligible for benefit offerings that include medical, dental, and vision. Click here to learn more.
The estimated base pay range for this role is listed below, this is an hourly rate.
$64.47-$80.58 USD
Please note, Sony Interactive Entertainment conducts background checks at the offer stage for all new employees (which may include criminal background checks for some roles) and will need to process personal information to support these checks.
Please refer to our Candidate Privacy Notice for more information about what personal information we collect, how we use it, who we share it with, and your data protection rights.