Narrative Designer Role

Narrative Designer (1/2 writer, ½ Designer) - leaning more on design.
Python is a big plus
Contract 8 months
$ DOE
Kirkland, WA

Job description:
Reporting to the Narrative Director, the Narrative Designer is responsible for the technical implementation of the game story. The Narrative Designer will be relied upon to collaborate with other designers, artists and writers to implement of story content using game editors and scripting systems as part of the iterative process.

Job Responsibilities:
• Under supervision of Narrative Designer, the Narrative designer is responsible for technical implementation of narrative content.
• Collaborate with other designers to assist in design and implementation of story using game editors and scripting systems.
• Collaborate with external teams to evangelize and champion storytelling outlined by the Creative Director.
• Collaborate with art team on environmental storytelling to support the Narrative Director’s vision.

Job Qualifications:
• Experience using a scripting language is a must – Python would be awesome.
• Game writing ability
• Understand techniques to elicit player emotion.
• Familiarity with concept art creation and storyboarding.
• Knowledge of cinematic techniques.
• Experience working with art team on cinematic development.

Other Requirements:
• Strong interest in computer and video games.
• Ability to work well under pressure and with deadlines.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Passion for First-person shooters.
• Excellent Communication and Collaboration skills
• Experience with game editors and scripting systems
• Excellent Organizational skills; self-motivated.
• In-depth knowledge of industry trends in interactive storytelling

Work Experience:
• Two years of technical game design experience.
• Preferably shipped at least one title.

Education, Professional Training, Technical Training or Certification:
• B.A. degree preferred, or equivalent game design experience or scripting experience.

Annie Philipsen | Technical Recruiter
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