Narrative Designer - Infinity Ward (Temporary)

Narrative Designer - Infinity Ward (Temporary)
Position ID: R027477

As a Narrative writer, you will act as one of several key contributors to the story of our games. Your work will support the vision driven by the Creative and Narrative Directors. The ideal candidate has previous success as a Game Writer and Developer, outstanding communication skills, excellent understanding of story and game structure, and ability to work within established narrative canon and gameplay goals. Experience in first-person shooter, military and action-adventure games is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop fresh and compelling interactive stories, consistent with company game philosophy and vision

Proactively champion a story vision that supports overarching project goals through structure, character, and theme

Participate in the development of assets related to narrative/scripted events (gameplay, audio, art), and in their implementation and debugging. Own and master tools and systems related to narrative

Understand gameplay elements and assess how they could affect the development of the story. Present collaborative solutions for adjustments as conflicts arise

Write for various media (in-game copy, cinematic scripts, story bible documentation, pitch documentation, short stories, promotional copy)

Promote excellence in storytelling craft through feedback and direction

Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks

Qualifications

5+ years of game development experience

1–2+ shipped titles with a narrative design or writing credit

Bachelor’s degree in a creative or communication-focused field, or equivalent work experience

Excellent creative writing abilities

Excellent verbal communication skills

Strong understanding of game production

Passion for storytelling and interactive media

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, health savings or reimbursement accounts, healthcare spending accounts, dependent care spending accounts, life and AD&D insurance, disability insurance

401(k) with company match, tuition reimbursement, charitable donation matching

Paid holidays and vacation, paid sick time, floating holidays, compassion and bereavement leaves, parental leave

Mental health & wellbeing programs, fitness programs, free and discounted games, and a variety of other voluntary benefit programs like supplemental life & disability, legal service, ID protection, rental insurance, and others

Relocation assistance if required

In the U.S., the standard base pay range for this role is $29.81 - $55.14 Hourly.

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