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Narrative Designer - Jam City

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Job Title
Narrative Designer
Job Location
ALL Jam City, CA
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, 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.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • NICE TO HAVE:
  • Experience writing for Narrative puzzle games, including HO games, Match 3, Merge, or others
  • Serialized storytelling and screenwriting experience
  • Live Ops experience
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    Jam City Headquarters Location

    Culver City, CA

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    Jam City Company Size

    Between 500 - 2,000 employees

    Jam City Founded Year

    2010

    Jam City Total Amount Raised

    $652,000,000

    Jam City Funding Rounds

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    • Series Unknown

      $350,000,000 USD

    • Series Unknown

      $145,000,000 USD

    • Series Unknown

      $130,000,000 USD

    • Series B

      $5,000,000 USD

    • Series A

      $22,000,000 USD