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 productCommunicate the narrative vision of the game’s Lead Designers verbally and in writing, across internal departments and with external brand partnersHelp shape high-level overarching stories for upcoming features, events, and/or large content releasesProactively contribute in brainstorming sessions and writers’ rooms 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 objectivesWork directly with Product, Design, Production, Art, and Animation to coordinate all facets ofNarrative 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 equivalentExperience scripting dialogue for large casts of original and canon charactersExperience structuring and tracking multiple branching storylinesExperience in writers’ rooms and writing collaborativelyGeneral knowledge of F2P mobile game design pipelines and current market trendsAbility to efficiently juggle multiple responsibilities without compromising creative qualityAbility to self-prioritize assignments in a rapidly shifting, fast-paced creative environmentExceptional proofreading and copyediting skillsOutstanding written and interpersonal communication skillsKnowledge of Harry Potter brand and canon
NICE TO HAVE:
Experience writing for Narrative puzzle games, including HO games, Match 3, Merge, or othersSerialized storytelling and screenwriting experienceLive Ops experience