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Activision · 2 weeks ago

Senior Narrative Designer (Writer) (Temporary) - Infinity Ward

Los Angeles, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$81K/yr - $149K/yr

8+ years exp

Activision is the parent company of Infinity Ward, the studio renowned for the Call of Duty franchise. They are seeking a Senior Narrative Designer to develop engaging interactive stories and support the narrative vision of their games.

GamingMedia and EntertainmentPC GamesPublishingVideo Games

H1B Sponsor Likely

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), as well as in their implementation and debug. Own and master tools and systems related to narrative

Spec and oversee the creation of systems to support key story beats within the game experience through the narrative proper (gameplay production, dialogue, scripted events)

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 (e.g., 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

Qualification

Game development experienceNarrative design experienceCreative writingGame productionVerbal communicationPassion for storytelling

Required

8+ years of game development experience

3+ 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

Preferred

Experience with cinematic writing, in-game dialogue across story and multiplayer game modes

Experience writing on produced feature films or television scripts

Experience in military or action adventure games or entertainment products

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, health savings account or health reimbursement account, 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

If the Company requires that you move geographic locations for the job, then you may also be eligible for relocation assistance

Company

Activision

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Activision develops, publishes and distributes interactive entertainment, and leisure products. It is a sub-organization of Activision Blizzard.

Founded in 1979

Santa Monica, California, USA

5001-10000 employees

https://www.activision.com/

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