Meow Wolf · 1 day ago
Narrative Designer (Project Based Role)
New York, United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expMeow Wolf is a creative company that opens portals of possibility through art and exploration. They are seeking a Narrative Designer to guide guests through stories and characters in their exhibitions while collaborating with game designers to elevate original IP and create immersive experiences.
ArtAugmented RealityDigital MediaEventsPodcastService IndustryVirtual Reality
No H1B
Responsibilities
Work with project leads & other developers to create, write, and implement a robust catalogue of story-driven quests across all Meow Wolf exhibitions
Integrate IP elements from across Meow Wolf’s expanding portfolio of projects into Questing for a deep and compelling cross-media IP experience
Define & maintain best practices for narrative design at Meow Wolf
Help integrate narrative questing design into universal game & interactive systems across all exhibitions and related products
Identify needs and parameters for narrative-focused features within the questing ecosystem
Write, test, iterate on & implement scripts & copy for all quests
Work with internal leadership to ensure quest content & dialogue meet the standards and priorities of Meow Wolf IP
Work with the media team to develop any voiceover or media scripts for quests
Write, update, and maintain detailed design documentation
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in English or Creative Writing or equivalent relevant education & experience
8+ years of game development experience, including at least one shipped title in a Lead role
Experience as a writer/developer on a project with quests or quest-like systems, preferably in a Lead or decision-making role
Keen ability to partner and collaborate with key stakeholders across multiple teams & disciplines
Strong ability to create & write exciting, memorable, and engaging characters
Guest/player-focused mentality that aims for an exciting and frictionless Questing experience
Familiarity with the constraints and requirements of writing within existing IP
Ability to author strong content across various mediums (games, screenwriting, prose etc.)
Excitement and passion for innovative storytelling across a kaleidoscope of genres
Enjoy creative problem solving in a fast-paced and collaborative environment
Preference for collaboration with large, cross-discipline creative teams
Preferred
Experience with augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR), or mixed reality (MR) design, bridging physical and digital experiences is preferred
Familiarity with ARGs and other next-gen storytelling systems is preferred
Benefits
Medical Insurance options: PPO & HDHP
Dental and Vision Insurance
HSA, HRA, and FSA options
401k Retirement Plan
Company paid Life Insurance Policy and Disability Coverage(s)
Voluntary Critical Illness and Life Insurance Policies
Company Paid Employee Assistance Program
Paid Parental Leave for 12 weeks
Discount off Meow Wolf Gift Shop Merch and Cafes
Admission to Meow Wolf attractions for employees and guests
Company
Meow Wolf
Meow Wolf creates entertainment that delights audiences through location-based and digital media experiences.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$185.23MKey Investors
New Mexico Economic Development Department
2019-11-13Grant· $0.53M
2019-05-08Series Unknown· $158.61M
2018-05-25Debt Financing· $17.5M
Leadership Team
Sean Di Ianni
Co-Founder and EVP, Creative Strategy and Development
Gennean M. Scott
Chief Inclusion Officer
Recent News
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