Disney Experiences · 2 months ago
Lead Narrative Designer
GLENDALE, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$127K/yr - $170K/yr
8+ years expDisney Digital Entertainment, a division of Disney Experiences, is on a mission to create an interactive universe for The Walt Disney Company. They are seeking a Lead Narrative Designer to develop compelling narrative experiences for interactive games, collaborating with a talented development team and ensuring high-quality narrative content that aligns with Disney's iconic properties.
Entertainment
Responsibilities
Work with project leads and other developers to create compelling narrative experiences that are fun and engaging
Manage the work for a narrative team and lead the development of narrative design while working in a cross-disciplinary pod structure
Work with internal partners to ensure narrative and dialogue meets the standards and needs of various IPs
Be a hands-on developer in the creation of narrative content for several interactive games and experiences based on Disney’s robust portfolio of characters and worlds including Disney/Pixar, Marvel and Star Wars
Work with the leadership team on voice over casting and participate in and direct voice over sessions
Implement, test, and iterate on narrative systems and narrative content
Help design narrative design systems and tools to be used in the development of narrative content
Create and implement narrative content using Unreal Engine, UEFN (Unreal Editor Fortnite), and scripting in Verse in both the development and live service environments
Write, update, and maintain detailed design documentation
Provide guidance and mentorship for other Narrative Designers
Qualification
Required
8 years of game development experience, including at least one shipped game in a Lead role
Implemented narrative content using an industry-standard toolset (Unity, Unreal, etc.)
Have been a leader and developer on multiple shipped products and have familiarity with developing products on various gaming platforms – Console/PC and Mobile
Excel at partnering and collaborating with key stakeholders, working through challenging problems and reaching consensus to achieve great things
Have a special appreciation of Disney's IP, including characters and lore, linear media and movie franchises, theme parks design, and overall aesthetics
Are familiar with the narrative requirements of writing within existing IPs
Have experience designing narrative systems such as conversations, barks, and chatter as well as designing tools to implement these systems
Are familiar with various narrative tools and using them to put narrative content in game
Have participated in the VO(Voice Over) casting/recording process and have directed voice-over sessions
Enjoy creative problem-solving and creating something new and innovative
Have a strong sense of what makes for interesting and compelling narratives in video games
Have strong storytelling abilities and a deep understanding of interactive narrative design
Understand best standards and practices of writing within a variety of different genres
Able to communicate effectively with other teams and groups
A Bachelor's degree in English or Creative Writing or equivalent combination of education and experience
Benefits
Health and savings benefits
Educational opportunities
Special extras that only Disney can provide
Full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits
Company
Disney Experiences
Disney Experiences brings the magic of Disney stories and franchises to life through theme parks, resorts, cruise ships, unique vacation experiences, products and more around the world.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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Late StageLeadership Team
John Nelson
Chief Executive Officer
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Vice President, Synergy, Partnership Marketing & Promotions
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