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Interactive Narrative Designer
3 years ago
Tangent Interactive Media (sister company to Tangent Animation) is seeking a Narrative Designer with experience in creating rich story driven player experiences. We are looking for a Candidate with a passion for mobile games, a knack for logic, systems, and storytelling. A Narrative Designer at Tangent Interactive Media will create choose your own adventure branching narrative experiences from written scripts using Tangent Interactive’s proprietary Unity tools. You must have a cinematic eye to compose, layout and frame scenes and champion the story. You need logic skills to properly build a narrative story tree that is entertaining. You must be technical to navigate 3D space and the Unity Editor.
Requirements
- Work together with the script writers to create visually impressive engaging player experiences.
- Define the flow of events in a story, in complete detail; depict the emotions targeted in each situation; setup all elements that enhance the quality of the experience, including dialogues, timing of events, props etc.
- Be familiar with the script and characters in scriptes so that the story remains coherent, playable and gripping.
- Understand player needs and ensure that the elements of the story will contribute to player satisfaction and enjoyment.
- Balance and adjust gameplay experiences to ensure the critical and commercial success of the product.
- Ensure all work is accurate and free of errors on all target platforms.
- Actively looking to improve Tangent Interactive narrative tools through open dialogue with the team.
- Participate in daily standups and syncs with the team.
For the health and benefits of the team we are all presently working remotely. All candidates will need internet connectivity, a web cam and a workstation capable of running mainstream digital content creation software applications.
Requirements
- Minimum of 3 years as a Narrative Designer
- Diploma of College Studies in scriptwriting, literature, filmmaking is a plus;
- Creative problem solver with a positive attitude
- Strong analytical skills
- Be creative, imaginative, and original.
- Wide-ranging knowledge of gaming trends
- Scripting or programming skills an asset
Only applicants with a portfolio of work will be considered.
Benefits
- Great company culture, with a team that is very technically proficient, highly motivated & excited to work on projects that will change the industry
- Competitive health and dental benefits
- Casual dress-code
Tangent Interactive is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodation upon request for candidates taking part in the recruitment process.
We thank you for your interest, however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
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