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Narrative Designer

Job Description

What is the challenge for a narrative designer at Ludia?

The Narrative Designer works to make sure every part of the game tells a story. Narrative Design covers a wide range of game elements: from plot and dialogue, to art and UI design, even to the placement and timing of system messages. The Narrative Designer works with the design and art teams to create a story that fits the strengths of the game platform, genre, and mechanics; that represents the brand or intellectual property; and that meets the needs of the intended audience. The Narrative Designer is then responsible for producing and managing all the text in the game over the life of the project.

Key Responsibilities:

• Identifies plot lines, story arcs and narrative beats that support the game design and/or the underlying IP.
• Creates story pitches/outlines and documents for internal and external review.
• Writers/Edits full scripts according to the project needs.
• Works with Narrative Outsourcers giving them Content/Technical notes and feedback, and ensures the content stays in-brand.
• Works with the game designer to create a sensible mission structure (objectives and rewards).
• Works with the programmers to create tools for creating and implementing in-game missions.
• Creates story arcs, plot outlines and character bibles.
• Creates objective timeline with the Lead Designer.
• Works with the Game Design Team to determine how the text/dialogue will be presented in game (ex. with avatars? with emotions? backgrounds? UI design?)
• Implements scripts & other content in full in the Game Dev tool.
• Supplies script documents for QA.
• Reviews and corrects bugs.
• Evaluates player feedback on tutorial and missions, and adapts quickly to player behaviour.
• Creates content for updates.

Qualifications

What do you need?

• Degree in Game Design, Creative Writing, Literature or an equivalent.
• Four years of validated and relevant experience in creative writing
• Strong writing skills in English
• Office Suite literacy

Assets:

• Experience in any successful game as a writer
• Experience in screenwriting and/or branching narratives
• Knowledge in the mechanics and UX/UI of Dating Apps
• Experience in Game Design and knowledge of its principles
• An understanding of the freemium model
• Good communication and organization skills
• Bilingual English/French (All the content will be written in English)

Additional Information

Why is Ludia the perfect place for you?

• Because we take great care of our Ludians!
• Offices at the heart of Old Montréal!
• Daily breakfasts, coffee and tea, and our famous Friday Lunches;
• Flexible hours;
• Access to our brand new Gym and group training classes;
• Partial refund of your STM/RTM;
• 5@7 Fridays in our Lounge with our beer of the month;
• An impressive health plan and a virtual medical assistance available 24h/24;
• Collective RRSP with employer participation, referral and bonus programs.

So? Interested? Then we can’t wait to meet you!

Only selected candidates will be contacted.

Masculine is used in this publication for the sake of brevity.

At Ludia we don’t just accept diversity, we support and celebrate it! Women, people of all sexual orientations and gender identities, First Nations people, people living with a handicap, or part of any group marginalized are welcome to apply.

Company Description

Ludia Inc. is one of Canada's leading mobile video game companies. Founded in Montreal 14 years ago, the company welcomes more than 380 bright and enthusiastic crew members. "Creating games that touch people" is our daily mantra. We work hard, have fun, innovate and level-up every day. As for the development of our games, we are proud to work hand in hand with awesome partners who trust us and support our creativity. Our high-quality portfolio includes original games based on internationally recognized brands such as Dragons: Titan Uprising, Dungeons & Dragons™, Jurassic World™: Alive, What's Your Story, Jurassic World™: The Game, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Legends, Dragons: Rise of Berk, and much more.

To work at Ludia means to be part of a studio that knows how to preserve its human side, promote development and recognize the value of each of its employees. It also means to work for a studio awarded «Canada’s best game maker» by Apple, and “Best Place to Work 2018” by gamesindustry.biz !