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Narrative Designer

Reporting to the Lead Art Director, the Narrative Designer is responsible for creation and implementation of the game story. The Narrative Designer will also be relied upon to collaborate with other designers to assist in design and implementation of game world systems and mission/quest design, using game editors and scripting systems as part of the iterative process to maximize player immersion within the game play experience

· Under supervision of Creative Director, design and document interactive narrative systems to facilitate story and emotional delivery to player

· Act as a champion of the story, script and speech across the game and game team

· Collaborate with other designers to execute on narrative goals within the design and implementation of game world systems and mission design - this may include working in the game editor and script system

· Collaborate with the cinematics team and story team to create and maintain game dialogue documentation, NPC character information, world back story, and cinematic development plans

· Act as a central resource for all things narrative related

· Work with the story team to ensure narrative synopses, treatments and script content and story blend seamlessly with cinematic and design directions and be responsible for revision and approval submission

· Work with the sound department on emotional tone of the sound design, including music selection; may assist with actor voice direction as needed

· Manage own schedule to accommodate the narrative deliverables of the project and propose solutions for conflicts that arise

· Ability to develop visual theory into production-ready concepts as well as written and physical specifications for game narrative implementation

· Understand techniques to elicit player emotion

· At least 3-6 years of previous experience as an Art Director, Story Designer, Narrative Designer or other similarly tasked position in the game industry

· In-depth knowledge of industry trends in interactive storytelling with a deep interest in creatively advancing the story medium

· Excellent communication, collaboration, interpersonal, and organizational skills

· Proven ability at successful multi-tasking under great pressure

· Experience with game editors and scripting systems.