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Narrative Lead

Bungie is looking for a Narrative Lead to focus on supporting our Live team on Destiny 2. The successful candidate has experience leading narrative teams from concept to ship on live service games. As a Narrative Lead, you will partner with the Sr Narrative Lead on a seasonal campaign helping to define the major Narrative beats and moments.

The Narrative Lead works closely with the Creative Lead and is part of a cross-functional leadership team that is responsible for a seasonal release.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Align with the Narrative Director on Destiny pillars and goals
• Collaborate with the Creative Lead and Sr Narrative Lead to establish narrative goals for a given release
• Collaborate with the Sr Narrative Lead to develop and communicate a story vision that supports the Game Pillars through structure, character, and theme
• Advise, direct, and facilitate the development of narrative content through documentation, review, and regular syncs with the small team
• Own the player journey through the narrative campaign of a season
• Work with the project leadership team to set priorities at each stage of development from pre-production through release
• Coordinate with Narrative Discipline Leads to ensure the content meets the product’s narrative goals and supports the Game Pillars
• Ensure narrative scope and schedules align with the production plan and are achievable
• Work alongside Art, Creative, and Design Directors to establish and maintain healthy collaborative processes.
• Provide and encourage clear communication to the development team
• Mentor and guide the team members to level up their narrative craft and core development competencies
• Promote excellence in storytelling craft through feedback and direction
• Identify opportunities to expand and deepen narrative channels
• Promote an inspiring, creative, and enjoyable work environment

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Game industry experience in a creative leadership role on AAA games or MMOs
• Working knowledge of the Destiny universe
• Outstanding communication, diplomacy, and negotiation skills
• Detailed understanding of all aspects of the narrative design development process, including design methodology, craftsmanship, production, and collaboration with external cinematic and voice vendors
• Experience orchestrating high quality, large-scale narrative content across multiple story channels
• Ability to convey a strong narrative vision
• Excellent communication, team-building, and proven leadership skills
• Understanding of game production, design tools, and systems

NICE-TO-HAVE SKILLS

• Background in writing and a passion for storytelling in non-gaming media
• Experience working on a live game ("game as a service")