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Senior Narrative Designer – OW2

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Amazing games start with amazing people, and this is one of the most exciting times to join us!

The Overwatch Team is seeking an imaginative, resourceful, and technically-proficient Senior Narrative Designer to join our team. If you share a passion for developing interesting worlds, compelling characters, and enjoyable stories, then this position is perfect for you.

As part of the Narrative Design team, your day-to-day responsibilities will include: story development; creating diverse characters and dialog for our new and current roster of Heroes; dialogue implementation and scripting; giving voice over direction to our talented voice actors; providing feedback about the IP, story, and gameplay; and mentoring other narrative team members and designers.

Responsibilities

• Write lines that quickly and concisely convey moment-to-moment gameplay in a Hero's unique voice.
• Design and implement the narrative and emotional beats of story missions.
• Implement and script lines and conversations via Blizzard’s proprietary tool.
• Guide VO studio sessions.
• Collaborate with other teams to build stories focused on our outstanding IP and Heroes, while championing player experience and gameplay.
• Maintain the vision of the Overwatch universe and contribute to its narrative development.
  

Requirements

• 4+ years of demonstrated experience as a Narrative Designer/Writer.
• At least one shipped AAA game title in a Mid-to-Senior Writer/Narrative role.
• Scripting experience with text or visual scripting languages, as well as technical proficiency in game editors (mainstream or proprietary).
• Prior experience in giving voice direction and/or working with voice actors.
• Experience in providing constructive feedback and mentoring.
  

Pluses

• Game knowledge and an understanding of the design principles behind games.
• Understanding and knowledge of the Overwatch universe.
• Experience in game design and/or level design.
• Experience writing branching and non-linear dialogue for games.
• Published writing work (novels, short fiction, film, television, comics).
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
  

Application Materials

• Links or attachments of writing samples/portfolio (preferred). Prioritize samples demonstrating your ability to write dialogue for different voices. Sample Overwatch barks are also appreciated!
• Resume (required)
• Cover Letter (preferred

Blizzard Entertainment is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Accommodation Request: We are committed to working with and providing reasonable assistance to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you are a disabled individual requiring an accommodation to apply for an open position, please email your request to talentacquisition@blizzard.com . General employment questions cannot be accepted or processed here. Thank you for your interest.

Rewards

We provide a suite of benefits that promote physical, emotional and financial well-being for ‘Every World’ - we’ve got our employees covered! Subject to eligibility requirements, the Company offers comprehensive benefits including:

• Medical, dental, vision, health savings account or health reimbursement account, healthcare spending accounts, dependent care spending accounts, life and AD&D insurance, disability insurance;
• 401(k) with Company match, tuition reimbursement, charitable donation matching;
• Paid holidays and vacation, paid sick time, floating holidays, compassion and bereavement leaves, parental leave;
• Mental health & wellbeing programs, fitness programs, free and discounted games, and a variety of other voluntary benefit programs like supplemental life & disability, legal service, ID protection, rental insurance, and others;
• If the Company requires that you move geographic locations for the job, then you may also be eligible for relocation assistance.

Eligibility to participate in these benefits may vary for part time and temporary full-time employees and interns with the Company. You can learn more by visiting https://www.benefitsforeveryworld.com/ .