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Senior Writer - Narrative - Dark Horror
1 year ago
Why Firesprite?
Founded in 2012 by a group of creative and management veterans with years of industry experience, Firesprite is a visionary game development studio based in the heart of Liverpool’s vibrant game development hub with over 200 team members.
Creating a number of showcase games for PlayStation console and peripheral launches over the years, Firesprite’s core focus is developing innovative and memorable experiences for players on cutting edge gaming hardware. At Firesprite, the end player experience always comes first and the team is passionate about how to best combine the disciplines of design, art and code to deliver games that surprise and delight.
A visionary game development studio founded in 2012, Firesprite builds innovative showcase titles for PlayStation platforms as part of the PlayStation Studios family.
Would you enjoy the freedom to create AAA games working from anywhere in the UK, including our Liverpool studio?
We are looking for Senior Writer on a story driven horror blockbuster with genre defining goals. This is an exciting opportunity to take a key role in the creation of a narrative-driven game.
The ideal candidate is a connoisseur of storytelling, who understands how to construct a branching narrative. This individual will be responsible for crafting a powerful storyline, strong character arcs, and compelling dialogue.
- Work with a diverse team of Writers (including the Lead Writer) to create compelling characters and a story which delivers the overall narrative of the game.
- Write with a consistent tone of voice across the game
- Review and edit other Writers’ work in a clear and compassionate way.
- Accept and respond to feedback from other Writers
- Partner with design to ensure a balanced cohesion of story and gameplay.
- Develop a complete understanding of the overall branching structure of the game and character arcs, ensuring they are maintained
- Work effectively in an interdisciplinary collaboration across art, animation, design, audio and programming to reach project goals.
- Maintain a studio and team culture that supports a quality-focused experience.
- Proven experience in a senior or lead role.
- Shipped at least two narrative-led titles in a writing role.
- Experience working through all phases of the writing process in game development.
- Exceptional knowledge of all storytelling techniques, including branching narrative.
- Understanding of how traditional game development disciplines can enhance and complement narrative.
- Good time-management and communication skills.
- Knowledge and understanding of different narrative systems/delivery mechanisms.
- Skills and experience to quickly turn around feedback.
- Ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced team environment.
Writing Samples Required:
Please provide two varied pieces of writing that showcase your work with:
- Dramatic structure
- Voice
- Dialogue
Ideally this will include game writing, but need not be limited to it.
More recent samples are preferred
Firesprite is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, with a commitment to a culture of inclusion and mutual respect for all employees from every walk of life, reflecting the community we make games for. We welcome and encourage applications from all suitable applicants regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.