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Senior Writer

Job Description

Role

You will work with the Lead Scriptwriter to develop compelling characters and storylines for a AAA project. You will then be responsible for the creation of in-game and cinematic dialogue, and all other game-related text.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Lead Scriptwriter to deliver the Creative Director's narrative vision;
• Develop meaningful themes, character arcs and story beats;
• Write both scripted and systemic dialogue;
• Revise and edit dialogue to ensure quality and consistency;
• Write any text that contains narrative elements (mission briefings, loading screens, in-game documents, etc.);
• Produce clear game-related documentation;
• Ensure that all reference documents are up to date;
• With the various production teams, supervise the integration of narrative content into the game;
• Support narrative and design needs of other departments, as required or directed;
• Assist with any marketing and/or PR needs that require writing;

Qualifications

Skills and Knowledge

• Able to create compelling characters and storylines;
• Excellent writing, editing and verbal communication skills;
• Is attentive, supportive and constructive when it comes to taking or giving feedback;
• Can do all of the above under pressure and while working to tight deadlines;

Relevant Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in scriptwriting, literature, or other relevant training is preferred;
• 10 years’ minimum experience as a professional writer is preferred;
• Experience in either casting, directing, and recording audio for games and/or motion capture is a bonus;
• Experience as a mentor/manager will be useful;
• Minimum 1 shipped AAA title in a narrative designer/writer position;
• Prior experience of working at Ubisoft as a narrative designer/writer is a huge bonus

Additional Information

Sofia, Bulgaria – remote start (once COVID is under control, some travel to and from Sofia may be required)

Consultant contractor; Full-time

How to apply

CONTACT: Please send us a copy of your updated Resume and Writing Samples:

• 3 samples of game scripts. Each between 4-10 pages. Ideally, these should be taken from different projects. However, where appropriate, 3 varied samples taken from the same project will be considered.
• 1 film or TV script. This is not a requirement but it is a bonus. Any such scripts should be submitted in their entirety.
• 1 non-scriptwriting sample. Examples: a plot synopsis for a game, film, or TV show; a character bio for a game; marketing materials for a game. This document should be no more than a few pages in length and may contain a combination of prose and bullet points.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted

Company Description

Ubisoft is a leading creator, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and services worldwide. More than 18,000 talents with a wide range of expertise are committed to enrich players’ lives with original and memorable entertainment experiences.

Established in 2006, Ubisoft Sofia has grown to a world-class AAA game dev studio. Throughout the years, the studio has released more than 19 titles, ranging from small casual to big open-world games, and covering a wide range of platforms & technologies. Ubisoft Sofia has brought expertise and creativity into brands such as Tom Clancy’s®, Prince of Persia®, and is a key contributor to the Assassin’s Creed® franchise. With more than 250 talented professionals, the studio is currently working on several big Ubisoft's titles.

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Ubisoft Sofia is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are deeply committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.