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Technical Writer - Diablo Immortal

Blizzard Entertainment
Irvine California 92618 United States of America
1 year ago
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Technical Writer - Diablo Immortal

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R015526

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Technical Writer

Diablo Immortal

The minions of Hell are growing stronger...

Be the mastermind and knowledge-keeper for a number of complex and interlocking gameplay systems in one of the world’s biggest MMOs. Diablo Immortal, an action-RPG mobile game set in the world of Sanctuary, allows players to slay demons anywhere, at any time, in the palm of their hands! The launch of the game is just the beginning as the team prepares to deliver a constant stream of content updates for players.

As a Technical Writer on the team, you’ll have two primary job functions.

The first job function is to create central documentation reflecting the current design of the game as a source of truth for the team to reference. Whether it’s the decisions made during a balance meeting, a paper design for a new system coming in the game, or an upcoming bugfix, you’ll combine the information held in these disparate sources into a master reference. You won’t be alone! Ambiguity arises and y ou will work with the design, product and production teams any time information is not clear or captured properly. If you already enjoy editing a wiki, writing answers into online knowledgebases, or writing strategy guides, you already know the value of keeping documentation up to date for all to reference.

Your second job function will be to apply your knowledge to author the proper text in the game itself for players to see. Text can be found everywhere in Diablo Immortal, such as the tooltip of a new Legendary Item, the help dialog box for a new vendor NPC in Westmarch, loading screen tips, and more. When new features are added to the game, you will work to ensure these concepts are consistently used and clearly communicated to players.

Diablo Immortal is a full-fledged action-RPG designed from the ground up for mobile. We value team-players who can provide constructive input, collaborate, and iterate in the relentless pursuit of quality.

Responsibilities:

· Manage information from multiple sources to keep internal documentation up to date

· Read over design documentation to extract and capture key concepts

· Follow involved iteration on design decisions to establish the final design outcome

· Develop consistent terminology for both internal concepts as well as player-facing game terms

· Author hundreds of lines of in-game text that will be found in all parts of the game

· Participate in regular team playtests and provide feedback on upcoming Diablo Immortal content

· Collaborate and build relationships with the designers, producers and product managers on the team

Key Attributes:

· Excellent reading comprehension skills.

· Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing

· Ability to organize large amounts of information

· Clear, effective communication with a wide variety of designers, artists, and engineers

· A positive and self-driven attitude, with the ability to be collaborative in a team environment

Requirements:

· Bachelor’s degree in English, Technical Writing, or related field

· Familiar with game concepts and game terms.

Pluses:

· Strong familiarity with Diablo IP

· Willingness and ability to travel

· Chinese language reading

Application Materials :

· Resume

· Cover letter, including:

o A writing sample or reference to an online publication

o What games you are currently playing

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.

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