Lead Narrative Designer

As a leading mobile games developer, Jam City is looking to “level up” our talent. We’re on the hunt for innovators who consider themselves dynamic, collaborative and thrive in a fast-paced environment. 

PERKS & BENEFITS Unlimited Vacation, Paid Sick Days, Kin Care & Holidays* 100% Covered Medical and Company-Sponsored Dental & Vision (Plans Vary)* Life Insurance, 401k, Flexible Spending Accounts, Commuter Benefits & More* Fully Remote Wellness Activities & Programs 12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave* Happy Hours Company Events *Only applies to full-time positions.

We are looking for an experienced Lead Narrative Designer to bring their expert writing and game design skills to our hit mobile game Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery. You’ll have the opportunity to collaborate with top industry talent and take ownership in the narrative process from initial concept to final product. If you’re a seasoned storytelling leader looking for a role that offers fun creative challenges and the potential to level up your leadership responsibilities, we want to hear from you.

Qualified applicants will be expected to complete a Harry Potter Narrative Design/Writing assessment.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Leads a game’s narrative vision and adapts it to align with data, executive and partner feedback, and the game team’s changing needs
• Manages, trains, and mentors a team of narrative designers, leading the design process and setting the quality bar for execution
• Drives creative quality forward by example, and giving feedback and direction where needed
• Leads the tactical (day-to-day) narrative operations, establishing best practices and aligning processes with the game’s production pipelines
• Owns the relationship with external partners to determine upcoming narrative content, obtain approvals, and communicate the partners’ narrative and overall creative feedback to the team
• Serves as a key stakeholder in creative meetings and in the development of the game’s initiatives and new features
• Collaborates directly with Product, Design, Production, Art, and Animation Leads to coordinate all facets of Narrative with F2P mobile business goals
• Leads the shaping of high-level overarching stories for upcoming features, events and/or large content releases
• Produces high-quality quest outlines and copy on deadline as needed
• Integrates inventive writing with design to support both creative and monetization objectives
• Leads brainstorming sessions and evaluates pitches based on creative and monetization objectives, keeping within limited art and design scope
• Innovates with high accuracy across multiple iterations, addressing feedback, incorporating notes, and executing revisions
• Facilitates the training of new hires and narrative designers

QUALIFICATIONS

• Mastery of writing and expert proficiency in narrative design techniques
• High organizational, time management, and prioritizing skills in a rapidly changing creative environment
• A team leader as well as a team player in motivation, communication, and attitude
• Aptitude for managing and mentoring less experienced narrative designers
• High-level understanding of the game development process and F2P mobile game design pipelines and market trends
• Expert-level proficiency in reviewing work, giving constructive feedback, and maintaining narrative continuity
• Ability to apply both qualitative and quantitative strategic thinking skills
• Ability to efficiently multitask cross-departmentally without compromising creative quality
• Exceptional writing, proofreading, and copy editing skills
• Outstanding written and interpersonal communication
• Experience scripting dialogue for large casts of original and canon characters
• Experience structuring and tracking multiple branching storylines
• Leadership experience in small team settings

NICE TO HAVE

• Knowledge of Harry Potter brand and canon
• Serialized storytelling and screenwriting experience
• Experience managing junior team members
• Live Ops experience