Narrative Director
Tencent
- Irvine, CA
- $127,780 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Collaborate with the Creative Director to shape the story, including developing and executing the narrative context for all game missions.
- Work alongside the Creative Director and design team to ensure the narrative complements and enhances the game design, and coordinate with the Art Director on narrative aspects of characters and world.
- Build and lead a creative core narrative team. Also, mentor and inspire the broader team, promoting an environment that values creativity, professional growth, and diversity.
- Ensure coherence and continuity of the storyline and scripted events throughout the game.
- Contribute to the narrative writing process and ensure seamless integration of narrative elements into the gameplay.
- Maintain effective communication with the development team and other project stakeholders.
- Develop and write engaging storylines, character biographies, dialogue, and in-game text.
- A degree in Creative Writing, Literature, Film, or equivalent.
- Extensive narrative design or writing experience in game production, with at least one AAA shipped project as a Narrative Lead, Lead Writer, or Narrative Director.
- A highly creative mind with a collaborative, empathetic, and innovative approach.
- Open-minded and receptive to different cultures and ideas.
- Experience working with and leading teams from various countries around the world, demonstrating cultural sensitivity and adaptability.
- A strong appreciation for diverse perspectives and the ability to integrate these into the creative process.