Lead Narrative Designer – Gears of War – The Coalition Jobs in Quebec

Manage and balance competing demands between creative vision and technical / ludonarrative constraints

7+ years total game development experience

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Ability to create a cohesive set of storylines that intertwine throughout the game's experience.

Prior experience managing both full time and freelance writers and narrative designers

Experience working on a live service title

Strive to improve pacing and narrative integration based on the gaming experience

Three (3) to five (5) years of relevant experience as a Narrative Designer or Writer in the game industry

Experience in creating, designing, or directing game stories or other interactive storytelling experiences

Professional experience in game development

Exceptional skills in bringing interactive stories to life

Experience with both linear and non-linear narrative structures

Technical proficiency with Unity as a game designer (programming skills not required)

Work with the Design and Art teams to create the story, characters, and key arcs

Write Narrative Synopsis, Character Bios, and Major Story Beats

Write the majority of quests and dialog

Support localization efforts to make sure our stories read well across the world

Integrate quests, dialog, and other in-game events using our scripting system

Skill managing tone and style for a consistent user experience

Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent experience

Knowledge of Game Theory and Game Design

Fluent English and good communication skills

Experience working with Art and Programming departments

Experience creating smooth narrative introductions for simulators and game tutorials

3+ Years of industry experience;

Experience crafting story in session-based games or games with strong procedural elements;

Experience with Unreal Editor and third person action games;

Enthusiasm to work cross-discipline to bring an experience to life;

Work with the Creative Director and an interdisciplinary writers’ room to establish and expand the lore and tone of the game;

Work with interdisciplinary teams throughout development to find creative ways for the narrative to bleed through;

Experience on at least one shipped narrative-driven title as a narrative designer/game writer ;

Thorough knowledge of the narrative toolset of the video game medium.

Experience implementing conversations and text pieces into a game engine.

Experience of open-world narrative design and branching dialogue ;

Conceive scenarios, missions, and objectives that are tied to larger story goals ;

Own the function and presentation of in-game narrative content ;

3+ Years of industry experience;

Experience crafting story in session-based games or games with strong procedural elements;

Experience with Unreal Editor and third person action games;

Enthusiasm to work cross-discipline to bring an experience to life;

Work with the Creative Director and an interdisciplinary writers’ room to establish and expand the lore and tone of the game;

Work with interdisciplinary teams throughout development to find creative ways for the narrative to bleed through;