Senior Narrative Designer Unannounced Title

Scopely is looking for a Senior Narrative Designer to join our Slate Development Group in the US on a hybrid or remote basis! (Hybrid in Culver City)

At Scopely we care deeply about what we do and want to inspire play every day - whether in our work environments alongside our talented colleagues or through our deep connections with our communities of players. We are a global team of game lovers who are developing publishing and innovating the mobile games industry connecting millions of people around the world daily.

We are in the early stages of development on an ambitious unannounced AAA mobile game and were assembling a team of passionate game makers to craft unforgettable environments and immersive adventures that players will love.

What You Will Do

The Senior Narrative Designer will be responsible for creating compelling content within a beloved fantasy setting developing stories quests characters and dialogue authentic to the established IP. Working closely with the Narrative Lead Narrative Director and cross-disciplinary teams they will help shape content from concept through production ensuring story and gameplay work seamlessly together.

This role requires a creative collaborative and experienced narrative designer who can develop compelling RPG content within established creative constraints contribute fresh ideas while respecting existing canon and thrive in iterative development. The ideal candidate is passionate about storytelling receptive to feedback and excited by the challenge of creating experiences that resonate with players.

The Senior Narrative Designer will contribute to:

• Story arcs quests branching narrative structures
• Character creation dialogue voice
• Worldbuilding
• Cutscene scripts
• Naming flavor text supporting narrative materials
• Additional narrative content within and outside the game

Narrative Content Development

• Develop and pitch concepts storylines quests characters and narrative arcs that create compelling player experiences within an established fantasy IP.
• Create and maintain documentation including story outlines character summaries scripts dialogue and supporting materials.
• Collaborate with the Narrative Lead and Narrative Director to ensure content aligns with project goals creative direction and player experience objectives.

Narrative Ownership

• Own designated content from concept through production driving development iteration and refinement throughout the content lifecycle.
• Create content that is authentic to an established fantasy setting while introducing fresh ideas memorable characters and engaging player-facing stories.
• Partner with production and other disciplines to help ensure timely delivery that supports broader project goals.

Collaboration & Iteration

• Collaborate closely with game designers artists producers and other disciplines to integrate narrative seamlessly into gameplay systems and player experiences.
• Work constructively with internal teams external partners and stakeholders to develop refine and deliver narrative content.
• Participate in narrative reviews workshops and feedback discussions incorporating feedback thoughtfully and effectively while maintaining the creative intent.

Narrative Craft

• Design and develop branching dialogue quest structures and narrative experiences that support player agency and engagement.
• Contribute to development of characters relationships and story moments that resonate with players.
• Help maintain narrative consistency quality and authenticity across assigned content areas.
• Support growth of junior team members and new hires through constructive feedback and mentorship.

What Were Looking For

• Experience developing narrative content for RPGs including stories quests characters dialogue and branching narrative experiences.
• Strong understanding of narrative design storytelling and game design principles.
• Demonstrated ability to pitch develop and iterate narrative content from concept through production.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills with the ability to work effectively across disciplines and incorporate feedback from multiple stakeholders.
• Experience creating original content within established settings franchises or IPs while maintaining authenticity and consistency.
• Strong analytical problem-solving and organizational skills.
• Detail-oriented creative and enthusiastic with strong craft discipline and a passion for narrative design.
• Desire to create an incredibly cool game that millions of people will love.

Nice to Have

• Experience with live-service multiplayer or mobile games.
• Experience collaborating across multiple teams studios or external partners.
• Familiarity with major fantasy IPs.
• Mandarin language proficiency.

Scopely is a leading video game and global interactive entertainment company home to many of the worlds most beloved and enduring experiences including two of the most successful mobile games of all-time MONOPOLY GO! and Pokémon GO along with Stumble Guys Star Trek Fleet Command MARVEL Strike Force WWE Champions the Scrabble franchise Yahtzee With Buddies and many others. Across mobile web PC and console Scopely creates develops publishes and live-operates one of the most diversified and award-winning portfolios in the games industry bringing hundreds of millions of players together through a shared love of play.

Founded in 2011 Scopely is powered by its exceptional team including thousands of world-class gamemakers around the globe a distinctive tenet-driven culture and its proprietary technology platform Playgami. Together these strengths have fueled Scopelys position as the #1 mobile games company in the U.S. and #2 globally generating more than $10 billion in lifetime revenue. Whether building global sensations like MONOPOLY GO! from the ground up or expanding through strategic acquisitions including the FoxNext GSN and Scopely Explore games businesses Scopely consistently delivers experiences players love today and return to for years to come.

Recognized multiple times as one of the 100 Most Influential Companies in the World by TIME magazine and one of Fast Companys Worlds Most Innovative Companies and Best Workplaces for Innovators Scopely believes that video games can be a force for good creating meaningful connections vibrant communities and making life better through play.

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