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Narrative Systems Designer

California, United States (On-site)

Narrative Systems Designer

39 Minutes ago • 3 Years + • Game Story Writing/Narrative Design

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Job Description

Elsewhere Entertainment seeks a Narrative Systems Designer to contribute to a new IP. Responsibilities include developing foundational systems, collaborating with cross-functional teams (narrative, technical, gameplay, audio, art) on narrative and cinematic systems, creating and improving proprietary tools, and ensuring tasks meet specifications and deadlines. The ideal candidate possesses 3+ years of experience as a Technical Designer with a narrative systems focus, strong design and programming skills, and a collaborative team-first attitude. Bonus points for AAA game writing experience, shipped titles, and cross-departmental skills.

Must have:

3+ years experience as Technical Designer (Narrative focus)
Strong design and programming skills
Collaborative team player
Develop foundational systems
Collaborate with cross-functional teams
Create and improve proprietary tools

Good to have:

AAA game writing experience
Shipped titles
Cross-departmental skills (UI, etc.)
Interest in game narratives

Perks:

Medical, dental, vision
401k with company match
Tuition reimbursement
Paid holidays and vacation
Mental health & wellbeing programs
Free and discounted games
Relocation assistance (eligible)

Job Title:

Narrative Systems Designer

Requisition ID:

R024424

Job Description:

Elsewhere Entertainment is looking for a Senior Game Designer to join the development of a new IP.

Feed your creativity while collaborating with our team of highly-skilled developers to build something innovative, exhilarating, and expansively entertaining!

As a member of the technical design department, you’ll support the narrative, cinematics, and audio teams in designing gameplay systems and by programming technical tools to enable the narrative experience in the game.

As a member of the project, you’ll help take the studio and our game from great to even better—with a focus on inclusivity, mutual respect (for ourselves and our players), thoughtfulness, empathy, professionalism, and collaboration.

If you’re a passionate technical designer and a positive, respectful collaborator who enjoys cross-department communication and creative problem-solving as a part of your workflow, we’d love to talk to you!

You’ll help us by…

Developing a new intellectual property’s foundational systems

Collaborating with the narrative, technical, gameplay, audio, and art teams in creating the game’s narrative and cinematic systems

Helping to create and improve the game's proprietary narrative, cinematics, and related audio tools

Ensuring all tasks are completed according to given specifications and deadlines

Performing any additional systems and technical responsibilities as assigned by Design Leadership

You’re awesome because you have…

3+ years experience as a professional Technical Designer with focus in Narrative and/or related Systems (or some combination of applicable training and experience)

Demonstrable and strong skills as a designer and programmer

The ability to collaborate and thrive as part of a creative team

Creativity in problem solving and a positive, respectful team-first attitude

Organization methods and the capability to meet deadlines

A habit of regularly playing and understanding modern video games

Bonus points for…

Experience with writing for AAA games

One or more shipped titles

Interest in game narratives and the art of storytelling in games

Cross-over skills from other departments (UI, etc)

Enjoyment of playing a variety of video game genres and titles

Not sure you meet all qualifications? Let us decide! Research shows that women and members of other under-represented groups tend to not apply to jobs when they think they may not meet every qualification, when, in fact, they often do! At Activision, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage you to apply.

Our World

At Activision, we strive to create the most iconic brands in gaming and entertainment. We’re driven by our mission to deliver unrivaled gaming experiences for the world to enjoy, together. We are home to some of the most beloved entertainment franchises including Call of Duty®, Crash Bandicoot™, Tony Hawk’s™ Pro Skater™, and Guitar Hero®. As a leading worldwide developer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and products, our “press start” is simple: delight hundreds of millions of players around the world with innovative, fun, thrilling, and engaging entertainment experiences.

We’re not just looking back at our decades-long legacy; we’re forging ahead to keep advancing gameplay with some of the most popular titles and sophisticated technology in the world. We have bold ambitions to create the most inclusive company as we know our success comes from the passionate, creative, and diverse teams within our organization.

We’re in the business of delivering fun and unforgettable entertainment for our player community to enjoy. And our future opportunities have never been greater — this could be your opportunity to level up.

Ready to Activate Your Future?

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Rewards

We provide a suite of benefits that promote physical, emotional and financial well-being for ‘Every World’ - we’ve got our employees covered! Subject to eligibility requirements, the Company offers comprehensive benefits including:

Medical, dental, vision, health savings account or health reimbursement account, healthcare spending accounts, dependent care spending accounts, life and AD&D insurance, disability insurance;
401(k) with Company match, tuition reimbursement, charitable donation matching;
Paid holidays and vacation, paid sick time, floating holidays, compassion and bereavement leaves, parental leave;
Mental health & wellbeing programs, fitness programs, free and discounted games, and a variety of other voluntary benefit programs like supplemental life & disability, legal service, ID protection, rental insurance, and others;
If the Company requires that you move geographic locations for the job, then you may also be eligible for relocation assistance.

Eligibility to participate in these benefits may vary for part time and temporary full-time employees and interns with the Company. You can learn more by visiting .

In the U.S., the standard base pay range for this role is $29.81 - $55.14 Hourly. These values reflect the expected base pay range of new hires across all U.S. locations. Ultimately, your specific range and offer will be based on several factors, including relevant experience, performance, and work location. Your Talent Professional can share this role’s range details for your local geography during the hiring process. In addition to a competitive base pay, employees in this role may be eligible for incentive compensation. Incentive compensation is not guaranteed. While we strive to provide competitive offers to successful candidates, new hire compensation is negotiable.

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Activision

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Founded in 1979, Activision continues to disrupt the world of entertainment with its extensive roster of epic blockbuster games -- Pitfall®, Tony Hawk®, Guitar Hero®, Crash Bandicoot™, Skylanders™, Bungie’s Destiny and Call of Duty.®

As the leading worldwide developer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and products on consoles, mobile and PC, our “press start” is simple: delight players around the world with innovative, fun, thrilling, and engaging entertainment experiences.

Activision is headquartered in Santa Monica, and publishes globally in markets including U.S., Canada, Brazil, Mexico, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Ireland, Poland, Sweden, Spain, Denmark, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Australia, Singapore, mainland China, Hong Kong and the region of Taiwan.

At Activision, we strive to connect and engage our global player community through entertainment. Our success comes from the passionate, talented and diverse team of people behind our world-class franchises. Ensuring Activision is an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive will help us deliver a new era of epic entertainment for our players.