Niantic

Niantic

Senior Narrative Designer - Unannounced Title

US - Culver City, United States; US - United States · Senior

Sponsorship not specified$124k-$187kDetected 1 day ago
CommunicationCollaborationProblem Solving

About the role

  • For candidates in CA, CO, NJ, NY, and WA, the annual salary range is provided below.

Responsibilities

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Collaborate closely with game designers, artists, producers, and other disciplines to integrate narrative seamlessly into gameplay systems and player experiences.

Requirements

  • Strong understanding of narrative design, storytelling, and game design principles.
  • 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.
  • The ideal candidate is passionate about storytelling, receptive to feedback, and excited by the challenge of creating experiences that resonate with players.

Nice to have

  • Experience with live-service, multiplayer, or mobile games.
  • Familiarity with major fantasy IPs.
  • Mandarin language proficiency.
  • Together, these strengths have fueled Scopely's position as the #1 mobile games company in the U.S. and #2 globally, generating more than $10 billion in lifetime revenue.
  • For more information, visit: https://www.scopely.com/.
  • Notice to Candidates: Scopely will never request payment or financial information during the application or hiring process.
  • Should you have any questions or encounter any fraudulent requests/emails/websites, please immediately contact recruiting@scopely.com.
  • Employment at Scopely is based solely on a person's merit and qualifications.

Skills

  • Base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Compensation

  • For candidates in CA, CO, NJ, NY, and WA, the annual salary range is provided below.

Company info

  • 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 we're assembling a team of passionate game makers to craft unforgettable environments and immersive adventures that players will love.
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