Epic Games
Principal Narrative Designer
Cary,North Carolina,United States · Principal
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About the role
- We're constantly innovating to raise the bar of engine and game development.
Responsibilities
- Write scripts and story outlines in close partnership and in support of the Head of Story's direction
- Collaborate closely with Senior Creative Leadership, Senior Art Leadership, Production, and other key stakeholders to craft and articulate compelling game stories, characters, and worlds that resonate with a global audience
- Work closely with the game design team to ensure the narrative complements and enhances gameplay, coordinating with the Art team on narrative aspects of characters and world-building
- Maintain effective communication with the development team and other project stakeholders to ensure seamless integration of narrative elements into the gameplay
- Collaborate with Lead Writers to lead casting and voice recording sessions, ensuring the overall coherence and quality of the narrative experience
- Extensive narrative design or writing experience in game production, with at least one AAA shipped project as a Story Producer, Narrative Lead, Lead Writer, or Narrative Director
- You will work closely with the Senior Creative Leadership, Head of Story, and other stakeholders to write, collaborate, and integrate immersive and engaging storytelling into all aspects of gameplay to define the storytelling of Fortnite.
Requirements
- Significant experience with fiction writing
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to work well under deadlines
- Knowledge of industry trends and successful intellectual
- Proficiency in modern video game storytelling techniques and narrative systems
Skills
- WHAT MAKES US EPIC?
- At the core of Epic's success are talented, passionate people.
- Epic prides itself on creating a collaborative, welcoming, and creative environment.
Benefits
- Epic Games is seeking a Principal Narrative Designer to aid in executing the narrative vision and strategy for our new and existing IP.
- Work with our Head of Story and act as a liaison between them and the writing team to execute the narrative vision and development for Fortnite and potential new and existing game IPs
Company info
- Epic Games is a leading interactive entertainment company. For over 30 years we've been making award-winning games and engine technology that empowers others to make visually stunning games and 3D content that bring environments to life like never before. Epic's award-winning Unreal Engine technology not only provides game developers the ability to build high-fidelity, interactive experiences for PC, console, mobile, and VR, it is also a tool being embraced by content creators across a variety of industries such as media and entertainment, automotive, and architectural design. As we continue to build our Engine technology and develop remarkable games, we strive to build teams of world-class talent.
- Like what you hear? Come be a part of something Epic!
- Epic Games deeply values diverse teams and an inclusive work culture, and we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. Learn more about our Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy here.
- Note to Recruitment Agencies: Epic does not accept any unsolicited resumes or approaches from any unauthorized third party (including recruitment or placement agencies) (i.e., a third party with whom we do not have a negotiated and validly executed agreement). We will not pay any fees to any unauthorized third party. Further details on these matters can be found here.
- Put your design skills to work at a cutting-edge company that challenges the norm.
- From character and level design to competitive gameplay and system design, help shape the future of interactive entertainment at Epic.
- Epic Games is a leading interactive entertainment company.
- For over 30 years we've been making award-winning games and engine technology that empowers others to make visually stunning games and 3D content that bring environments to life like never before.
- Epic's award-winning Unreal Engine technology not only provides game developers the ability to build high-fidelity, interactive experiences for PC, console, mobile, and VR, it is also a tool being embraced by content creators across a variety of industries such as media and entertainment, automotive, and architectural design.
- As we continue to build our Engine technology and develop remarkable games, we strive to build teams of world-class talent.
- Like what you hear?
- Come be a part of something Epic!
- Epic Games deeply values diverse teams and an inclusive work culture, and we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer.
- Learn more about our Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy here.
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