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Lead Narrative DesignerDisney Experiences • Glendale, CA, US
Lead Narrative Designer

Lead Narrative Designer

Disney Experiences • Glendale, CA, US
Hace 2 días
Tipo de contrato
  • A tiempo completo
Descripción del trabajo

A bout The Role & Team :

Disney Digital Entertainment, a division of Disney Experiences, is embarking on a mission to create the 'digital front door' for The Walt Disney Company, bringing all of the magic of Disney together into a new interactive universe.

Disney Digital Entertainment is looking for a Lead Narrative Designer to join us on an ambitious and exciting new project. If you are an imaginative creator with superb game development skills, and have a love of Disney / Pixar, Star Wars and Marvel properties, you'll want to check out this opportunity! We are building an experienced development team that will help create groundbreaking game experiences that will herald the next generation of Disney to the world. Working with top-class industry talent, this role is perfect for the seasoned game developer looking to create something epic - collaborating with a robust group of developers focusing on individual experiences to create a wonderfully rich and cohesive product that is truly "Disney".

This is a remote opportunity with potential travel.

What you will do :

  • Work with project leads and other developers to create compelling narrative experiences that are fun and engaging.

Manage the work for a narrative team

and lead the development of narrative design while working in a cross-disciplinary pod structure.

  • Work with internal partners to ensure narrative and dialogue meets the standards and needs of various IPs.
  • Be a hands-on developer

    in the creation of narrative content for several interactive games and experiences based on Disney's robust portfolio of characters and worlds including Disney / Pixar, Marvel and Star Wars.

  • Work with the leadership team on voice over casting and participate in and direct voice over sessions.
  • Implement, test, and iterate on narrative systems and narrative content.
  • Help design narrative design systems and tools to be used in the development of narrative content.
  • Create and implement narrative content using Unreal Engine, UEFN (Unreal Editor Fortnite), and scripting in Verse in both the development and live service environments.
  • Write, update, and maintain detailed design documentation.
  • Provide guidance and mentorship for other Narrative Designers.
  • Required Qualifications and Skills :

  • 8 years of game development experience, including at least one shipped game in a Lead role.
  • Implemented narrative content using an industry-standard toolset (Unity, Unreal, etc.).
  • Have been a leader and developer on multiple shipped products and have familiarity with developing products on various gaming platforms – Console / PC and Mobile.
  • Excel at partnering and collaborating with key stakeholders, working through challenging problems and reaching consensus to achieve great things.
  • Have a special appreciation of Disney's IP, including characters and lore, linear media and movie franchises, theme parks design, and overall aesthetics.
  • Are familiar with the narrative requirements of writing within existing IPs.
  • Have experience designing narrative systems such as conversations, barks, and chatter as well as
  • designing tools to implement these systems.

    Are familiar with various narrative tools and using them to put narrative content in game.

    Have

    participated in the VO(Voice Over) casting / recording process and have directed voice-over sessions.

  • Enjoy creative problem-solving and creating something new and innovative.
  • Have a strong sense of what makes for interesting and compelling narratives in video games.
  • Have strong storytelling abilities and a deep understanding of interactive narrative design.
  • Understand best standards and practices of writing within a variety of different genres.
  • Able to communicate effectively with other teams and groups.
  • Education :

  • A Bachelor's degree in English or Creative Writing or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Additional Information :

    Please include a portfolio showcasing your work and projects you have worked on. Please share or disable any passwords for efficient review of portfolios.

    Our Benefits : Disney offers a rewards package to help you live your best life. This includes health and savings benefits, educational opportunities and special extras that only Disney can provide. Learn more about our benefits and perks at https : / / jobs.disneycareers.com / benefits

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    The hiring range for this remote position is $126,800 to $170,000 per year, which factors in various geographic regions. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and / or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and / or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.

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