Remote Copywriter wanted (gaming) | $65 to $70 per hour

COMPANY/PUBLICATION: TAILORED MANAGEMENT

Title: Copywriter IV (Gaming)

Job ID: 41570-1

Remote Locations: San Francisco Bay Area, CA / New York, NY (Fully Remote)

Pay : $65-70/hr.

Duration : 6-month contract starting M-F, full-time (40 hours); W2,

*Opportunity for extension or conversion based on performance and business needs*

Health Benefits + PTO

SUMMARY

Looking for a creative storyteller to help build the overarching narrative and character backstories for a social VR platform.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Define the narrative vision and drive the development of the overall story, characters, and setting in collaboration with the other creative leads and cross-functional partners
• Partner closely with creative leads to create a long-term strategy that integrates the story seamlessly into all aspects of the product
• Develop and maintain narrative documentation to reflect the vision as it progresses
• Apply and maintain consistency with industry standards
• Share your work and participate in a collaborative feedback culture
• Ensure strategic alignment with product principles and goals
• Breakdown of daily responsibilities: working with art and UX design to develop the story of the game. Continual iteration based on feedback. Working with art team, product design.
• ROLE
• You're perfect for this role if you thrive in an ambiguous environment and have the ability to just figure things out. You’ll be a part of building something from the ground up in a highly collaborative team inclusive of perspectives from varied disciplines and backgrounds. We’re looking for someone who:
• Builds narrative systems and structures as well as applies consistent standards and elevates the overall quality of our work
• Loves both high-level strategy and hands-on writing for interactive design
• Has a background in worldbuilding with a strong grasp of the world design process from beginning to end
• Understands design thinking, user experience and is excited by the power of game design and storytelling
• Thrives in a flat, fast-moving organization that uses lightweight process to have a huge impact

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• 5-10 years working with experiences in narrative-driven game design
• Please include a link to samples of your work that show your experience combining gameplay with narrative

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in multiplayer, massive multiplayer or open world games
• Have launched a noteworthy, narrative-driven game to a global audience
• Understanding of storytelling that promotes inclusion and equity
• Experience working with cross-functional stakeholders

3 MUST-HAVE SKILLS: XFN collab, gaming world-building (story dev), linguistics (storytelling and writing)

NICE-TO-HAVE SKILLS: Experience working in a feedback culture, inclusive storytelling/design.

SUCCESSFUL BACKGROUND: Launching a game with strong story dev. Mid- to senior.

BREAKDOWN OF DAILY RESPONSIBILITIES: working with art and UX design to develop the story of the game. Continual iteration based on feedback. Working with art team, product design.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

Original job posting: Click here

Website: https://www.tailoredmanagement.com/

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