Narrative Designer - Overwatch 2 Irvine (USA) Albany (USA) Blizzard Entertainment USD 29.81-55.[...]

Amazing games start with amazing people, and this is one of the most exciting times to join us! The Overwatch Team is seeking an imaginative, resourceful, and technically proficient Narrative Designer to join our team. If you share a passion for developing interesting worlds, compelling characters, and enjoyable stories, then this position is perfect for you. As part of the Narrative Design team, your day-to-day responsibilities will include story development; creating diverse characters and dialogue for our new and current roster of Heroes; dialogue implementation and scripting; giving voice over direction to our talented voice actors; providing feedback about the IP, story, and gameplay; and collaborating with other narrative team members and designers. Responsibilities Write lines that quickly and concisely convey moment-to-moment gameplay in a Hero\'s unique voice. Implement and script lines and conversations via Blizzard’s proprietary tool. Guide VO studio sessions and ensure high-quality voice recordings. Collaborate with other teams to build stories focused on our outstanding IP and Heroes, while championing player experience and gameplay. Maintain the vision of the Overwatch universe and contribute to its narrative development. Continuously research and adapt to industry trends to enhance storytelling techniques. Name cosmetics, events, abilities, and more in line with the style of the IP. Work with other departments to maintain story consistency and support narrative needs across disciplines. Requirements 3+ years of demonstrated experience as a Narrative Designer/Writer. At least one shipped AAA game title in a Writer/Narrative role. Prior experience in giving voice direction and working with voice actors. Ability to provide constructive feedback and collaborate effectively with a diverse team. Strong understanding of narrative design principles and player experience. Location: This role is Hybrid (3 days per week) in Irvine, CA Pluses Game knowledge and an understanding of the design principles behind games. Understanding and knowledge of the Overwatch universe. Experience writing branching and non-linear dialogue for games. Published writing work (novels, short fiction, film, television, comics). Bachelor\'s degree or equivalent experience. Application Materials Links or attachments of writing samples/portfolio (preferred). Prioritize samples demonstrating your ability to write dialogue for different voices. Sample Overwatch barks are also appreciated! Resume (required) Blizzard Entertainment is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Accommodation Request: We are committed to working with and providing reasonable assistance to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you are a disabled individual requiring an accommodation to apply for an open position, please email your request to talentacquisition@blizzard.com . General employment questions cannot be accepted or processed here. Thank you for your interest. Your Platform Best known for iconic video game universes including Warcraft, Overwatch, Diablo, and StarCraft, Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. (www.blizzard.com ), a division of Activision Blizzard, which was acquired by Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT), is a premier developer and publisher of entertainment experiences. Blizzard Entertainment has created some of the industry’s most critically acclaimed and genre-defining games over the last 30 years, with a track record that includes multiple Game of the Year awards. Blizzard Entertainment engages tens of millions of players around the world with titles available on PC via Battle.net, Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, iOS, and Android. Our World Activision Blizzard, Inc., is one of the world\'s largest and most successful interactive entertainment companies and is at the intersection of media, technology and entertainment. We are home to some of the most beloved entertainment franchises including Call of Duty, World of Warcraft, Overwatch, Diablo, Candy Crush and Bubble Witch. Our combined entertainment network delights hundreds of millions of monthly active users in 196 countries, making us the largest gaming network on the planet! Our ability to build immersive and innovate worlds is only enhanced by diverse teams working in an inclusive environment. We aspire to have a culture where everyone can thrive in order to connect and engage the world through epic entertainment. We provide a suite of benefits that promote physical, emotional and financial well-being for ‘Every World’ - we’ve got our employees covered! The video game industry and therefore our business is fast-paced and will continue to evolve. As such, the duties and responsibilities of this role may be changed as directed by the Company at any time to promote and support our business and relationships with industry partners. We love hearing from anyone who is enthusiastic about changing the games industry. Not sure you meet all qualifications? Let’s 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! We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage you to apply. We are committed to working with and providing reasonable assistance to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you are a disabled individual requiring an accommodation to apply for an open position, please email your request to accommodationrequests@activisionblizzard.com . General employment questions cannot be accepted or processed here. Thank you for your interest. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status, among other characteristics. 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 https://www.benefitsforeveryworld.com/ . 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Salary: USD 62000 - 114000 per year Experience: 3 years required

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