Description
Interested in working for an exciting company
that is redefining the way people play video games? Interested in working for a
world class company in a fun and rewarding
environment in Toronto? Then Gameloft is the company for you!
Gameloft, an international publisher and developer of
video games for mobile devices (iOS, Android, Java), is seeking a gifted Narrative Designer to join our Toronto Studio. Qualified candidates will link up with the design teams to
create exciting new game titles across a wide range of genres from hardcore
action to casual simulation and Freemium games. Previous hit games such as The
Oregon Trail, Modern Combat 4, Brother in Arms 2, N.O.V.A., Avatar, Dungeon
Hunter, Despicable Me: Minion Rush,
Assassin’s Creed, Terminator Salvation, Asphalt 8, Let’s Golf!, and Order and Chaos are just a few of the 300 games Gameloft has created since it
was founded.
NARRATIVE DESIGN POSITION
The role of the Narrative Designer is to act
as the champion of a game’s story, functioning as the central resource
for all things narrative related. The Narrative Designer works closely with a
project’s core design team at every step of the way to develop a strong
symbiotic relationship between the game’s mechanics, design, and structure and
the narrative/story being used to support and enhance that structure.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Work with the development team to brainstorm creative
ways to encapsulate the game’s core mechanics through story and narrative;
- Establish the lore and tone of the world of the game and
propose creative and efficient ways to effectively present this world to the
player;
- Define characters and NPCs, their back stories,
personalities;
- Writing and revising all in-game dialogue and text;
- Identifying Narrative problems and brainstorming creative
solutions with colleagues;
- Working to create and establish the “voice” of a game;
- Collaborate with cinematic and sound teams to create and
maintain consistent narrative execution;
- Working on licensed properties, coordinating with teams
and licensors to ensure brand consistency;
- Generating detailed Voice Over scripts and liaising with
external voice-over houses and sound designers.
IDEAL CANDIDATE:
- Possess a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in English,
Creative Writing, Theatre, or Film;
- Displays excellent written and verbal communication
skills;
- Possess a strong understanding of visual theory and
storytelling;
- Possess an in-depth knowledge and passion for the history
and theories governing interactive storytelling;
- Understand how to present a clear narrative concept flow
using Visio, Excel, PPT, or other related tools;
- Mastery of the English language is a must;
- Ability to craft a clear and coherent story;
- Ability to display a strong understanding of plot,
structure, and character;
- Must understand how story is used to support game
mechanics and enhance player retention;
- Understanding of basic game design fundamentals and
principles;
- Ability to work positively in a collaborative environment;
- Strong research, analytical, and problem-solving skills,
and an awareness of how to navigate limitations and work with available
art/programming resources;
- Attention to detail
- Ability to meet aggressive deadlines
- Ability to communicate effectively in a diverse
environment;
- Organized, able to juggle multiple projects at once;
- Previous professional experience as a writer in the game
or entertainment industry is a BIG PLUS;
- Passionate about gaming, boasting an in-depth knowledge
of games, game culture, and the entertainment industry as a whole.
If your skill set and interests match what we’re
looking for, then get in the
game!
Please forward your CV and motivation letter to the
following address:
toronto-job@gameloft.com
All qualified candidates will be asked to take a skills
assessment test.
Only selected
candidates will be contacted. Your CV will be saved in our files for a period
of 6 months. Thank you for your interest in Gameloft.
Why work for
Gameloft?
- Join one of
the most exciting industrial sectors today, whose partners and clients include
Apple, Microsoft, Nokia, Google, Nintendo, Samsung, and telecommunication
carriers
- Experience an
exceptional, dynamic, demanding and motivating working environment within a
fast-growing company
- Work in an
international environment where you can communicate with other countries and
cultures on a daily basis
- Enjoy
excellent local working conditions (good office space quality, located in
Toronto)
- We offer
competitive salaries and comprehensive benefit packages
About Gameloft
Gameloft is a leading international publisher
and developer of downloadable video games.
For 10 years, Gameloft has been established as one of the top innovators
in its field. The company creates games
for mobile phones, smartphones, iPhone iPod touch and iPad. Gameloft games are also available to players
on WiiWare, DSiWare, Microsoft Xbox LIVE Arcade and PlayStation®Network.
Our freemium and premium games from casual to
hardcore are localized in 12 languages and distributed in more than 100
countries. We partner with legendary
brands such as Marvel®, Hasbro®, FOX®, Mattel® and Ferrari®. We employ over 5,000 developers in over 30
countries spanning every continent and are on the top 120 companies of the NYSE
Euronext Paris, ISIN: FR0000079600, Bloomberg: GFT FP, Reuters: GLFT.PA. Bazinga.
Our mantra? Your talent, our
legacy, unstoppable.
For more
information go to www.gameloft.com.