Junior Designer, Narrative (Temp)

About the role

We are seeking a Junior Designer, Narrative to join the team behind the blockbuster open world, action RPG, Hogwarts Legacy. This position involves maintaining and implementing voiceover lines related to player action, engagement, and choice throughout the game.

Responsibilities

• Craft compelling quests, satisfying dialogue, and rich stories that support the developer and project vision.
• Ensure Wizarding World authenticity across the project.
• Collaborate with writers, designers, and the game director to champion story in design and provide narrative support for design elements, such as: story beat creation, game mechanics delivery, character profiles, character motivations, narrative feature design, player choices, and player emotional journey.

Requirements

• A degree in a related discipline, or adjacent field, is helpful.
• A strong record of quality in writing and game design.
• Previous experience in interactive storytelling, narrative design, and game writing.
• Proven ability to create within an established franchise, authoring exciting new experiences that still feel authentic and tonally consistent.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively and collaboratively in a cross-cultural and multi-time-zone team.
• Possess a deep literacy in games, film, literature, and television, and a love of fantasy.
• Knowledge of the Wizarding World franchise is a definite plus.
• Nice-to-haves include experience in visual scripting languages like Unreal 5, Blueprints, and experience with dialogue authoring systems like Articy.

Qualifications

A Bachelor's degree in a related field is preferred, but not required. Previous experience in interactive storytelling, narrative design, and game writing is essential. A strong portfolio showcasing your work is highly recommended.

Skills

• Strong storytelling and writing skills.
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills.
• Proficiency in game development tools and platforms.
• Understanding of narrative design principles and techniques.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Benefits

At Warner Bros. Discovery, we offer a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and more. Our goal is to support our employees' well-being so they can focus on doing their best work.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $60,000 - $80,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

This is a full-time position with a standard 40-hour workweek.

How We Get Things Done

At Warner Bros. Discovery, we believe in championing inclusion and diversity. We strive to create a workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. Our guiding principles guide us in everything we do, ensuring that we are always working towards a more equitable and inclusive future.