Principal Narrative Designer

Epic Games · Cary, NC · 1 mo ago

EducationFull-time

We need to output HTML fragment with sections: headings

for sections like About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. Only include sections that have real specific content. Need to parse the posting. The posting includes: - WHAT MAKES US EPIC? (intro paragraph) - DESIGN What We Do (maybe a heading? but we only use h3 for sections like About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. So we need to map content to those sections. We have: - About the role: maybe the "WHAT MAKES US EPIC?" and "Design What We Do" and "What You'll Do" etc. Actually "What You'll Do" is responsibilities. - Responsibilities: list of duties under "What You'll Do". Those are bullet-like sentences. - Requirements/Qualifications/Skills: "What We're Looking For" includes extensive narrative design or writing experience..., significant experience with fiction writing, highly creative mind..., excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong organizational skills..., knowledge of industry trends..., proficiency in modern video game storytelling techniques and narrative systems. We could split into Requirements (experience), Qualifications (maybe same), Skills (communication, organizational). But we should avoid thin sections. Perhaps combine into one "Requirements" section with bullet list. - Benefits: "EPIC JOB + EPIC BENEFITS = EPIC LIFE" includes medical, dental, vision HRA, long term disability, life insurance, 401k with match, mental well-being program, events, company-wide paid breaks, unlimited PTO and sick time, paid sabbatical after 7 years. - Pay: Not mentioned explicitly. No salary. So we should NOT include Pay section. - Schedule: Not mentioned. So no Schedule. - About the role: maybe a short paragraph about Epic and role. Could be "About Us" at bottom. But we have "About Us" describing company. Could be "About the role" maybe not. The instruction: Use

for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). So we need to decide which sections to include based on content. We have content for: - About the role: maybe the introductory paragraph "WHAT MAKES US EPIC?" and "Design What We Do". Could be considered about the role/company. We'll include About the role. - Responsibilities: the bullet list under "What You'll Do". - Requirements: maybe combine "What We're Looking For" into Requirements. - Benefits: the benefits paragraph. We could also have Skills separate but maybe not needed. To avoid thin sections, we can put skills within Requirements. Thus output:

About the role

... (intro and design what we do)

Responsibilities

... each duty

Requirements

... each requirement

Benefits

... each benefit

We must preserve all substantive information, not invent or summarize away detail. Must not repeat job title as heading. Must not include Job ID etc. Must remove boilerplate like EEO, recruitment agency note, etc. Also remove duplicated lines. We need to extract the exact sentences. Let's parse: Intro: "WHAT MAKES US EPIC? At the core of Epic’s success are talented, passionate people. Epic prides itself on creating a collaborative, welcoming, and creative environment. Whether it’s building award-winning games or crafting engine technology that enables others to make visually stunning interactive experiences, we’re always innovating. Being Epic means being a part of a team that continually strives to do right by our community and users. We’re constantly innovating to raise the bar of engine and game development." Then "DESIGN What We Do Put your design skills to work at a cutting-edge company that challenges the norm. From character and level design to competitive gameplay and system design, help shape the future of interactive entertainment at Epic." Then "What You'll Do Epic Games is seeking a Principal Narrative Designer to aid in executing the narrative vision and strategy for our new and existing IP. You will work closely with the Senior Creative Leadership, Head of Story, and other stakeholders to write, collaborate, and integrate immersive and engaging storytelling into all aspects of gameplay to define the storytelling of Fortnite. This is a key creative role, responsible for crafting, structuring, writing, and enhancing our story. In this role, you will" Then bullet list (actually sentences separated by line breaks but not bullet). We need to convert each to

. List items: - Work with our Head of Story and act as a liaison between them and the writing team to execute the narrative vision and development for Fortnite and potential new and existing game IPs - Write scripts and story outlines in close partnership and in support of the Head of Story’s direction - Vet and review the existing intake processes for the writing team across various projects, such as Fortnite Battle Royale, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of the current systems in place - Collaborate closely with Senior Creative Leadership, Senior Art Leadership, Production, and other key stakeholders to craft and articulate compelling game stories, characters, and worlds that resonate with a global audience - Work closely with the game design team to ensure the narrative complements and enhances gameplay, coordinating with the Art team on narrative aspects of characters and world-building - Aid in the development and writing of engaging storylines, dialogue, and in-game text - Maintain effective communication with the development team and other project stakeholders to ensure seamless integration of narrative elements into the gameplay - Collaborate with Lead Writers to lead casting and voice recording sessions, ensuring the overall coherence and quality of the narrative experience Then "What We're Looking For Extensive narrative design or writing experience in game production, with at least one AAA shipped project as a Story Producer, Narrative Lead, Lead Writer, or Narrative Director Significant experience with fiction writing A highly creative mind with a collaborative, empathetic, and innovative approach Excellent written and verbal communication skills Strong organizational skills and the ability to work well under deadlines Knowledge of industry trends and successful intellectual properties Proficiency in modern video game storytelling techniques and narrative systems" We need to split into list items. Then benefits paragraph: "EPIC JOB + EPIC BENEFITS = EPIC LIFE Our intent is to cover all things that are medically necessary and improve the quality of life. We pay 100% of the premiums for both you and your dependents. Our coverage includes Medical, Dental, a Vision HRA, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance & a 401k with competitive match. We also offer a robust mental well-being program through Modern Health, which provides free therapy and coaching for employees & dependents. Throughout the year we celebrate our employees with events and company-wide paid breaks. We offer unlimited PTO and sick time and recognize individuals for 7 years of employment with a paid sabbatical." We need to convert each benefit to list items maybe. But we must not create thin sections; but benefits is substantive. We also have "About Us" paragraph: "About Us Epic Games is a leading interactive entertainment company. For over 30 years we've been making award-winning games and engine technology that empowers others to make visually stunning games and 3D content that bring environments to life like never before. Epic's award-winning Unreal Engine technology not only provides game developers the ability to build high-fidelity, interactive experiences for PC, console, mobile, and VR, it is also a tool being embraced by content creators across a variety of industries such as media and entertainment, automotive, and architectural design. As we continue to build our Engine technology and develop remarkable games, we strive to build teams of world-class talent. Like what you hear? Come be a part of something Epic!" This could be part of About the role or maybe separate but we already have About the role. We could include this in About the role as well. We must not include EEO etc. Now produce HTML. We need to ensure we don't include any markdown fences. Let's craft:

About the role

WHAT MAKES US EPIC? At the core of Epic’s success are talented, passionate people. Epic prides itself on creating a collaborative, welcoming, and creative environment. Whether it’s building award-winning games or crafting engine technology that enables others to make visually stunning interactive experiences, we’re always innovating. Being Epic means being a part of a team that continually strives to do right by our community and users. We’re constantly innovating to raise the bar of engine and game development.

DESIGN What We Do Put your design skills to work at a cutting-edge company that challenges the norm. From character and level design to competitive gameplay and system design, help shape the future of interactive entertainment at Epic.

About Us Epic Games is a leading interactive entertainment company. For over 30 years we've been making award-winning games and engine technology that empowers others to make visually stunning games and 3D content that bring environments to life like never before. Epic's award-winning Unreal Engine technology not only provides game developers the ability to build high-fidelity, interactive experiences for PC, console, mobile, and VR, it is also a tool being embraced by content creators across a variety of industries such as media and entertainment, automotive, and architectural design. As we continue to build our Engine technology and develop remarkable games, we strive to build teams of world-class talent. Like what you hear? Come be a part of something Epic!

But maybe we should combine into fewer paragraphs. However it's okay. Now Responsibilities:

Responsibilities

Work with our Head of Story and act as a liaison between them and the writing team to execute the narrative vision and development for Fortnite and potential new and existing game IPs
Write scripts and story outlines in close partnership and in support of the Head of Story’s direction
Vet and review the existing intake processes for the writing team across various projects, such as Fortnite Battle Royale, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of the current systems in place
Collaborate closely with Senior Creative Leadership, Senior Art Leadership, Production, and other key stakeholders to craft and articulate compelling game stories, characters, and worlds that resonate with a global audience
Work closely with the game design team to ensure the narrative complements and enhances gameplay, coordinating with the Art team on narrative aspects of characters and world-building
Aid in the development and writing of engaging storylines, dialogue, and in-game text
Maintain effective communication with the development team and other project stakeholders to ensure seamless integration of narrative elements into the gameplay
Collaborate with Lead Writers to lead casting and voice recording sessions, ensuring the overall coherence and quality of the narrative experience

Now Requirements:

Requirements

Extensive narrative design or writing experience in game production, with at least one AAA shipped project as a Story Producer, Narrative Lead, Lead Writer, or Narrative Director
Significant experience with fiction writing
A highly creative mind with a collaborative, empathetic, and innovative approach
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong organizational skills and the ability to work well under deadlines
Knowledge of industry trends and successful intellectual properties
Proficiency in modern video game storytelling techniques and narrative systems

Now Benefits:

Benefits

We pay 100% of the premiums for both you and your dependents.
Our coverage includes Medical, Dental, a Vision HRA, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance & a 401k with competitive match.
We also offer a robust mental well-being program through Modern Health, which provides free therapy and coaching for employees & dependents.

Principal Narrative Designer

About the role

Responsibilities

Requirements

Benefits

About the role

Responsibilities

Requirements

Benefits

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