Narrative Designer

AT Bohemia Interactive

Mníšek pod Brdy, Czech Republic / Prague, Czech Republic

Bohemia Interactive


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Job Description

  • Collaborate with the Creative Director, design team, and writing team to develop the game's narrative
  • Plan, prototype, and implement narrative content, texts, and dialogue
  • Assist the design team with the planning of scenario flows
  • Pioneer new pipelines and techniques, while actively improving existing practices 
  • Monitor narrative content developed by artists and assist with game asset analyses
  • Prepare histories, backstories, and contexts for game characters, factions, organizations, and environments
  • Approve narrative submissions together with the Creative Director and track / schedule the narrative scope
  • Make arrangements for motion capture and voiceover performances, data management, casting input, and participation
  • Support the preparation of narrative-related materials for marketing communications and promotions
  • Communicate the game's narrative across all departments
  • Ensure all developers have a relevant understanding of the game's narrative
  • Promote the importance of adding creative depth to the game's narrative
  • Establish the narrative’s tone, maintain the game's narrative consistency, and successfully share the project's themes and vision

Education/Skills

Qualifications and Experience

  • 3+ years of relevant industry experience
  • Perfect spoken and written English
  • Bachelor of Arts degree or higher (or equivalent) is an advantage
  • Experience leading a small team is an advantage

Technical Knowledge and Skills

  • Excellent communication skills; able to work as part of a team
  • Capacity to work independently and proactively
  • Basic understanding of all aspects of game development and design
  • Thorough understanding of narrative structures and the art of storytelling
  • Expertise in preparing clear and readable documents, as well as presentation materials
  • Knowledge of new developments and contemporary innovations in the field of narrative design
  • Familiarity with Articy or similar narrative design software is an advantage

Candidates for this position would benefit from the following:

  • Experience in narrative design and developing open-world games
  • Experience in coordinating and participating in motion capture performances and voiceover recording sessions
  • An interest or rudimentary understanding of military operations and technology
  • Previous experience with games in the Arma franchise

Benefits

  • 27 days of holidays per year
  • Company profit-sharing plan, benefit program, meal contribution
  • Relocation package
  • All our games for free and more

Applicants should submit their portfolio and CV detailing their previous work experience as well as a cover letter outlining their interest to work for Bohemia Interactive.

Narrative Designer

Location
  • Mníšek pod Brdy, Czech Republic
  • Prague, Czech Republic
Type of Contract
  • Full-time
Field
  • Design