Senior Narrative Designer

As a Senior Narrative Designer at Cloud Chamber, your primary responsibilities will revolve around developing narrative sequences, mechanics, and systems that create immersive storytelling experiences. You will work in collaboration with various creative teams, including writers, audio specialists, and designers, to ensure the quality and consistency of narrative delivery across the game. Additionally, you will implement narrative content using Unreal Engine 5, contribute to narrative processes with the production team, and actively participate in cross-disciplinary pods.

To apply for the Senior Narrative Designer position at Cloud Chamber, you should have a minimum of 5 years of experience in game development or a related field. Experience on at least one AAA title as a Narrative Designer, Quest Designer, or Level Designer is essential. Proficiency with Unreal Engine 4 and/or 5 is required, along with a solid understanding of interactive storytelling practices and a passion for creating immersive narrative experiences.

Yes, the Senior Narrative Designer position at Cloud Chamber is fully remote, allowing you the flexibility to work from anywhere in the United States. This role offers the opportunity to collaborate with a diverse global team dedicated to creating captivating gaming experiences.

Important skills for a Senior Narrative Designer at Cloud Chamber include strong collaborative abilities, excellent written and verbal communication skills, and proficiency with visual scripting. A deep understanding of the current gaming industry, interactive storytelling, and the ability to adapt to creative challenges are also crucial for success in this role.

At Cloud Chamber, the work culture is centered around collaboration, creativity, and diversity. We believe in the power of open communication and mutual respect, which fosters an environment where inspired minds come together to create unique gaming experiences. As a Senior Narrative Designer, you'll be part of a dynamic team that welcomes feedback and encourages personal and professional growth.

When answering this question, reflect on your personal journey and experiences that drew you to narrative design, perhaps citing specific games or moments that influenced you. Emphasize your passion for storytelling in games and how it aligns with the mission of Cloud Chamber to create compelling narratives.

Share an example of a project that had significant hurdles—this could be anything from character development challenges to ensuring the narrative aligns with gameplay mechanics. Focus on how you approached the challenges, what you learned, and how it shaped your approach to narrative design.

Discuss your methods of establishing guidelines for narrative content, such as rules for character behavior or tone. Highlight how you collaborate with other teams to maintain this consistency and your strategies for communicating the narrative vision effectively.

Be specific about your experience with Unreal Engine, detailing any projects you've worked on, the types of narrative content you've implemented, and how you utilized its features to enhance storytelling. Mention any particular successes or challenges.

Reflect on qualities such as collaboration, adaptability, and passion for storytelling. Discuss how these traits have impacted your previous work and would align with Cloud Chamber’s values in creating immersive game narratives.

Explain your collaborative approach, emphasizing open communication, respect for diverse perspectives, and the importance of aligning narrative goals with visual and gameplay elements. You might also provide examples of how collaboration has led to stronger storytelling outcomes.

Mention various methods, like attending industry conferences, participating in forums, reading industry publications, or even engaging in game design communities. Discuss how you apply this knowledge to your work at Cloud Chamber.

Illustrate your growth mindset and your willingness to view feedback as a valuable tool for improvement. Provide an example where feedback led to a positive change in your work.

Talk about the importance of player choices in narrative experiences and how they can enrich gameplay. Provide examples of how you've incorporated player agency in previous projects.

Express your enthusiasm about the BioShock franchise, and how this project aligns with your passion for storytelling in games. Discuss what makes you eager to contribute to this iconic series and how you envision your role enhancing the game's experience.