Santa Monica Studio is seeking an experienced Writer currently located in the U.S. for the development of a new unannounced title!
Responsibilities:
- Work closely with the Lead Writer and all members of the writing team to create compelling stories
- Write exceptional dialog, and bring characters to life with your words
- Partner with Narrative Designers to ensure that narrative systems support the plot, key narrative beats, and world lore
- Utilize in-house tools to write, review, and polish your scripts
- Work with the product owners, leads and producers to create and write high-quality narrative moments
- Maintain a studio environment and team culture that supports a quality focused experience
Requirements:
- 5+ years of experience in a professional writing role
- Shipped at least 2 game titles in a writing role
- Knowledge of contemporary gameplay and narrative design, with an understanding of different narrative systems/delivery mechanisms
- Skills and experience to quickly turn around feedback
- Strong collaboration, communication, writing skills
- Ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced team environment
- Commitment to what best serves the game and the players
Preferred Experience:
- Experience working through all phases of writing within AAA game development
