NetEase Games Montreal is the brand new division of NetEase Games; a leading game developer and publisher focusing on delivering top quality mobile and online gaming experiences. We’re currently looking for a Narrative Director for our next AAA project, who will take charge of the design of narrative delivery methods, structure, and systems, and will serve as a liaison between the Design and Narrative departments.

Job Responsibilities:

• Establish a narrative structure for the game which achieves the goals of our creative vision;
• Work with Creative Directors and Writers to define the flow of events in the story based on the emotions and gameplay targeted in each situation;
• Work with the Game Design team to ensure that mechanics and systems are contextualized to enhance the game’s narrative and themes;
• Design and implement narrative delivery methods;
• Work with the writing team to ensure that the narrative expressed in the game matches their vision;
• Act as the liaison between Design, Narrative, and other departments to ensure narrative cohesion;

Qualifications:

• 5+ years’ experience working as a Narrative Designer on PC or Console games;
• Minimum of 1 published title;
• Strong understanding of video game design principles and theory;
• Strong understanding of narrative structure and how it pertains to games;
• Ability to interpret storytelling elements and turn them into gameplay;

Other Requirements
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