Wizards is Hiring... and not on the Coast

Lead Writer (Skeleton Key) job

WIZARDS OF THE COASTAUSTIN, TX

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JOB DESCRIPTION

At Wizards of the Coast, we connect people around the world through play and imagination. From our genre defining games like Magic: The Gathering® and Dungeons & Dragons® to our growing multiverse, we continue to innovate and build new ways to foster friendship and connection. That's where you come in!

Skeleton Key is a new game development studio and division of Wizards of the Coast. We are a group of industry veterans who are guided by the belief that empowering our teams and providing the proper time, tools, and support we can foster a creative culture where everyone can do their best work.

Our new studio will be located in Austin, TX, and we are looking for a passionate and dedicated Lead Writer to join us. We are open to on-site, hybrid, and full-time remote working options for potential candidates.

Reporting to the Creative Director, you will play a meaningful role on the project by helping to concept, build, set the vision, and implement the story for our critical path as well as cinematic narrative moments. The ideal candidate has proven experience leading teams and building engaging worlds, characters, and stories in other AAA titles. You will need the ability to take high level direction and story concepts and translate them into complete stories, scene descriptions, and dialogue.

What You'll Do:

• Work with the Creative Director to own and drive the main crit path story, side stories, cinematic scripts, and character dialogue for the project.
• Build requirements for core writing/editing, VO, and other narrative systems for narrative production pipelines.
• Collaborate with other teams, and ensure the appropriate partners are involved and informed throughout development.
• Act as a strong quality advocate for the team, crafting compelling narrative moments, environmental story-telling, world-building, character development, and help other team members achieve the same high quality.
• Lead and develop a narrative team including one additional writer and editor, inspiring and empowering them to do great work.
• Build and maintain documentation for all owned features, script, story, and scenes.
• Help evangelize the game's vision to the rest of the team at large.
• Provide constructive feedback to team members.
• Remain current with industry trends and competitor games.

What You'll Bring:

• 5+ years experience having published writing work in video games with a focus on narrative and character.
• Clear and concise creative writing skills.
• Familiarity with first-person games.
• Ability to translate story concepts into cohesive and engaging stories.
• Willingness to take high-level direction and feedback.
• Ability to deliver both original stories and engaging adaptations of existing IP.
• Passion for and experience with the science-fiction and fantasy genres.
• Strong communication abilities with outstanding written English skill.
• Please provide links to YouTube/Vimeo videos highlighting 3-5 scenes or moments from your published game projects that highlight your work.

We are an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer

The above is intended to describe the general content of and the requirements for satisfactory performance in this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of the duties, responsibilities, or requirements of the position.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. If you are selected to move forward in our application process and need to request an accommodation, please let your recruiter or coordinator know. 

In compliance with local law, we are disclosing the compensation range for this role. The range listed is just one component of Wizards of the Coast's total compensation package for employees. Employees may also be eligible for annual and long-term incentives. In addition, Wizards of the Coast provides a variety of benefits to employees. Here's a look at what your benefits package may include: Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance, Paid Vacation Time & Holidays, Generous 401(k) match, Paid Parental Leave, Volunteer Program, Employee Giving & Matching Gifts Programs, Tuition Reimbursement, Product Discounts, and more. 

Compensation Range 

$88,960 - $146,400 USD

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Wizards of the Coast

Wizards of the Coast, headquartered in Renton, WA, is a company that develops games for customers and the public. Wizards of the Coast is a subsidiary of Hasbro, Inc. They have a team of developers and other staff that is highly professional and experienced. They have a culture of diversity and inclusion in the workforce. Employees working at the organization are offered various benefits that include employee health programs, parental leaves, generous time off programs, free and discounted products, and various other benefits. Wizards of the Coast is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on age, sex, caste, creed, religion, nationality, social background, or any other basis. Currently, vacancies are available for the Art manager, Lead technical artist, associate gameplay engineer, and various other vacancies.

Type

Subsidiary

Size

Medium

Revenue

$100M to $500M

Location

Austin, TX, 78701

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Industry

Niche Manufacturers, Hobby / Games Retailers

Founded

1999

CEO

Christian Cocks

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