NARRATIVE DESIGNER

Big Huge Games is extremely excited to build an RPG team around Ken Rolston (Lead Designer: Morrowind, Oblivion). We're looking for a Narrative Designer to help craft an exciting and rich new world for gamers to explore. If you have a track record of excellence in story design/quest design - especially in the RPG or MMORPG arena - and are excited about working on a new and original IP, you should take a look at what we have to offer...

Big Huge Games is a company that values team skills as much as it values technical skills. By sticking to this "core value," we have created a fun and energetic workplace with a passion for AAA game development. We realize the key to our continued success hinges on nurturing a talented and motivated team that takes great pride in their accomplishments.

Job Purpose and Responsibilities:

The Narrative Designer works closely with the Narrative Lead and other Designers to create the compelling stories, characters, and quests that are the backbone of every great RPG. Responsibilities include:

• Quest design, from documentation to implementation
• Working in conjunction with the Art team to create a shared vision of the game world
• Designing and scripting game encounters, scripted events, and cinematics

Skills and Experience:

• 3+ years professional game development experience preferred
• Minimum of one AAA title shipped as a Designer on PC or console (experience in RPGs preferred)
• Superior writing ability
• The confidence and passion to present and champion your designs, and the humility and wisdom to know when they need to change
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to thrive in a team environment
• Familiarity with scripting systems and/or game editors a plus - you should be able to talk coherently about the systems you've worked in: what has worked, and what hasn't worked.

In addition to competitive salaries, Big Huge Games offers an extremely attractive benefits package, including:

• 401(k) plan
• Paid vacation, sick leave, personal days and holidays
• Comprehensive health insurance plan for you and your dependents
• Employer funded life insurance and disability coverage

Contact Info:

Please send resume, cover letter, and writing sample (see below) to designjobs@bighugegames.com.

Writing Sample: Please include with your application a writing sample that best exemplifies the skill and flair you'll bring to our team. Submissions may include quest design documents or anything else that you believe shows off your ability to create top flight RPG content.

Limit total of attachments to 3mb or less. Note in the subject line "Narrative Designer". Please do not send items via US Mail.

NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.

We're proud of our creative environment which includes fun office perks such as...

• Pool table
• Ping pong table
• Full-size bar (modeled after a local Irish Pub)
• Arcade machine (100's of classics installed)
• Free drinks (sodas, tea, and freshly ground coffee via two fancy latte machines)
• Biometric hand-scanner (Physical office keys? That's so twentieth century.)
• Console gaming area (PS3, 360, and Wii)
• Continuously updated Game Library stocked with 100's of titles available for borrow anytime
• 150 gallon saltwater aquarium