Sharkmob London is in the early stages of making a brand new, online, AAA game and we are looking for a Senior Writer to craft emotional, relatable stories that will captivate the imagination of players across the globe. You will be working with & supported by a newly formed narrative team (with narrative design experience from the Witcher 3 & Cyberpunk 2077) & reporting to our Narrative Director, working collaboratively with Sharkmob’s Art & Design teams to realise the project’s vision.

Responsibilities

• Writing dialogue for psychologically complex, multi-dimensional characters.
• Crafting engaging, memorable characters with believable motivations.
• Creating compelling stories on all narrative levels – arcs, quests and scenes.
• Crafting narratives that make most of the video game medium (storytelling through game design).
• Working alongside cross-functional teams & departments to fully realise the collective, creative vision for the project.

• A proven track record of dramatic writing, preferably in a AAA studio/game, but other creative industries would also be considered e.g., TV, Film, etc.
• You have an in-depth and comprehensive perspective on narrative and story delivery in RPGs and online games.
• You have a complex understanding of different modes of storytelling (genres, conventions, motifs) and dialogue structures.
• You are comfortable revising material promptly after receiving feedback accommodating different disciplines (narrative, art, and game design requirements).

• 6 weeks vacation
• Performance-based bonus
• Profit based Bonus (10% of the projects profit)
• Pension Savings scheme
• Preventative Healthcare allowance (5000 SEK yearly)
• 1 wellness hour per week
• Insurance (optional health insurance)
• Daily breakfast at Studio
• Flexible work hours (Core hours between 10-16)
• Hybrid working from home model - Three days in the studio and two days remote