Here at Gameloft, we create moments of happiness for our players all over the world through exciting gaming experiences. This is our mission, and it has been the same for over 20 years. We are the proud creators of Asphalt, Dungeon Hunter, Modern Combat, and over 200 other great games.
There is a game for everyone, and we are now expanding to cross-platform games on PC and consoles, with titles such as Disney Speedstorm and Disney Dreamlight Valley, to provide our players with even more amazing adventures.
With more than 3,400 passionate Gamelofters across the globe, we take great pride in our differences and draw on them to create games just as diverse as we are.
If you’re looking for a new challenge and want to work with a bold and talented group of people, don’t hesitate to join the game!
Gameloft Montreal is seeking a new narrative designer to join the team working on DISNEY DREAMLIGHT VALLEY, a brand cross-platform hybrid life-sim/adventure game already in early access! Rich with quests, exploration, and engaging activities featuring iconic Disney and Pixar friends, Disney Dreamlight Valley is a 100%-original Gameloft Montreal production, designed by a passionate team just waiting for you to join them!
To learn more about the game:
Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KUl5sWbOinY
Official website: https://disneydreamlightvalley.com/
The Narrative Designer's role is to advocate for the storytelling elements of the game, acting as a key resource for all matters related to the narrative (history, structure, characters, context, dialogue, etc.). The Narrative Designer works in close collaboration with the project's level-design team at each stage of development to foster a strong cooperative dynamic between the game mechanics, design and structure, and the narrative assets used to support and improve those elements.
The successful candidate will work with the Narrative Director and an international team of dedicated, friendly and talented writers.
Main Tasks:
Write dialogues between characters and the player
Bring to life the voices of popular Disney characters
Develop engaging narrative content in line with the philosophy and vision of the game design
Contribute to the development of stories that feature compelling, multifaceted Disney characters who have strong motivations and consistent dramatic arcs
Merge strong narrative layers with systemic features and balance them
Produce and update design documents for all narrative elements
Identify narrative problems and generate creative solutions with colleagues
Participate in our writers' rooms and offer and accept comments respectfully
Carry out various fun tasks related to the narrative, upon the request of the wider Gameloft community
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree (or passionately self-taught) in English, Creative Writing, Theatre, or Film and/or professional experience as a writer in the video game industry or another dramatic medium
A strong editorial eye and an ability to craft sharp, clear dialogue
Able to design clear and coherent stories for diverse demographics through excellent written and verbal communication skills
Understanding of visual theory, storytelling, plot, structure, and character
Knowledge and passion for the history and theories governing interactive storytelling, including how story is used to support game mechanics and enhance player retention
Passionate about gaming, boasting an in-depth knowledge of games and the fundamentals of their design, game culture, and the entertainment industry as a whole
Mastery of the English language
Able to present a clear narrative concept and design using Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Miro or other related tools
Strong research, analytical, and problem-solving skills, and an awareness of how to navigate limitations and work flexibly with available resources
Strong attention to detail
Our team characteristics are: collaborative, flexible, fun, kind, curious, honest and inclusive. If you are those things, you will fit in well here!
What Gameloft believes in:
We play the good game for a better world. As a leader in the industry, we want to use the power of video games as a force for positive change.
If you join us, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to help the environment, make a difference in communities and build a more inclusive world.
We want our Gamelofters to focus on what matters: creating fun and high-quality games they’ll be proud to share with our players around the world.
To help you succeed in your role, we have some cool perks:
What Gameloft offers:
Flexible schedule
Friday afternoon off all year round!
3 weeks’ vacation and mobile days off, available as of your start date
Time off between Christmas and New Year’s Day to help you start the year off on the right foot
Group RRSP program with employer contributions
Great group insurance program
Free 24/7 access to a virtual medical clinic
The Employee and Family Assistance Program
Partial reimbursement of your commuting costs (for public transit and/or parking)
Support for new employees relocating from countries or regions outside Quebec
Referral program with bonuses
Regular activities and prizes courtesy of our Social Committee
And at the studio itself:
Secure bike storage room and a subsidy to encourage active transportation (during the summer)
Daily snacks (fruit, coffee, etc.)
Wednesday happy hours
A game room
A rooftop terrace
Studio located near Jarry Park and the charming Mile-Ex and Little Italy neighbourhoods
Fitness classes at the studio itself or at Jarry Park (e.g., yoga)