Rare is a one-of-a-kind game studio where we create the kind of games the world doesn't have, games that are uniquely Rare! Working here offers opportunities unlike anywhere else. You'll be providing players with unforgettable shared experiences in games loved by millions worldwide. Our pirate adventure Sea of Thieves, launched in 2018, is still going strong – and alongside that we're busy creating our next magical world, Everwild, announced in 2019 to a global audience.

We strive to make Rare an amazing place to work, embracing a culture of respect and building a supportive environment for our developers. Our custom-built Twycross studio is situated in the beautiful English countryside, surrounded by woodland and wildlife, with plenty of room for us to grow. Studio benefits are catered to making life easier for staff, including flexible working, a bonus scheme, an industry-leading pension package, private healthcare, mental health initiatives and free events for employees and their families.

By joining Rare, you'll be joining one of the finest studios in the industry with support from the wider Xbox Game Studios network. We're always on the lookout for exceptional people who can bring their expertise and unique thinking to help make our team even stronger!

ROLE PURPOSE

Sea of Thieves is all about stories, whether that be the kind we create or the kind that our players create out on the seas with all the tools and freedom they have. Sea of Thieves is set within an immersive and rich world, filled with compelling characters, secrets and mysteries. With a deep history behind us and a compelling future ahead, we’re looking for a talented, creative individual who can help breathe further life into our world as not only a delightful storyteller, but as someone who understands how best to deliver compelling new stories within the shared world design of Sea of Thieves.

This role requires someone who understands our vision for the part that narrative plays in building upon and strengthening the core gameplay experienced by players. Through expanding on the game’s foundational lore and telling new stories within our world, the role will provide the chance to have a meaningful impact on the emotions of our players and how we make the most of this fantastical pirate world. Through new adventures and experiences, players will also have the chance to shape the outcome of future storytelling in a way that is unique to Sea of Thieves and our unique world.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a talented team on an established title with ambitious plans. It’s an exciting opportunity to not only tell new stories within our rich pirate world, but have an impact on how we weave this seamlessly into gameplay, while also creating narrative frameworks that allow players to shape key moments within our unfolding lore and ongoing world-building.

If you’re interested in this special opportunity, send us your CV so that we can learn more about you.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Create scripts and write unique character dialogue possessing the charm and humour of our world and a wide variety of different personalities and tones.
Create new well-rounded and multi-layered characters and story arcs that tap into the deeper themes of Sea of Thieves.
Create casting documents and play a key role in recording voiceover work to bring Sea of Thieves characters to life.
Partner with game designers to bring new compelling stories to Sea of Thieves in a way that is complemented and strengthened by the gameplay design.
Implement narrative content alongside a multi-disciplinary team.
Support and provide feedback for other narrative designers and writers.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

A talented writer with a passion for creating fantastical and immersive worlds.
The commitment to consciously represent the diversity of people and experiences through our characters, backstories and the wider ongoing narrative.
A strong eye for game design and how it can support storytelling.
Knowledge of Sea of Thieves and our community.
An interest in and understanding of the potential of player storytelling and how it could impact the world.
An understanding of game creation, limitations and opportunities.
A passion for leveraging new storytelling opportunities within and outside of the game.

DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE

Narrative design experience on previously shipped titles.
Narrative design experience or personal creative writing for fantastical and magical worlds.

For more on Rare's culture and achievements, see our About section.

Rare is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, colour, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.

If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please discuss this with your recruiter. Benefits/perks may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Microsoft and the country where you work.