Scopely is looking for a Narrative Director to join a new unannounced project in either Ireland, Spain, Portugal or the UK on a hybrid/remote basis.

At Scopely, we care deeply about what we do and want to inspire play every day - whether in our work environments alongside our talented colleagues or through our deep connections with our communities of players. We are a global team of game lovers who are developing, publishing and innovating the mobile games industry, connecting millions of people around the world daily.

We are in the early stages of development on an ambitious, unannounced Strategy/MMO title, creating a team of talented and passionate game makers to join us on this exciting journey!

What You’ll Do

We are seeking a Narrative Director to lead the creative writing and storytelling efforts for this next big title. You will be responsible for developing the narrative direction and overseeing the creation of compelling and engaging storylines anchored within a major IP.

Work with project directors to establish, maintain, and communicate the narrative vision for the game
Partner with license holders to ensure the integrity of the existing IP
Provide feedback and direction to writers, voice actors, and other creative professionals throughout the development process, specifically related to big IPs
Support teams in our studio with their narrative needs establishing the game’s emotional arc
Research and stay up-to-date on industry trends and best practices related to narrative design for big IPs and apply this knowledge to continuously improve the narrative experience for our players
Lead by example in an evolving AAA studio environment

What We’re Looking For

Extensive experience as a Narrative Designer
Proven success cooperating with license holders of major IPs
Extensive knowledge of stories and narrative design
Be versed in all aspects of the story design process, including ideation, writing, revision, editing, responding to multiple sources of feedback, and self-critique
A passion for playing, making games, and telling stories
A team player who emphasizes collaboration and welcomes feedback
Self-directed individual with strong process, time management and organizational skills
A proactive and expert communicator who can clearly communicate design concepts

At Scopely, we create games for everyone - and want to ensure that the people behind our games reflect that! We are committed to creating a diverse, supportive work environment where everyone is treated with respect. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities and welcome individuals from all backgrounds to join us & embrace the adventure!

About us

Scopely is a global interactive entertainment and mobile-first video game company, home to many top, award-winning experiences such as "MONOPOLY GO!," “Star Trek™ Fleet Command,” “Stumble Guys,” “MARVEL Strike Force,” and “Yahtzee® With Buddies,” among others.

Scopely creates, publishes, and live-operates immersive games that empower a directed-by-consumer™ experience across multiple platforms--from mobile, web, PC and beyond.

Founded in 2011, Scopely is fueled by a world-class team and a proprietary technology platform Playgami that supports one of the most diversified portfolios in the games industry.

Recognized multiple times as one of Fast Company’s “World’s Most Innovative Companies,” Scopely is a multi-billion-dollar business due to its ability to create long-lasting game experiences that players enjoy for years.

Scopely has global operations in more than a dozen markets across Asia, EMEA, and North America, and is home to many internal game development teams, referred to as Scopely Studios, with additional game studio partners across four continents.

Scopely was acquired by Savvy Games Group in July 2023 for $4.9 billion, and is now an independent subsidiary of Savvy.