Writer Designer

1 week ago

Melbourne, Australia League of Geeks Full time

At League of Geeks, we dedicate ourselves to crafting engaging game experiences with a unique charm and innovative gameplay. We're looking for a **Writer** to collaborate with on our in-development games.

This fixed-term position can be held on a full-time or part-time basis for 6 months.

**Women and other underrepresented developers, please apply We pride ourselves on our inclusive work environment and output, so we'd love to work with you.**

**Requirements**:

- 3+ years experience across a range of writing (cinematics, dialogue, quest/mission text, item descriptions, etc) for videogames.
- Experience designing narrative systems and storytelling structures for videogames.
- Shipped at least one commercial videogame on any platform.
- Solid understanding of player experience and the need for context and guidance.
- Enthusiasm to work in a highly collaborative environment with a multi-disciplinary team.
- Detail sensitivity, strong design sensibilities, and a keen understanding of myth and symbology.
- A commitment to working in a professional, inclusive and supportive environment.
- Ability to work independently; managing time, task lists and workflow with ease.
- Excellent communication, creative collaboration and teamwork skills.

**Responsibilities**:
As a Writer here at League of Geeks, you will be accomplished in your craft of writing.
- Work with the Game Director, Creative Director and Principal Designer to curate ideas and ensure a consistent tone.
- Collaborate with other departments, ensuring positive communication and creative problem-solving between disciplines.
- Write in-game content as required per our milestone objectives and desired player experience.

**Benefits**:

- Bring-your-dog-to-work. Yeah, dogs
- Talent development, mentorship and support.
- Regular self-directed professional development days.
- Flexible work arrangement opportunities and family-friendly considerations.
- Menstrual, Menopause and Parental leave.
- Sustainable working hours, environment and life-work balance.
- Friday afternoon team social events, including monthly get-togethers.
- Annual Summer family picnic, Winter Feast and Melbourne Games Week party.
- Located in Melbourne, Australia. World's most liveable city seven years in a row.

**How to Apply**:
**In your cover letter**, please tell us in 250 words or less what your writing experience would bring to crafting games at League of Geeks. There are no wrong answers here, let your thoughts fly

**Important Stuff**:

- Base remuneration on offer (excluding benefits such as superannuation) is between $63k - $85k p.a AUD pro-rata, as per the length of the contract term. Base remuneration is dependent on experience and expertise of the applicant.
- We've temporarily transitioned to a hybrid working model. We plan on returning to studio in the next 12 months.
- All interview stages will take place via video conference.
- For general questions and inquiries, please get in touch with careers (at) leagueofgeeks (dot) com._

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