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HoYoverse · 2 months ago

Senior Game Writer - Varsapura

United States

Full-time

Remote

Mid, Senior Level

$75K/yr - $120K/yr

HoYoverse is committed to providing immersive virtual world experiences to players around the world. They are seeking a skilled and dedicated Game Writer to contribute to a cutting-edge project that sets new standards in interactive storytelling and gameplay.

E-Commerce PlatformsVideo Games

Comp. & Benefits

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Write compelling, genre-appropriate stories using advanced screenplay and interactive storytelling techniques

Align story, characters, and emotional beats seamlessly across gameplay, art, audio, and design

Guide the evolution of core characters and overarching story arcs from concept through release

Refine scripts, scenes, and in-game performances to heighten dramatic tension and emotional resonance

Create dialogue that is naturalistic, character-driven, layered with subtext, and rhythmically precise

Translate high-concept fantasy ideas into grounded, interactive elements such as environmental storytelling, worldbuilding objects, VFX cues, and character performances

Qualification

Interactive storytellingScreenplay writingCharacter developmentCinematic narrative techniquesAAA game analysisGenre storytelling appreciationCreative writing degreeCollaboration skills

Required

Demonstrated ability to analyze and deconstruct AAA, story-driven games

Strong understanding of how to adapt cinematic narrative techniques into interactive experiences

Broad exposure to films, prestige TV, and narrative-focused games, with a deep appreciation for genre storytelling

Excellent collaboration skills with the ability to work across disciplines to ensure cohesive storytelling

Preferred

Bachelor's degree in film, creative writing, interactive media, or a related narrative field, or equivalent professional experience, preferred

Benefits

100% employer-paid healthcare premiums for you and your dependents

401K / RRSP plan

Employer-paid life and disability insurance

Team-building activities throughout the year

Flexible working hours

Company

HoYoverse

HoYoverse is dedicated to providing players all over the world with immersive virtual world experiences. It is a sub-organization of miHoYo.

Founded in 2021

Singapore, Central Region, SGP

201-500 employees

https://hoyoverse.com

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