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Lead Scriptwriter

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Ubisoft

Oct 28

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  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • Design
    Creative Arts & Fashion
  • Montréal

Requirements

  • A degree in Creative Writing, Literature, Film, or equivalent experience
  • At least 5 years writing of experience or related equivalent experience (leadership, an asset)
  • Understanding of game design fundamentals and all stages of development
  • A highly creative, collaborative, empathetic, and innovative spirit
  • Curiosity, flexibility, and plenty of resourcefulness
  • Excellent problem-solving, organizational, communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills
  • Ability to improvise and adapt to feedback (and many changes to gameplay)

Responsibilities

  • Partner with the narrative and creative directors to grasp the wider world of the game.
  • Coordinate and oversee writers in crafting content (plot, setting, characters, barks, dialogue, events, lore, item descriptions, tutorials, etc.).
  • Review your team’s work and provide constructive feedback to achieve a quality, consistent tone and voice.
  • Organize and host regular team meetings to establish priorities, discuss progress, address concerns, listen to ideas, set benchmarks, etc.
  • Work closely with collaborative teams to ensure continuous communication throughout production.
  • Write and refine narrative elements.
  • Guide voice over and motion capture sessions, so that the spirit of the text always comes through in recordings.
  • Help with any marketing and public relations projects, and assist with localization needs.
  • Participate in recruitment to grow your scriptwriting team & develop their talents.

FAQs

What qualifications are required for the Lead Scriptwriter position?

A degree in Creative Writing, Literature, Film, or equivalent experience is required, along with at least 5 years of writing experience or related experience.

What responsibilities will the Lead Scriptwriter have?

The Lead Scriptwriter will coordinate and oversee writers in crafting narrative content, review their work, organize meetings, work closely with collaborative teams, write and refine narrative elements, guide voice over and motion capture sessions, assist with marketing, and participate in recruitment.

Is prior experience in games development necessary?

Yes, an understanding of game design fundamentals and all stages of development is necessary.

What skills are important for the Lead Scriptwriter role?

Important skills include problem-solving, organizational, communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills, as well as the ability to improvise and adapt to feedback.

Will I need to participate in recruitment for the scriptwriting team?

Yes, you will help in recruitment to grow the scriptwriting team and develop their talents.

Are there opportunities for career advancement and learning at Ubisoft?

Yes, Ubisoft offers career advancement opportunities, a host of learning opportunities, and meaningful benefits focused on well-being.

How does Ubisoft approach diversity in the workplace?

Ubisoft embraces diversity in all its forms and is committed to fostering a work environment that is inclusive and respectful of all differences.

What is the primary mission of Ubisoft?

Ubisoft's mission is to enrich players’ lives with original and memorable gaming experiences.

Will I have the opportunity to contribute to the narrative vision of a game?

Yes, as the Lead Scriptwriter, you will foster the overall narrative vision from concept to completion and guide a team to develop narrative elements.

We're committed to enriching player's lives with original & memorable gaming experiences. Join us & create the unknown!

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Mission & Purpose

Ubisoft’s 21,000 team members, working across more than 30 countries around the world, are bound by a common mission to enrich players’ lives with original and memorable gaming experiences. Their commitment and talent have brought to life many acclaimed franchises such as Assassin’s Creed, Far Cry, Watch Dogs, Just Dance, Rainbow Six, and many more to come. Ubisoft is an equal opportunity employer that believes diverse backgrounds and perspectives are key to creating worlds where both players and teams can thrive and express themselves. If you are excited about solving game changing challenges, cutting edge technologies and pushing the boundaries of entertainment, we invite you to join our journey and help us Create the unknown.

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