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  • Company

    Chinajob​

  • Location

    Shanghai, China​

  • Job Type

    Full Time

  • Salary Range

    20,000-30,000 RMB

  • Number to Recruit

    1

  • Job Reference Code

    J2600932

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Lead Narrative Designer

Shanghai, China

About Company:

Founded in 2012, Yotta Games dedicates itself to becoming a global developer and publisher of video games. Right from the start, we have created and published more than 10 games for mobile and web, and are serving 200 million players around the world.

Yotta Games performs well and is the top 10 in the overseas mobile game field. Based on the team’s powerful R&D strength and 3D marketing ability, we will always focus on producing and promoting games loved by worldwide players.


Job Details:

Responsibilities:

1. Spearhead the design of long-term narrative outlines and story arcs, crafting immersive narrative experiences tailored to the tastes and preferences of Western players;

2. Define character concepts, plot milestones, narrative gameplay mechanics, and quest integration aligned with the game's positioning. Continuously polish the in-game presentation to deliver high-quality story content;

3. Work closely with the development, art, and design teams to manage project milestones, provide timely feedback, and proactively resolve development bottlenecks;

4. Analyze player feedback, gameplay metrics, and global market trends to continuously optimize narrative content and pacing;

5. Formulate narrative design guidelines and pipelines; mentor and guide the narrative team to ensure a consistent tone, style, and high bar of quality across all content.


Qualifications:

1. Bachelor’s degree or above. Degrees in Creative Writing, Screenwriting, Film/Literature, or related fields are highly preferred;

2. At least 5 years of experience in game narrative design, with proven experience as a Lead Writer or Narrative Lead preferred;

3. Must have shipped at least one mobile game; prior experience with casual games targeting the Western/global market is a strong plus;

4. Deep understanding of Western storytelling styles, pop culture, and tropes, with the ability to construct character dynamics and plot structures that resonate with Western audiences;

5. Outstanding world-building, character development, and dialogue-writing skills, with the ability to drive narrative planning from concept to execution independently;

6. Strong proficiency in English and Chinese (excellent reading and comprehension skills);

7. Passionate about and highly familiar with Western games, movies, and TV shows;

8. Proactive, highly responsible, and collaborative, with excellent communication and cross-team coordination skills.


Benefit:

- Job type: On-site full-time position in Shanghai;

- Work visa provided if needed;

- Working hours: Monday to Friday 10am-7pm (including one-hour break)

- Salary: 25k-50k RMB (depending on experience)

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