Writing Coordinator (m/f/d)

Limbic Entertainment is looking for a talented Writing Coordinator (m/f/d) for an unannounced Unreal Engine project.

As a Writing Coordinator, you will own and coordinate the creation as well as the implementation of story into our games. You will be closely working with level designers defining mission flows and organize the collaboration with designers and external writers.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the quality of the story and narrative-driven texts
• Carry the Creative Direction’s vision inside the narrative team
• Translate the game’s vision into the writing process
• Define workflows to integrate the story into our games
• Coordinate the writing process
• Provide profound feedback and guidance on storytelling, character development, writing, pacing, tone, etc.
• Coordinate Level Designers, Designers, Producers, and external Writers
• Use internal tools to design and work with various systems for conveying story in an interactive world
• Review the game content regularly to spot narrative inconsistencies and new opportunities
• Support narrative and design needs of other departments, as required or directed
• Support VO recordings

• 3+ years of professional experience in a creative writing environment
• 2+ years of professional experience in game development
• Shipped at least one AA game or has equivalent experience
• Excellent knowledge of writing techniques and dramaturgical tools
• Advanced leadership, collaboration, communication and organizational skills
• Ability to proactively identify undefined writing needs
• Ability to work on multiple projects in various stages with keen attention to detail
• Exceptional verbal and written communication (fluent in English)
• Enthusiasm for collaborating in writing rooms/narrative teams
• EU citizen or a valid working permit for Germany is required

• Experience with and affinity for strategy games and City builder
• Experience in working with external partners

MAKE AN IMPACT
You take responsibility and ownership of key aspects that impact the development of games at one of the biggest studios in Germany. We develop high-quality software with professionalism and commitment. We are not perfect but we are constantly improving!

GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES
Here you can learn from the best as well as become the best! We support your individual and professional growth and ambitions by offering online courses, GDC vault, events for knowledge transfer and mentorships.

FAMILY FEELING
You work in close department collaborations with an open feedback culture. Take part in our weekly social events (games, sports, food, barbeques and even more games). Enjoy free drinks, snacks and our fancy coffee machine while you make your colleagues friends.

WORK-LIFE-BALANCE
We want our colleagues to stay at Limbic and offer social benefits as well as a competitive salary. As we have 20 years of experience, always 2+ projects and organic teams, you will have a secure job. Located near Frankfurt, the area has a lot to offer in your free time.

We are processing applications during the current Coronavirus pandemic and are adjusting interview and hiring processes to the latest public health situation and recommendations. The interview and job entry can be fully remote until the situation allows to work on-site again.

We make games because we love games.

Working in the games industry is our passion, because we want to create impressive and fascinating games.

Limbic Entertainment aims to provide a fair and collaborative working atmosphere. Our flat hierarchies make it easy for everyone to contribute their own ideas and to achieve their professional ambitions. We acknowledge proficiency and offer chances.

We want our employees to broaden their horizons. Playing other games in order to analyse how they work, discussing game design, watching colleagues building levels, talking to coders about the complexity of a fight system – all of this is not only possible, but actively encouraged.

Good planning is important to us and we work hand in hand in order to meet our deadlines. While we love our jobs, we also love to play. There are organized network gaming events at our office from time to time, as well as Magic the Gathering and tabletop sessions. Some of us also like to cook our lunch together, our company breakfasts and lunch break barbecues are legendary.

We are looking for people who love games just like we do. We want people for our team who like challenges and enjoy being creative. We want our team members to share our philosophy and identify with our company. If you think making games is more than "just a job", then you might be just the right person to join us!