Cloud Imperium is looking for a Senior Narrative Designer with a passion for storytelling to join the Narrative Team on-site to help make the Star Citizen universe come alive through character and story. We're looking for a motivated, self-starter who is eager to craft player experiences that push the boundaries of both storytelling and gameplay as well as work as an intermediary between the Narrative, AI, and Design department. Founded in 2012, Cloud Imperium Games creates cutting-edge videogames that defy expectations. We're currently developing Star Citizen, a record-breaking multiplayer online space sim, and Squadron 42, a cinematic single-player adventure set in the same universe. Join us as we break boundaries and make videogame history. What does a Senior Narrative Designer at CIG do? Ensure the consistency of the game's narrative voice and execution on creative vision throughout production, from initial concept and foundational development, character development, important narrative milestones, through to final polish. Prototype new NPC behaviours to create new dynamic and interesting characters for the players to experience. Use your high-level of technical proficiency to work in the game engine to ensure all assets are implemented as intended and meet the quality bar CIG is known for and verify that your teammates and other disciplines including Design and QA are meeting those same standards. Under the direction of the Narrative Director, act as a champion of story, characters, thematic coherence and Narrative through gameplay across development. Collaborate with the Mission Design Team in both the design and implementation of narrative content using game tools as well as developing gameplay features that will support and convey the story during missions and story elements. What do we expect from our Senior Narrative Designer? Collaborate closely with the Narrative Director to support team coordination, workflow management, and day-to-day operations across the narrative department. Be collaborative and able to take and provide constructive criticism and incorporate notes into revisions. Experience working with NPC AI Systems and Mission Scripting Fluency in CryEngine, Lumberyard, Unreal Engine, or AAA-level game engine. MMO or Sandbox experience is a plus. A good balance of technical and creative ambition, looking to grow within the company. CIG Diversity Statement CIG is a global company, staunchly committed to cultivating a culture and workplace that celebrates all backgrounds, lifestyles, and perspectives. Together, we are creating a space where authentic recognition, appreciation, and understanding of the importance of diversity is fostered by everyone. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strive to build a team that represents all walks of life, and we want every employee to bring all the things that make them unique to the work environment. The universe is as vast and varied as the people in it, and it's our differences that make it special. Fraud Statement We are aware of people receiving job offers that fraudulently allege to be from CIG. These types of fraud can be carried out through false websites, fake email addresses claiming to be from our company, or social media. We do not ask for your personal info like bank account numbers, identification numbers, etc through social media or chat-based apps, nor do we request or send money for the purchase of business equipment. If you suspect fraud, please report it to your local authorities, as well as reaching out to us at info{@}cloudimperiumgames.com with any information you may have.