Game Writer (f,m,d) [Unannounced Project] in Mainz bei Ubisoft

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For a yetunannounced project developed at Ubisoft Mainz we are looking for a Game Writer (f/m/d). This new project, not related to the ANNO series, has a strong narrative focus, so it is your opportunity to shine! You would work in such varied areas as dialogue writing, systemic game texts, world building, story, and character development. You will be part of a carefully selected and highly motivated team of developers.

Your responsibilities:

• Write in-game-text and dialogue following form and content
• Create characters and the subsequent text and voice lines
• Creation and support of the audio book
• Support the conception of narrative concepts
• Support story and world building (lore)
• Work with internal tools to manage text creation, localization, and version control
• Lecture and rework 3rd party text contents
• Create additional game text for UI and marketing
• Closely collaborate with all disciplines inside a focused team

What you bring:

• Valid experience as a game, screen, or creative writer
• Excellent writing skills
• Native English language level
• A broad area of interest exceeding games
• Team player with a positive mindset
• A superior motivation to create high quality content

Bonus:

• Ability to work with digital text management tools
• Knowledge and interest in psychology, philosophy, and history
• Interest in literature (e.g. Poe, Lovecraft, Jackson, Maurier) and pop culture (horror)
• German language skills are a plus

What to send our way:

• Your CV, highlighting your education, experience, and skills
• A cover letter including your earliest starting date, expected salary and why you would like to join us
• Please provide samples of your writing/previous work with your application.

Your benefits:

• Relocation Support: We offer financial support in form of a cash allowance and assistance with accommodation search and settle-in support via our relocation partner, for international candidates we offer visa assistance.
• 26 days paid vacation per year: Additionally, you will get half a day off on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve and approximately 11 bank holidays in the Mainz region.
• Flexible Working Hours: We have core working times between 10:00 AM – 04:00 PM and the distribution of the other hours is up to you.
• Opportunities for growth on your desired career path: Leadership training, workshops, guest speakers from the industry, online Ubisoft learning platform, coaches, Experts and library.
• Company Pension Scheme: We offer an attractive salary exchange arrangement in which we match your contributions.
• Up to 350€ childcare support per child per month: In addition, we also offer 5 ‘care for ill children days’ per child per year.
• Discounted Games: We regularly order Ubisoft Games for super cheap prices for our employees.
• Gym Subsidy: We contribute 50% (up to a maximum amount of 25€) towards the monthly cost of a gym membership of your choice.
• Monthly Mobility Budget: 80€ per month that can be used on bicycle lease, parking spot rental or public transportation ticket.
• Our Ubisoft Blue Byte Academy offers multiple opportunities for you to discover your full potential