Principal Producer, Narrative

Scopely is looking for a Principal Producer to join an Unannounced Title working with External Development, based in Culver City on a hybrid basis or remotely in the US & Canada, or Europe on a remote basis

We are in the early stages of development on an ambitious, unannounced AAA mobile game, and we're assembling a team of passionate game makers to craft unforgettable experiences and immersive adventures that players will love.

At Scopely, we care deeply about what we do and want to inspire play, every day - whether in our work environments alongside our talented colleagues, or through our deep connections with our communities of players. We are a global team of game lovers who are developing, publishing and innovating the mobile games industry, connecting millions of people around the world daily. 

Slate Development Group owns Scopely's editorial and content strategy, including the company's greenlighting, Game Development Framework (GDF), studio strategy (organic and inorganic) and slate-wide budget and investment strategy.

What You Will Do: 

As the Principal Producer, you will be integral to crafting an amazing cross-platform player experience, working closely with the Creative team on a new and exciting game. In this role, you will be responsible for leading and managing the narrative production, ensuring the delivery of exceptional storytelling, driving the content review process, and serving as the primary production liaison with our IP partner. This is a unique opportunity to assist the creative efforts in the early stages of the project, helping to form the foundational storytelling processes and shape the core game experience for players.

• Work closely with the Executive Producer and Creative Director to lead the narrative development and growth of our narrative team.
• Drive the narrative production, including story development, creative bibles development, VO recording, cutscenes, quests, and other storytelling pieces. 
• Build strong relationships and be the primary production contact with our IP partners.
• Work closely with the Narrative Director and Narrative team members to deliver the game's narrative conceit, arc, pillars, as well as character stories, dialogue, and quests. 
• Work closely with external development partners to implement the narrative vision and designs.
• Manage and optimize the IP review process to reduce end to end turnaround times.
• Oversee and enhance narrative production processes, including project planning, scoping, scheduling, roadmaps, and requirements gathering, to ensure optimal efficiency.
• Ensure that vision and goals are clearly defined, transparent, and understood at all levels of the organization.
• Form and nurture cohesive, high-performing teams that are empowered to self-organize and achieve outstanding results.

What We're Looking For: 

• At least 8+ years of production experience in the video game industry, with a focus on AAA game development.
• Proven experience in the development and successful shipping of AAA narrative RPG titles, demonstrating the ability to manage large-scale projects.
• Comprehensive experience producing narrative content end-to-end, encompassing story development, quest design, cinematics, VO performance, and animation.
• Deep understanding of agile project management and software development methodologies.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Experience working with both internal and external development teams; distributed development experience is essential.
• Experience collaborating with narrative writers, editors, audio designers, and artists in a fast-paced, agile environment. The ideal candidate will possess a great sense of urgency, enjoy taking the initiative, thrive at juggling multiple priorities, and seamlessly adapt to shifting needs.
• Analytical, observant, and strategic, with the ability to apply the right balance between data and qualitative information for effective decision-making.
• Expectation of international travel on a quarterly basis.

Bonus Points 

• Proficiency in both Mandarin & English is a huge plus.

Please ensure that the résumé/CV you attach is written in English.

At Scopely, we create games for everyone - and want to ensure that the people behind our games reflect that   We are committed to creating a diverse, supportive work environment where everyone is treated with respect. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities and welcome individuals from all backgrounds to join us & embrace the adventure

For candidates in CA, CO, NJ, NY, and WA, the annual salary range is provided below. In addition to base pay, employees may be eligible for equity, bonuses, and a comprehensive benefits package, including healthcare benefits, retirement benefits, pet insurance, paid holidays, paid Scopely free days, and unlimited paid time off. Base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

CA, CO, NJ, NY, and WA Annual Salary Range $137,000—$202,000 USD About Us

Scopely is a global interactive entertainment and mobile-first video game company, home to many top, award-winning experiences such as "MONOPOLY GO," "Star Trek Fleet Command," "Stumble Guys," "MARVEL Strike Force," and "Yahtzee With Buddies," among others.
 
Scopely creates, publishes, and live-operates immersive games that empower a directed-by-consumer experience across multiple platforms--from mobile, web, PC and beyond.
 
Founded in 2011, Scopely is fueled by a world-class team and a proprietary technology platform Playgami that supports one of the most diversified portfolios in the games industry.

Recognized multiple times as one of Fast Company's "World's Most Innovative Companies," Scopely is a multi-billion-dollar business due to its ability to create long-lasting game experiences that players enjoy for years.

Scopely has global operations in more than a dozen markets across Asia, EMEA, and North America, and is home to many internal game development teams, referred to as Scopely Studios, with additional game studio partners across four continents.

Scopely was acquired by Savvy Games Group in July 2023 for $4.9 billion, and is now an independent subsidiary of Savvy.

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