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Writer

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Cloud Chamber

Cloud Chamber

51-200 employees

Develops immersive video game experiences

Gaming

Mid, Senior

Montreal, QC, Canada

Hybrid position.

Category
Creative Writing
Content & Writing
Copywriting
Required Skills
Communications
Requirements
  • Credit (s) as a Writer on one or more shipped AAA projects.
  • Knowledge of branching narrative and an understanding of the intersection of Art, Design, and Narrative in games.
  • Skilled at curating impactful player experiences and bringing the most value out of existing narrative systems.
  • Strong writing skills, particularly in dialogue.
  • Excellent organizational and communication skills, ensuring that decisions and adjustments are reported and shared throughout the team.
  • Self-motivated, curious, collaborative, flexible and empathetic.
  • Experience in improving and developing pipelines, workflows, and processes.
  • Able to perform multiple tasks, set priorities and problem-solve with minimal direction.
  • Must take critics and feedback well and be able to produce quickly and make quality revisions.
  • A passion for games as a storytelling medium.
  • Humble, open to coaching, iterative processes, group critique.
  • Ability to partner with a diverse group of personalities effectively and constructively.
  • Writing samples (preferably 3-4) will be required in order to interview for this role.
Responsibilities
  • Assist in the creation of key areas of narrative content by actively collaborating with Artists, Designers, and other specialties to build a forceful player experience, one that braids development disciplines into a compelling interdisciplinary story.
  • Support the production of high quality dialogue/scripts for all tiers of narrative (critical path, supporting content, systemics, menus, living world, etc.).
  • Develop and/or create characters, while also working with naming and branding in the game.
  • Work with the Narrative Designers to improve narrative systems, and with other collaborators to develop quests and quest chains.
  • Assist in the development and improvement of workflows, pipelines, and processes.
  • Create and maintain all related documentation.
  • Champion the game's narrative vision to other departments during brainstorm sessions, reviews, and other meetings as necessary.
  • Provide significant and valid feedback, in a respectful fashion, to the Narrative team and Design during play sessions.

Cloud Chamber is a studio focused on creating unique and engaging video game experiences, with a current project being the next entry in the BioShock series. The studio consists of veteran BioShock developers and expert game makers, utilizing cutting-edge technologies to craft immersive worlds for players to explore.

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Montreal, Canada

Founded

2019

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

1%

1 year growth

1%

2 year growth

1%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • The ramp-up in hiring suggests significant progress in development, which could lead to a timely and successful release of BioShock 4.
  • Working on a high-profile project like BioShock 4 offers employees the opportunity to contribute to a beloved and critically acclaimed franchise, enhancing their professional portfolio.

What critics are saying

  • The lack of official details and prolonged development timeline could lead to fan impatience and skepticism, potentially impacting the game's reception.
  • High expectations from fans and the legacy of the BioShock series place immense pressure on Cloud Chamber to deliver a game that meets or exceeds its predecessors, which could be challenging.

What makes Cloud Chamber unique

  • Cloud Chamber is solely focused on developing the next installment of the highly acclaimed BioShock series, unlike other studios that may juggle multiple projects.
  • The studio benefits from the strong legacy and fanbase of the BioShock franchise, providing a built-in audience and heightened anticipation for their upcoming release.