Narrative Designer Technical Game Design Experience Experience Using a Scripting Language Game Writing Ability, Concept Art Creation/Storyboarding PAY RATE: $27.50-33.00/HOUR Volt Workforce Solutions has a long-term temporary position available in Kirkland, WA for a Narrative Designer. Position Description: Reporting to the Narrative Director, the Narrative Designer is responsible for the technical implementation of the game story. The Narrative Designer will be relied upon to collaborate with other Designers, Artists and Writers to implement story content using Game Editors and Scripting systems as part of the iterative process. Job Duties and Responsibilities: Under supervision of the Narrative Director, the Narrative Designer: Is responsible for technical implementation of narrative content. Collaborates with: Other Designers to assist in design and implementation of stories using Game Editors and Scripting systems. External teams to evangelize and champion storytelling outlined by the Creative Director. The Art team on environmental storytelling to support the Narrative Director's vision. This is an estimated 6-month (until 8/31/12) contingent / temporary position in Kirkland, WA, through Volt Workforce Solutions, based in Raleigh, NC. We are among the largest staffing companies in the US for contingent/temporary and direct hire placements and support most of the top rated companies in the US. Requirements: Required Skills for this Narrative Designer position include the following: Two (2) years of Technical Game Design experience Should have shipped, preferably, at least one title B.A. degree preferred, or equivalent Game Design or Scripting experience Experience using a Scripting language a must Must have Game Writing ability Should understand techniques to elicit player emotion Must have: Familiarity with Concept Art Creation and Storyboarding Knowledge of cinematic techniques Experience working with Art teams on cinematic development Must also possess the following: Strong interest in computer and video games Ability to work well under pressure and with deadlines Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills Passion for First-person shooters Excellent communication and collaboration skills Experience with Game Editors and Scripting systems Excellent organizational skills; self-motivated In-depth knowledge of industry trends in interactive storytelling How to Apply: Please email your resume to Volt at: resumeNC304083@volt.com and reference the following job number and job title in your subject line to ensure it gets routed to the correct Recruiter to readily discuss this job with you: 304083-9368-12-294494 - Narrative Designer - Technical Game Design Experience and include the website name where you saw this posting listed. Our Recruiter will initiate a phone call to you and give you immediate consideration should your resume meet the job requirements. Please rest assured that if your resume matches what is reflected in this job posting, you should receive a phone call from a Volt Recruiter to discuss this position with you. To help Volt stay in touch with you and other great Designers and Creative people in the Northwest, Volt has created a specialized portal for you at: http://www.volt.com/nwcreativejobs / You can also follow us on Twitter at: http://www.twitter.com/designthruVolt Start here to see much more: http://volt.com/social Volt has a talented and optimistic staffing team focused on the quality of your career. Volt has over 60 years of staffing experience. We work with many of the Fortune 500 and 1000 companies to provide workforce solutions. We offer many direct hire full-time positions as well as many contingent/temporary positions. We offer our Workers competitive pay and benefits, as well as educational programs and re-deployment assistance. Volt is a publicly owned Corporation with shares trading on the over-the-counter market: http://www.otcmarkets.com under the trading symbol "VISI". To learn more about Volt, please visit: http://www.volt.com and to see more of our job postings, please visit: http://jobs.volt.com Volt is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Location: Kirkland, WA Type: CONTRACT Duration: 180 - 365 Days Pay Rate: 27.50 - 33.00 Hourly DOE Contact: Recruitment Delivery Center Volt Workforce Solutions 3733 National Dr., Ste. 100 Raleigh, NC 27612 PH: 919/782-7440 FX: 919/782-5549 Keywords: Creative