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Narrative Intern
Posted: 5 months
Writing
Internship
Junior / Associate
$22.5 / hour
Remote US / Canada (-/+3 hours within PST)
THE OPPORTUNITY: Fluffy Dog Studio is looking for a highly collaborative narrative intern with initiative and versatile writing skills to assist in developing narratives for multiple projects under the Neopets brand and beyond! The ideal candidate will have effective communication and technical skills. They will also be driven and inspired to excel within a fun, collaborative, and agile creative team. This part time internship is aimed to support our current narrative team and could potentially lead to a full time position down the road.
Fluffy Dog Studio is an independent game studio based in Vancouver, Canada. We have committed to a full work from home studio structure and are open to candidates across Canada and the United States -/+3 hours within PST. At FluffyDog Studios, we strive to build storyful worlds in a creative and inclusive studio environment and invite you to apply if you feel you fit the following criteria.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Creating copy for both new (mobile, etc.) and classic (browser-based) Neopets games.
Supporting writers in various ways such as creating items, writing quests, developing copy, and ideating new concepts.
Incorporating feedback from leads to produce revised and polished writing.
Communicate earnestly with team members to ensure efficient and collaborative production of narrative and creative copy.
Utilizing admin systems to set up various creative assets such as dialogue, copy, and items onsite.
Implementation of finalized creative assets in the Unity game engine
Assisting with the development of other projects
Working within Jira/Trello to ensure all tasks are properly estimated and managed.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Excellent communication skills (written, verbal, presentation and interpersonal)
Possesses or is working towards a degree in Narrative Design, Creative Writing, Video Game Development, English, Communications, or equivalent experience.
Online portfolio or submitted materials demonstrating writing proficiency, overarching narrative skills, and ability to produce a variety of creative work through a professional or collegiate creative project.
Proficiency with basic writing or organization software (Google Docs, Google Sheets, PowerPoint, etc.)
Enthusiasm for researching and learning new lore
Understanding of the value of empathy during creative collaboration.
Self-motivated, well-organized, and proactive about expanding knowledge while also learning new skills or systems.
Ability to give and take constructive feedback.
BONUSES:
1+ years of experience working in video games or entertainment
Professional experience in a creative writing role (ideally within video games or entertainment)
Basic technical experience working with web-based coding
Experience with the Unity Game engine
Technical experience with planning through apps such as Figma
Knowledge/experience in lore development
Passionate enough about your craft to continue skill development on your own.
Contribute to a positive Narrative Team culture that encourages inclusivity, open mindedness, growth, and collaboration.
Experience working remotely in a collaborative environment
Some familiarity with Neopets
You have a fluffy companion.
Job Type: Temporary
Pay: $22.50 per hour
Expected hours: 20 per week
Experience level:
1 year
Schedule:
4 hour shift
Monday to Friday
Application Question(s):
On a scale from 1 - 5, (with 5 as the highest) what is your familiarity with Neopets?
What video games did you play growing up? Do you play any now?
What is one of your top books of all time? (Don’t worry, we wouldn’t dare try and make you choose a favorite!) You can pick a movie or show instead? We just want to know what you consider peak storytelling!
What time zone are you located in?
Please provide a link to your portfolio showcasing your latest work.
Are you comfortable participating in an unpaid writing test?
Experience:
Video Game or Entertainment Industry: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: Remote
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About Fluffy Dog Studio
Fluffy Dog Studio is an independent game studio based in Vancouver, Canada. We create fun, story-filled worlds in an open, creative, and inclusive studio environment. Our current focus is on bringing the rich world of Neopets to life through our debut title, Neopets: Island Builders!
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