Experienced Game Designer with Content Specialization

Are you a creative and dedicated games industry professional with experience in quest creation and writing? Are you a humble and learning-focused individual who is interested in helping Paradox Arctic take our games to the next level? Then you may be the one we’re looking for!
As a Content Designer on the sci-fi game Stellaris at our development studio in Umeå, you will be focused on designing, scripting, researching, and writing engaging game content. Your work will have a direct and influential impact on the quality and feel of the game you work on.
We are seeking storytellers that are passionate about their craft and about creating exciting experiences for our players. It’s important that you enjoy working in a team where everyone supports each other, and also that you are motivated by having the freedom and responsibility to take charge of a task and deliver. You care about quality and you’re motivated by the idea of our many fans around the world praising your work after release. You thrive in a creative environment where people around you love their jobs and the games we make.




Responsibilities
Designing and implementing short narratives as well as other types of content for various gameplay systems
Writing text for in-game content in (American) English that thematically fits within the game
Scripting game logic, game databases, and branching narratives using our in-house scripting language
Engaging in research on related topics to find inspiration for crafting entertaining content that creates memorable gaming experiences
Taking ownership of tasks and working independently to ensure quality and timely delivery in coordination with the other Content Designers
Defining audiovisual asset needs and communicating them to the producer and art and audio departments



Required Qualifications
Professional experience in narrative design or content design.
Fluent in English with an excellent command of written American English.
Experience with or interest in code-based scripting.



Desirable Qualifications
Experience modding Paradox Grand Strategy Games (preferably Stellaris)





As a person, you like to actively collaborate with the people around you. It’s important that you aren’t afraid to raise issues, and that you continuously look for improvement and try to inspire your colleagues. Since we are a fast-paced company, curiosity and the ability to get into things quickly are two important abilities.
Practical information
We would like your application to include any relevant work samples and/or a link to your portfolio if you have one. We are especially interested in writing samples and any other content that you have produced for games or other media.
Scope: Full time and permanent
Reports to: TBD
Location: Umeå, Sweden


If you think that this description matches you, we highly encourage you to apply as soon as possible as we will interview candidates continuously. If you don't match all the requirements, please demonstrate how your passion, attitude and interest in Paradox might compensate for this.
At Paradox Interactive we celebrate difference and care deeply about diversity and inclusion. We, therefore, encourage you, no matter who you are, to apply for this job if you think you’d be a great addition to our team.
While the role is stationed at Paradox Arctic in Umeå, Sweden, we believe that the role could start working remote and relocate to the office within ~6 months after joining.






Some of our benefits include:








If you think that this description matches you, we highly encourage you to apply as soon as possible as we will interview candidates continuously. If you don't match all the requirements, please demonstrate how your passion, attitude and interest in Paradox might compensate for this.


At Paradox Interactive we celebrate difference and care deeply about diversity and inclusion. We therefore encourage you, no matter who you are, to apply for this job if you think you’d be a great addition to our team.