NARRATIVE DIRECTOR - Brighton, UK   What We Need:  Hangar 13 is looking for a Narrative Director to drive narrative vision, and work with the narrative and design departments to create best-in-class stories, characters, and content for our current project. Because of our studio's emphasis on narrative, and the overwhelmingly positive response to the narrative of Mafia III, this is an exciting and unique opportunity to work on a new Hangar 13 team and help to build a new Narrative team.    What You Will Do: Work with the Game Director to define and champion the project narrative pillars and vision Interview and make hiring decisions on full-time and contract narrative designers and writers  Manage, guide and mentor a staff of narrative designers and writers (full-time and contract) across multiple locations Own and drive the creation and execution of the core story including the writing of dialogue and other narrative elements Collaborate with the design team in both the design and implementation of narrative content/briefs using game tools Represent the game's narrative vision to other departments during brainstorm sessions, reviews, and other meetings as necessary Provide meaningful and valid feedback to the narrative team and design during play sessions Drive casting and direct VO and performance capture sessions as necessary Help drive the development of narrative and cinematic tools   Who We Think Will Be A Great Fit:   You love stories. You love consuming them, you love creating them, and you love dissecting them. An appreciation for multiple genres (not just fantasy and sci-fi) is preferred. You can pull examples of best writing practices from movies, TV, novels, and games. You have a strong desire to elevate the craft of writing in video games.  For this project we are looking for someone who has experience with complex narratives with player-driven dialogue choices and interwoven side-plots. We are also looking for someone with experience with ongoing seasonal content added to the game after release.     Requirements :  Credit on at least two shipped video games as a LEAD NARRATIVE DESIGNER, lead writer or other creative lead  (similar experience in a related industry will also be considered) Must have strong writing skills, particularly dialogue Must have a deep understanding of story logic, plotting, and how narrative and game design intersect Past experience working with actors and directing VO sessions Strong communication skills Ability to communicate and collaborate across multiple locations effectively  Ability to delegate (without micromanaging)   Who We Are: Hangar 13 is the internal 2K development studio behind the award-winning Mafia III. Though we hail from all over the world, and our backgrounds are wildly different, one thing binds us all together – the belief that “Every Player’s Story is Unique.” We are comprised of a diverse group of people, from industry veterans with experience working on big franchises, to talented former indie entrepreneurs and recent graduates. Hangar 13 is based in four vibrant locations: Novato (California), Brighton (UK), and Brno & Prague (Czech Republic). We are currently hard at work on our next AAA titles.                  #LI-H13

SENIOR WORLD DESIGNER, Brighton, UK   What We Need: Hangar 13 is looking for an experienced Senior World Designer to join the team in Brighton and help to form the core of a new design group. As far as our games are concerned, World Content is a delightful combination of game systems and large scale level design that creates compelling reasons to explore the world.   What You Will Do: Design, prototype, polish, and bug-fix open-world experiences using Hangar 13’s proprietary 3D software and scripting tools Collaborate daily with artists, designers, engineers, and other team members to craft unforgettable gameplay moments Pitch new design ideas to the team, and find innovative ways to improve upon existing designs “Own” your design ideas and assume responsibility for making them great, from concept to completion Mentor junior designers, helping them improve their design practices   Who We Think Will Be A Great Fit: You have a proven track record of at least one shipped title, ideally more than one You’re comfortable with both conceptual and practical aspects of game design You are experienced with 3D world and level building tools You work well in a small team, are open to constructive criticism, and know how to listen to feedback, as well as give professional feedback to others You’re comfortable with a development schedule that is playtest-driven and focused on iteration and polish You’re self-motivated and proactive You have experience with one or more of the following: Quest or Mission design; player flow through a space, player goals Mechanics and level experience; player mechanics, system design, etc. Ability to communicate and collaborate across multiple locations effectively       Desirable Skills and Experience: You have experience with programming or scripting You have experience developing Open World games You have a passion for creating rich narrative experiences   ​Who We Are:   Hangar 13 is the internal 2K development studio behind the award-winning Mafia III. The studio is comprised of industry veterans drawn from a diverse range of studios, who have collectively shipped hundreds of titles across a wide variety of genres. Though we hail from all over the world, and our backgrounds are wildly different, one thing binds us all together – the belief that “Every Player’s Story is Unique.”   Hangar 13 is based in four locations: Novato (California), Brighton (UK), and Brno & Prague (Czech Republic). We are currently hard at work on our next AAA titles.   This role is based at our Brighton location, who partner with the other Hangar 13 sites to develop all of our games as one global team. Hangar 13’s Brighton location provides the opportunity to work on big-budget, AAA console and PC games in the coolest city in the UK!   #LI-H13

PRODUCER Firaxis Games, creator of some of the most successful and award winning strategy games of all time (including the Sid Meier’s Civilization and XCOM: Enemy Unknown and XCOM 2 series) and home of legendary game designer, Sid Meier, is looking to hire a highly skilled, motivated and talented Producer to work with our developers and become an integral part of our team! The ideal candidate has owned areas of production for one or more PC and/or console titles in the strategy genre. They can construct useful and meaningful schedules for our development teams and can drive these schedules while identifying and mitigating issues before they become problems. We’re looking for the ultimate multi-tasker, communicator and someone who is passionate about working with creative teams to make video games that stand the test of time! Responsibilities Will Include:   Work closely with Senior Franchise Producer to manage an area/areas of game production and pipeline throughout all phases of production Schedule and maintain day-to-day tasking of departmental and interdisciplinary teams including sprint and backlog planning and management Proficient in running small teams using agile methodologies Facilitate cross-discipline communication and feedback loops through rapid iteration Proactively anticipate and mitigate risks as they pop up Identify any changes in scope, priority or direction, and understand and articulate the knock-on effects throughout development Work with quality-assurance team to ensure agreed-upon workflow and management of bug databases, including establishment of priorities for resolution of bugs   Qualifications: Candidates should have the following experience and skills: 3-5 years of experience in the production or development of games (PC or console) with at least one shipped title 4 year relevant degree preferred – business/management, game development/production,  etc.  (or equivalent experience) Excellent communication, interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skills Excellent Microsoft Office skills including MS Project and/or other project management software including Hansoft, JIRA, Shotgun, etc Solid understanding of game development processes, limitations, dependencies and trends Task driven, self-motivated, and proactive Works well under deadline pressure A passion for playing and developing video games #LI-2K