Writer
At Hazelight Studios, we create award-winning, story-driven co-op games that push the boundaries of interactive storytelling. From A Way Out to It Takes Two, and now our latest project, Split Fiction, we’ve built a reputation for crafting emotional, cinematic experiences filled with humor, heart, and gameplay-driven narratives.
As a Writer, you’ll play a key role in shaping our next adventure. Working closely with our Head Writer - Sebastian, you’ll craft unforgettable characters, sharp dialogue, and immersive storytelling moments. This is a highly collaborative role where your writing will be an essential part of the game’s development, ensuring our stories feel alive, dynamic, and deeply engaging.
What You'll Do
- Write compelling cinematic scripts, cutscenes, dialogue, and story content that align with Hazelight’s signature storytelling style.
- Develop engaging characters with distinct voices and personalities.
- Collaborate with designers, animators, and fellow writers to seamlessly integrate narrative and gameplay.
- Maintain a lighthearted, playful, and emotionally resonant tone that enhances the player experience.
- Work in Final Draft to structure and format scripts, ensuring industry-standard screenplay presentation.
- Participate in story brainstorming sessions, script readings, and revisions based on feedback.
- Adapt scripts based on voice-over performances, gameplay needs, and production constraints.
What We're Looking For
- Proven experience writing for games, film or TV, with at least one published or produced work (game credits, screenplay, or equivalent).
- Strong understanding of cinematic storytelling, character development, and dialogue writing.
- Native English speaker with an ear for natural, engaging dialogue.
- Experience with interactive media or a solid grasp of how the story integrates with gameplay.
- Ability to collaborate in a creative, fast-paced environment.
- Strong editing and iteration skills, you can take and implement feedback effectively.
- Passion for games and innovative storytelling mechanics.
The Details
- 1-year contractor role with the possibility of extension.
- Can be fully remote as we’re open to candidates worldwide.
If you’re a writer with a passion for cinematic storytelling and playful, heartfelt narratives, we’d love to hear from you!
- Department
- Creative
- Role
- Writer
- Remote status
- Fully Remote
About Hazelight
Hazelight, founded by film director Josef Fares, emerged in late 2014 with the core team behind the award-winning game "Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons." Known for innovation, Hazelight developed "A Way Out" from 2015 to 2018, marking the first-ever co-op-only third-person action-adventure. The studio has since grown in both team members and a steadfast passion for creating groundbreaking gaming experiences.
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