Game Writer
$60k - $100k USD
TapBlaze is an independent game studio behind Good Pizza, Great Pizza, a long-running, character-driven simulation game with a passionate global community. Our games live for years, so story, characters, and tone must remain consistent across frequent live updates, seasonal events, and platform releases. We are looking for a Game Writer to help us create narrative content across the Good, Great universe.
About The Role
We are seeking a talented, motivated Game Writer to join our creative team. You'll write character dialogue, storylines, and in-game moments for Good Pizza, Great Pizza and Good Coffee, Great Coffee that keep our global player community coming back. This is a hands-on writing role, you'll create content for live updates, seasonal events, and future releases while maintaining the warmth and humor our players love.
Responsibilities
Story & Content Development
Design and write creative event narratives and seasonal arcs; character dialogue and story beats; in-game narrative moments and flavor text;
Develop story content that supports gameplay pacing and player experience;
Balance humor, warmth, and emotional resonance with clarity and consistency.
Narrative Quality
Maintain narrative logic, character consistency, and tone across all story content;
Ensure characters remain true to their established personalities and motivations;
Identify and resolve narrative issues before content reaches review or release.
Cross-Team Collaboration
Partner closely with Game Designers to integrate narrative into mechanics and events;
Collaborate with art team to align visual storytelling, character portrayal and theme decors;
Work with community team to ensure narrative tone aligns with player expectations.
What We're Looking For
Creative, can piece together seemingly random ideas into a cohesive piece;
Character development and world-building skills;
Strong sense of character voice, motivation, and emotional continuity;
Ability to balance schedules with creative requirements;
Passion for games and familiarity with the Good Pizza, Great Pizza and Good Coffee, Great Coffee universes is a big plus;
Great attention to details and strong editing abilities - please mention "beauty is in the details" in your application or cover letter.
Education & Experience
3+ years of experience in game writing, narrative design, character-driven storytelling, or equivalent professional writing experience (screenwriting, interactive fiction, etc.);
Strong understanding of narrative systems and how story integrates with gameplay;
Preferred: Experience with localization adaptation;
Preferred: Experience with simulation, cozy, or character-centric games;
Preferred: Familiarity with Yarn narrative scripting tool.
Location & Work Environment
Los Angeles, CA: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work;
Prolonged period of time sitting at a desk and computer.
Compensation
The salary range for this role is $60,000 to $100,000 per year depending on experience.
COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY
As an equal opportunity employer committed to meeting the needs of a multigenerational and multicultural workforce TAPBLAZE recognizes that a diverse staff, reflective of our community, is an integral and welcome part of a successful and ethical business. We hire local talent at all levels regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, or disability, and actively foster inclusion in all forms both within our company and across interactions with vendors and partners.
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