Historian

Summary

Join Firaxis Games as a Historian, contributing your expertise to one of our AAA development teams. You will collaborate with artists and designers to create historically accurate and engaging characters and narratives. Responsibilities include writing and editing dialogue, conducting historical research, and distilling complex information for a general audience. This role requires a degree in History or equivalent experience, advanced historical knowledge, and exceptional communication skills. Firaxis offers a flexible work environment, including remote options, along with comprehensive benefits such as relocation assistance, 401k, and health insurance.

Requirements

• 4+ years as a Writer, Narrative Designer, or other position with commensurate duties
• A degree in History or a History-related field, or commensurate demonstrated experience with academic historical research
• Advanced knowledge in the discipline of history as well as a broad knowledge of game principles, theories, and concepts
• Exceptional communications and problem-solving skills
• A proven track record of communicating complex historical content to a non-specialist audience
• The ability to adapt tone and style to different genres/game environments
• An interest and love of history from a variety of perspectives

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with artists, designers, and other team members to create or refine interesting and accurate characters that engage players’ imagination through written dialogue
• Write and edit dialogue, backstories, lore, story and expository text to a high level of quality with minimal supervision
• Research historical topics from academic sources and distill the findings into brief explanatory pieces for a general audience in a light and engaging style
• Drive historical accuracy across multiple departments and provide learning opportunities for other disciplines
• Understand complex issues in historical topics and explain these complexities to an audience of non-specialists
• Proactively identify potential issues with writing, stories, art, or design in general and bring potential solutions to the team

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working within the restrictions of localization processes
• Experience working with game engines and/or common game writing workflows
• Knowledge of audio design techniques and technology

Benefits

• Relocation assistance provided (open to remote)
• Flexible work hours (including hybrid work options)
• 401K
• Family friendly work environment
• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• 401K retirement savings
• A wellbeing initiative with the opportunity to earn cash rewards
• An Employee Assistance Program
• Paid time off and paid holidays