Zack Keller

Narrative Director, Candy Crush Saga @King

San Francisco, CA, US
MOBILE NUMBERS
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WORK HISTORY

Jan 2023 — Present

Narrative Director, Candy Crush Saga @King

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Oversaw storytelling strategy for Candy Crush Saga, the world\'s #1 mobile game with 200+ million monthly players- Supervised narrative design for in-game content (events, seasons, features, campaigns) to drive engagement and align story arcs with product brand vision- Guided Candy\'s evolution into a transmedia franchise (film, publishing, and location-based experiences)- Crafted and served as lead writer for “Tasty! The Official Candy Crush Baking Book” (Insight Editions), published worldwide- Mentored cross-functional narrative design team.

EDUCATION

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University of Southern California

Minor

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University of Southern California

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

SKILLS

DirectingWritingAnimationPublished AuthorComic BooksVideo EditingSound DesignVoice ActingFilmCharacter AnimationComputer AnimationVisual EffectsTraditional AnimationStoryboardingFeature FilmsVideo ProductionCommercials

ABOUT ZACK KELLER

Award-winning leader known for fusing storytelling, strategy, and creative excellence to build iconic IP and brands across video games, movies, series and publishing. Adept at guiding cross-functional collaboration through full creative lifecycle while fostering culture of innovation, mentorship, and artistic integrity. Deep experience shaping global campaigns, forming narrative frameworks, and inspiring talent to produce work that entertains, engages, and endures. Bestselling author (100K+ sold) and creator of one of the most popular animated web series of all time (1B+ views). Recognized for blending business acumen with creative intuition to deliver content that enriches audience connection and elevates commercial success. I began my career at Pixar Animation Studios on the Academy Award winning films Ratatouille, WALL-E and Up before co-creating one of the most viewed animated web series of all time. As a lead writer and narrative designer at Telltale Games, I created fan-favorite interactive experiences for major franchises including Batman (DC), Guardians of the Galaxy (Marvel), and The Walking Dead (Skybound). I also wrote for Cartoon Network’s animated series Unikitty, and penned a series of best-selling graphic novels based on the beloved video game, Cuphead. Currently, I\'m the Narrative Director for the #1 mobile game in the world, Candy Crush Saga, expanding the franchise in-game and

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