Narrative QA Analyst

1 Month ago • All levels • Game Story Writing/Narrative Design

Job Summary

Job Description

The Narrative QA Analyst will be responsible for developing and executing test plans focused on narrative consistency, quest logic, dialogue, and storytelling flow in the upcoming Witcher 4. This includes writing and maintaining test cases, collaborating with development and design teams, identifying and reporting bugs, and providing constructive feedback on cutscenes, quests, lore, and overall narrative aspects. The role requires a strong understanding of video game storytelling mechanics, branching narratives, and the ability to analyze data and manage narrative-related risks. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills and a passion for video games and narrative storytelling.
Must have:
  • Experience in Narrative QA
  • Test plan & case creation
  • Bug reporting and tracking
  • Collaboration with teams
  • Video game storytelling knowledge
  • Strong attention to detail
Good to have:
  • Experience with various platforms
  • Understanding of narration systems
  • Familiarity with game engines
  • Knowledge of automation tools
Perks:
  • Relocation support
  • Paid leave
  • Flexible working hours
  • Training & development
  • Private medical healthcare
  • Psychological care
  • Multisport card
  • Dog-friendly office
  • Social events
  • Healthy office snacks
  • International environment
  • Onsite gym

Job Details

Company Description

To create revolutionary, story-driven RPGs which go straight to the hearts of gamers — this is our mission. Want to dive deeper into our company’s culture? Explore our social media and check out our YouTube channel where we share behind-the-scenes insights and stories direct from our team members!

Job Description

We're looking for an experienced and motivated professional to join our Witcher 4 QA team as a Narrative QA Analyst. If you have a solid background in QA with a strong focus on narrative aspects of video games we want to hear from you. 

Daily Responsibilities:

  • Develop Narrative QA Test Plans & Strategies focusing on narrative consistency, quest logic, dialogue accuracy, and storytelling flow.
  • Write and Maintain Test Cases & Checklists including dialogue consistency checks, Quest progression and branching outcomes, Lore consistency, VO sync and subtitle accuracy.
  • Ensure effective Narrative QA documentation and knowledge sharing by creating, maintaining and organizing test documentation, including testing processes and reported bugs, to keep it accessible for the Witcher 4 team.
  • Collaborate closely with development and design teams to ensure the game aligns with story and technical specifications.
  • Conduct comprehensive testing of video games, focusing on storybuilding, implementation of questlines, Cinematic and VO quality, story logic, lore logic, emotional representation of scenes, questflow, pace building.
  • Identify and report bugs, track their resolution and verify fixes.
  • Analyze data and manage risks related to the game's narrative aspects.
  • Provide constructive feedback on cutscenes, questflow, lore, and narrative aspects of the game. Ensure coherence, emotional impact, and player engagement while also assessing the quality of cinematics and voice-over to maintain narrative consistency and immersion.
  • Test and assess the game's performance and stability on different platforms to ensure smooth gameplay and the proper functionality of narrative elements.

Qualifications

  • Experience in working in a similar position.
  • Experience in creating and verifying detailed test checklists.
  • Experience in documenting testing processes and bugs using bug-tracking tools (e.g., JIRA, TestRail).
  • Excellent understanding of video games and their storytelling mechanics, branching narratives and choice-driven systems.
  • Ability to identify and report bugs including issues related to the game's narrative aspects.
  • Ability to collaborate with teams and provide constructive feedback on the game, including its narrative elements and overall player experience.
  • Ability to think analytically, solve problems efficiently and approach work in a structured, systematic manner.
  • Strong attention to detail and precision in work.
  • Team player with strong communication skills.
  • Fluent English.
  • Passion for video games and narrative storytelling in various genres.

Nice to have

  • Experience in testing games on various platforms (PC, consoles, VR).
  • Understanding of various narration systems used in movies and games, including linear, branching, nonlinear, environmental, procedural, and emergent storytelling.
  • Familiarity with various commercial game engines (Unreal Engine, Unity).
  • Basic knowledge of automation tools or scripting for QA automation.

Additional Information

Working mode

  • Office/Hybrid/Remote (remote job possible only +/- 3h of the Warsaw time zone).

Relocation support

  • Relocation package – flight ticket, company apartment for your first month, relocating your pet, shipping your belongings: it’s all covered. Who said moving countries needs to be complicated?
  • Relocation assistance — processing your legalization operations for you, assistance with finding residence, tax settlements, helping out with translations if needed, and much more — we have dedicated teams to help make sure that all you need to feel right at home is taken care of.
  • Polish lessons for foreign employees — and for your spouse or partner, too.
  • Paid Leave — from 20 to 26 days of holiday for every team member per year, paid sick leave, and paid maternity & paternity leave.

Perks & Professional Growth

  • Flexible working hours — start your workday anytime between 8:00 and 10:00 AM.
  • A welcome pack filled with goodies — to help you feel right at home once you join the team.
  • Trainings, lectures and courses — internal workshops, external training for each employee, ‘Meet a star’ events, knowledge-sharing initiatives, online tutorials, and e-learning classes are all available. There’s always something to learn!
  • Merch — gifts for newborn rebels and regular chances to nab some cool swag!

Health & Well-being

  • Private medical healthcare — a selection of medical plans with dental care to choose from, which are also accessible for your partner and relatives.
  • Psychological care — free mental health support and various well-being webinars. 
  • Multisport card — gain access to a wide number of sporting and fitness facilities across the city.

Social Activities & Life in the Office

  • Dog-friendly office — dog owner? Bring your pooch with you and look after them while working! There’s always a furry friend or two to meet at the studio.
  • Social events — we host regular gatherings at the studio where we can all unwind, play games, and just have some fun together.
  • Healthy selections — ​​organic fruit, snacks, muesli, organic honey, vegan milk, and speciality coffee are all at your disposal around the studio. Enjoy!
  • Truly international working environment — a chance to meet and work with a diverse selection of people from all around the world.

Head office in Warsaw

  • Sustainable campus with an eco ethos — solar panels provide green energy, 2000 plants and an air-filtering system to help provide clean air, electric car charging points, flower meadows, and more green features in the works.
  • An onsite, well-equipped gym with a climbing wall, daily Gym Assistant support and yoga and healthy spine classes.
  • Car and bike parking spaces.
  • A designated space for your bicycle, as well as bicycle repair equipment and showers available whenever you need them.
  • No dress-code — we like to keep it casual.

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About The Company

CD PROJEKT RED is home to over 1000 game-making professionals from all over the globe. We speak many different languages, but share one love — video games.


We are creators of The Witcher series of games, including the acclaimed The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt. Most recently, we have created Cyberpunk 2077 and its spy-thriller expansion Phantom Liberty.


We are headquartered in Warsaw, Poland, with studios in Cracow and Wroclaw. In North America, we operate in Vancouver and will be opening a new studio in Boston to drive development on the followup to Cyberpunk 2077. 


We’re proud to have a gamer-first approach, a diverse & supportive culture, and a focus on mature, meaningful storytelling that will inspire gamers for years to come.


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