Technical Narrative Designer

2 Months ago • All levels • Game Story Writing Narratived Design

Job Summary

Job Description

As a mid-level Technical Narrative Designer, you will bridge the creative and technical aspects of storytelling for the multiplayer game Project Sirius, set in The Witcher universe. You will design and build storytelling systems and tools, and support narrative implementation. Responsibilities include collaborating with the narrative team, developing tools with engineers, implementing narrative content, creating resources, and integrating story elements to champion the narrative vision. You will be working from the Warsaw studio for a minimum of 10 days per month.
Must have:
  • Experience in a narrative or design role in a story-forward game.
  • Track record of owning features from concept to implementation.
  • Ability to communicate with engineers on technical implementation.
  • Familiarity with dynamic narrative systems.
  • Proficiency with Unreal Engine, Blueprints.
  • Curiosity, kindness, and positive, professional attitude.
Good to have:
  • Experience with localization.
  • Experience with scripting or programming tools.
  • A passion for storytelling and its presentation.
  • Experience with cinematic design and cinematography.
Perks:
  • Flexible working hours.
  • A welcome pack filled with goodies.
  • Trainings, lectures and courses.
  • Gifts for newborn rebels and regular chances to nab some cool swag!
  • Private medical healthcare.
  • Support during COVID-19.
  • Psychological care.
  • Multisport card.
  • Dog-friendly office.
  • Social events.
  • Healthy selections.
  • Truly international working environment.

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

CD PROJEKT RED is seeking a mid-level Technical Narrative Designer to bridge the creative and technical aspects of storytelling within our next title, Project Sirius, a multiplayer game set within the world of The Witcher. In this role, you will be part of a growing team helping to design and build our storytelling systems and tools, as well as supporting the implementation of narrative.

This role reports to the Lead Narrative Designer. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Contribute to the narrative design process in collaboration with the narrative team and additional stakeholders.
  • Collaborate with engineering to develop tools that support and streamline narrative development workflows.
  • Implement, debug, and polish the presentation of narrative content.
  • Create and maintain narrative team resources including style guides, best practices, and design documentation.
  • Work across various departments to integrate story elements that bring to life and champion the narrative vision.

Qualifications

  • Experience in a narrative or design role on a story-forward game.
  • Proven track record of owning features from concept to implementation.
  • The ability to communicate fluently with engineers around technical implementation of tools and pipelines.
  • Familiarity with dynamic narrative systems.
  • Proficiency with Unreal Engine, Blueprints.
  • Curiosity, kindness, and a positive, professional attitude.
     

NICE TO HAVES:

  • Experience with localization.
  • Experience with scripting or programming tools.
  • A passion for storytelling and its presentation.
  • Experience with cinematic design and cinematography.

Additional Information

Working model

  • Office-First: working from the Warsaw studio for a minimum of 10 days per month.


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.
  • Support during COVID-19 — regular tests and COVID vaccinations at the studio as well as professional advice and guidance from a specialist doctor.
  • 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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