Technical Narrative Designer

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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.

• 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.

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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