Lead Narrative Designer

Company Description

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Job Description

CD PROJEKT RED is seeking a highly skilled and visionary Lead Narrative Designer to join our team in Boston, working on Project Sirius, a multiplayer game set within the world of The Witcher.  In this role, you will be responsible for designing narrative systems to deliver a player-driven story experience for a brand new adventure set in The Witcher universe. As a lead, you’ll balance creative design work with team management  and cross-functional collaboration. The ideal candidate will have extensive narrative design experience and a proven ability to guide teams toward exceptional results.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate closely with the Game Director, Narrative Director and Mission Director and Lead Writer.
• Design and develop narrative systems that support player expression and emergent storytelling in a multiplayer environment.
• Prototype narrative mechanics and work closely with engineers to bring systems to life.
• Build and maintain comprehensive design documentation.
• Lead, guide and support a team of dedicated and experienced narrative designers.
• Collaborate with other stakeholders to ensure seamless integration between narrative systems, mission content and core game mechanics.
• Iterate on narrative systems and mechanics by running playtests, evaluating feedback and reviewing relevant data.
• Maintain the vision and tone of The Witcher IP.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience as a Lead Narrative Designer or similar role on a AAA project.
• Experience working with branching narrative systems and player choice mechanics.
• Knowledge of game design principles and an understanding of how narrative elements integrate with gameplay mechanics.
• Ability to lead and manage a team, providing guidance, feedback, and support.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams.

Nice to Have

(Please note these skills are not required to apply for the position) 

• Professional experience with Unreal Engine. 
• Bachelor's degree in Game Design, English, Creative Writing, or a related field.
• Experience with narrative design on a multiplayer title.

Please provide any examples of narrative design features or systems that you have contributed to - whether as a brief description or a link to shipped work. Feel free to include any writing samples reflective of larger narrative features, such as branching dialogue, barks, etc. 

Please include your samples as an extension of your resume or ensure a link to your work is listed on your application.

Additional Information

This job requires working in Boston, US.
Working mode: in-office in a hybrid or full-time capacity. 

Health & Well-Being

• Company-paid medical healthcare (dental, vision, and mental).
• Free mental health support, including access to counseling, psychiatric care, and a variety of well-being webinars.
• Paid leave — 20 days of holiday per year (26 days after two years).
• 401K with employer matching.
• Gym Membership Reimbursement.
• Menstrual leave — employees who menstruate can take one extra day off when experiencing period pain.
• RED Parents Network — support for working parents, including childcare benefits, and family-friendly events.

Perks & Professional Growth

• Flexible working hours.
• Trainings, lectures, and courses — internal workshops, knowledge-sharing initiatives, online tutorials, and e-learning classes are all available.
• A welcome pack filled with goodies — to help you feel right at home once you join the team.

Life in the Office

• Dog-friendly office — bring your pooch with you and look after them while working! There’s always a furry friend or two to meet.
• Truly international working environment — a chance to meet and work with a diverse selection of people from all around the world.
• No dress-code — we like to keep it casual.

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