Senior Technical Narrative Designer

We are looking for a Senior Technical Narrative Designer for our next big game!

THE JOB

As the Senior Technical Narrative Designer in the talented Narrative team behind RETURNAL, you will take ownership of narrative systems and features, working closely with Designers, Programmers, Artists, and external partners. Your role is to shape and implement key narrative elements, while ensuring they seamlessly integrate with the game’s broader design and technical aspects.

You will collaborate across departments (Art, VFX, Audio, etc.) to maintain cohesive narrative experiences and manage technical workflows with co-development teams. Additionally, you will support the team in troubleshooting and refining development pipelines, ensuring smooth and efficient processes throughout the project.

What will your day-to-day look like?

• Design, implement, and own narrative systems and features to create interesting narrative moments.
• Technically script cinematics, dialogue, and unique narrative features across the project.
• Develop narrative moments to a high level of quality with the Narrative team.
• Collaborate with other teams (Art, Design, VFX, Audio, etc) to combine all design elements for narrative experiences.
• Coordinate with co-dev and external partners in technical workflows.
• Support the team by assisting with technical setup and other issues when required.
• Maintain good work methods and development pipelines, from documentation to implementation and testing to iteration.

What will help you to be successful in this role?

• At least five years experience as a Technical Narrative Designer, Narrative Designer, or Level Designer with shipped games.
• Expertise in technical scripting for Unreal Engine or other game engines.
• Professional knowledge of workflows for the creation of in-game narrative moments.
• Experience in technical game development with co-dev and external partners.
• Interest and ideas for gameplay-first narrative features and systems.

• Excellent communication and time management skills.
• Fluent spoken and written English.

What we offer to you?

• Competitive salary, benefits, healthcare, Nordic work-life balance
• Tailored immigration and relocation package to help you get settled into Finland
• A warm and welcoming atmosphere at our cozy Helsinki office
• Freedom, flexibility and openness in a collaborative culture
• Brilliant, diverse and empathetic colleagues to work with
• Exciting and ambitious projects executed with the best tools
• Access to PlayStation Studios collaboration, games and more!

This is a permanent, full-time position based in Helsinki, Finland. We will start interviewing promising candidates immediately so please apply as soon as possible.