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Techland

Polish video game developer and publisher

Quest Designer

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/23/2026
No salary listed
Mid
Wrocław, Poland
Hybrid
Content & WritingCopywriting & Creative Writing

About the job

Requirements
  • At least 3 years of experience in the gaming industry.
  • At least 1 year of experience as a Quest Designer or in a similar position.
  • Experience creating game narration on at least one project, including knowledge of an editor used for creating games.
  • Understanding of the distinction between narrative and gameplay layers in open-world action role-playing games.
  • Proactive ownership of assigned areas of responsibility.
  • Ability to listen to constructive criticism and provide feedback in an interdisciplinary, collaborative setting.
  • Curiosity and knowledge of the video game industry.
  • Fluency in written and spoken English.
Responsibilities
  • Design, develop, and maintain engaging and original quests for players, both on paper and in the proprietary C-Engine.
  • Work closely and iteratively with the Narration team to create, develop, and provide feedback on ideas.
  • Act as a quest owner in an interdisciplinary quest strike team, collaborating with Level Design, Level Art, Open World, Animation, Audio, Quality Assurance, and other teams to bring the story to life.
  • Work closely with the Quest Producer and Quest Director to maintain the vision and monitor progress.
  • Work within an iterative pipeline and address the director’s feedback.
  • Follow industry trends and stay current with innovative solutions for achieving project goals in quests, narration, and gameplay.
  • Report and track time in Jira.

About the company

Techland is a Polish video game developer and publisher that creates and releases games and develops its own game engines, such as Chrome Engine and C-Engine. Its products are built with these proprietary engines to power open-world, action-focused titles like Dying Light and the Dead Island and Call of Juarez series across PC and consoles. The company differentiates itself through in-house engine development and a portfolio of long-running IPs, delivering expansive, narrative-driven experiences with strong world design. Techland aims to provide memorable gaming experiences worldwide by producing high-quality games and expanding its lineup with major, well-crafted titles.

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

Acquired

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Wroclaw, Poland

Founded

1991

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What believers are saying

  • Dying Light: The Beast launched in 2025 and got a major 2026 restoration upgrade.
  • Techland said no layoffs followed cancellations, keeping pipeline teams intact for new projects.
  • The fantasy AAA RPG remains Techland's biggest project, preserving upside beyond Dying Light.

What critics are saying

  • 2024 losses hit 135.2 million zlotys after canceling two projects.
  • Dying Light: The Beast skipped PS4 and Xbox One, shrinking the addressable audience.
  • Tencent embedded greater control in 2025, threatening Techland's independence and talent retention.

What makes Techland unique

  • Dying Light still owns parkour-first zombie combat, a rare, sticky mechanic mix.
  • Techland controls a proprietary pipeline, including C-Engine, shortening iteration on large worlds.
  • Tencent's 2024 majority stake gives Techland capital and publishing reach without full absorption.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Flexible Work Hours
  • Wellness Program
  • Professional Development Budget
  • Training Programs
  • Gym Membership

Growth & Insights and Company News

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Forbes
Mar 27th, 2025
Techland sold to Tencent for growth

Paweł and Aleksandra Marchewka discuss the acquisition of Techland by Chinese giant Tencent. Paweł explains that selling a majority stake was necessary for synergy and growth, aiming to create a global hit game. Despite concerns about losing independence, Techland retains control over game production. The deal with Tencent provides financial security and creative freedom, allowing Paweł to focus on his role as creative director. The couple emphasizes maintaining a balanced lifestyle despite their wealth.

GameWorldObserver.com
Jan 10th, 2024
Tencent paid over $1.5 billion to acquire 67% of Techland, according to analysts’ estimates | Game World Observer

Polish analysts have disclosed the estimated value of the deal between Tencent and Techland. It was the largest M&A transaction of 2023 in the country.

TheGamer
Mar 8th, 2022
Techland sp. z o. o launches patch that will transform Dying Light for PS5 players

But Techland has announced a patch that will transform Dying Light for PS5 players.