The Last of Us Part I
Shipped title. Contributed to documentation supporting gameplay systems.
About
I design and implement interactive narrative for games, translating story direction into shippable in-engine content. My background spans QA, technical narrative design, and community leadership across major studios including Naughty Dog and Santa Monica Studio.
Shipped titles
The Last of Us Part II Remastered
Designed, scripted, and implemented in-game challenges for a multiplayer project.
Narrative systems, in progress
Implementing dialogue, cutscenes, and interactive narrative moments supporting player-driven storytelling.
Experience
01/2026 – Present
Associate Technical Narrative Designer
- Implement dialogue, cutscenes, and interactive narrative moments that support player-driven storytelling
- Collaborate with writers, level designers, and cinematic teams to craft cohesive narrative experiences
- Translate narrative direction into in-game content using visual scripting tools and proprietary editors
- Iterate on narrative pacing, player choice, and clarity through testing and cross-discipline feedback
06/2025 – 01/2026
Sr. QA Analyst
- Validated narrative systems, gameplay events, and player-facing content through exploratory testing
- Identified narrative flow issues, edge cases, and player experience gaps
10/2021 – 05/2025
QA Tester
- Shipped The Last of Us Part I and The Last of Us Part II Remastered
- Designed, scripted, and implemented in-game challenges for a multiplayer project
- Created documentation to support gameplay systems
Contact
Email
cmh@chrishumphries.net
Phone
330-860-3151
Location
Los Angeles, CA
LinkedIn
linkedin.com/in/christine-humphries