Narrative Designer & Cinema Graduate specializing in systemic storytelling. 16 years of experience building reactive RPG worlds and technical logic. Bridging the gap between scriptwriting and engine implementation.

Tiago Marçal Ferreira

Narrative Designer & Cinema Graduate specializing in systemic storytelling. 16 years of experience building reactive RPG worlds and technical logic. Bridging the gap between scriptwriting and engine implementation.

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Narrative Designer & Cinema Graduate specializing in systemic storytelling. 16 years of experience building reactive RPG worlds and technical logic. Bridging the gap between scriptwriting and engine implementation.

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Language

Portuguese
Fluent
English
Fluent
Japanese
Beginner

Work Experience

Narrative Architect & Systems Designer at Independent (Freelance)
April 1, 2012 - Present
Developed and documented original TTRPG systems, including 'A Cat’s Tail', featuring custom 2d10 'Success with Consequence' mechanics. Authored the Franchise Bible, managing lore consistency, faction hierarchies, and historical timelines for long-term campaigns. Designed branching narrative paths and encounter logic, balancing mathematical difficulty with cinematic pacing.
Freelance – Audio Visual & Content Management at Independent (Freelance)
January 1, 2018 - Present
Created and maintained WordPress environments, optimizing navigation and content accessibility. Produced and edited institutional videos using Adobe Premiere, ensuring high-quality outputs and file organization. Developed graphic elements and visual assets for digital media using the Adobe Creative Suite.
Production & Editing Intern at Urbano Filmes
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2020
Performed multilingual subtitling and translation, focusing on timing, linguistic accuracy, and cultural adaptation. Managed audio-visual archives and metadata organization for documentary projects. Provided technical support in media preparation, compression, and delivery for various broadcast formats.

Education

Bachelor of Social Communication – Cinema at PUC-Rio (Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio de Janeiro)
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2022
Postgraduate (Lato Sensu) – Animation, Digital Games & Entertainment Culture at FAAP – Fundação Armando Álvares Penteado
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2024

Qualifications

TOEFL iBT
January 11, 2030 - February 22, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment