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Hi, I’m Waleria Oprawa, a narrative designer and visual storyteller who thrives at the intersection of gameplay, art, and narrative. I love crafting immersive experiences through structured storytelling, interactive puzzles, and evocative visuals, drawing inspiration from folklore and international cultures. I collaborate across disciplines to translate brand strategy into compelling narratives, whether for indie games, podcasts, or city-guide storytelling projects. I’m motivated by curiosity, experimentation, and the joy of making complex ideas feel intuitive and engaging for diverse audiences. I enjoy shaping stories that resonate with diverse audiences, leveraging interdisciplinary collaboration to bring ideas to life—from concept through execution in games, media, and educational projects.…Hi, I’m Waleria Oprawa, a narrative designer and visual storyteller who thrives at the intersection of gameplay, art, and narrative. I love crafting immersive experiences through structured storytelling, interactive puzzles, and evocative visuals, drawing inspiration from folklore and international cultures. I collaborate across disciplines to translate brand strategy into compelling narratives, whether for indie games, podcasts, or city-guide storytelling projects. I’m motivated by curiosity, experimentation, and the joy of making complex ideas feel intuitive and engaging for diverse audiences. I enjoy shaping stories that resonate with diverse audiences, leveraging interdisciplinary collaboration to bring ideas to life—from concept through execution in games, media, and educational projects.

Waleria Oprawa

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Hi, I’m Waleria Oprawa, a narrative designer and visual storyteller who thrives at the intersection of gameplay, art, and narrative. I love crafting immersive experiences through structured storytelling, interactive puzzles, and evocative visuals, drawing inspiration from folklore and international cultures. I collaborate across disciplines to translate brand strategy into compelling narratives, whether for indie games, podcasts, or city-guide storytelling projects. I’m motivated by curiosity, experimentation, and the joy of making complex ideas feel intuitive and engaging for diverse audiences. I enjoy shaping stories that resonate with diverse audiences, leveraging interdisciplinary collaboration to bring ideas to life—from concept through execution in games, media, and educational projects.…Hi, I’m Waleria Oprawa, a narrative designer and visual storyteller who thrives at the intersection of gameplay, art, and narrative. I love crafting immersive experiences through structured storytelling, interactive puzzles, and evocative visuals, drawing inspiration from folklore and international cultures. I collaborate across disciplines to translate brand strategy into compelling narratives, whether for indie games, podcasts, or city-guide storytelling projects. I’m motivated by curiosity, experimentation, and the joy of making complex ideas feel intuitive and engaging for diverse audiences. I enjoy shaping stories that resonate with diverse audiences, leveraging interdisciplinary collaboration to bring ideas to life—from concept through execution in games, media, and educational projects.

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Hi, I’m Waleria Oprawa, a narrative designer and visual storyteller who thrives at the intersection of gameplay, art, and narrative. I love crafting immersive experiences through structured storytelling, interactive puzzles, and evocative visuals, drawing inspiration from folklore and international cultures. I collaborate across disciplines to translate brand strategy into compelling narratives, whether for indie games, podcasts, or city-guide storytelling projects. I’m motivated by curiosity, experimentation, and the joy of making complex ideas feel intuitive and engaging for diverse audiences.

I enjoy shaping stories that resonate with diverse audiences, leveraging interdisciplinary collaboration to bring ideas to life—from concept through execution in games, media, and educational projects.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Editorial Illustration

Intermediate

Logo

Intermediate

3D Design

Intermediate

Language

Polish

Fluent

English

Fluent

Spanish; Castilian

Beginner

Work Experience

Narrative Designer & Art Director at Experimental Game Lab at CAETI

October 1, 2025 - March 1, 2026

Designed narrative, mechanics, and visual direction for two original game prototypes in a two-person interdisciplinary team; prototypes released on itch.io. Led narrative design, pixel art production, and audio direction for a fast-paced mini-game collection inspired by Polish and Egyptian folklore. Defined gameplay rules, pacing, and player feedback loops; authored game documentation and iterated designs through four prototypes.

Visual Storytelling Intern at Rasta Studios

February 1, 2026 - April 1, 2026

Developed story concepts, scripts, and visual narratives for branded video content in collaboration with a creative production team; contributed to translating brand strategy into visual storytelling. Contributed to pre-production planning through storyboarding, visual concept development, and narrative alignment.

Podcast Interview Host & Narrative Contributor at The Women’s Building

September 1, 2023 - April 1, 2024

Co-developed narrative structure and thematic focus for a podcast series centered on women’s stories and community work. We released 2 episodes, about half an hour each, and uploaded them to YouTube and Instagram. Served as primary host, conducting on-camera interviews and shaping conversational pacing across 2 recorded episodes.

Remote Storytelling Intern at Minerva University

September 1, 2023 - April 1, 2025

Wrote and produced short-form narrative videos documenting international student life across San Francisco, Taipei, and Seoul. Developed scripts, recorded footage, and narrated videos with a focus on emotional beats, pacing, and narrative clarity.

Project Coordinator & Narrative Editor at Minerva University — City Guides Project

September 1, 2025 - March 1, 2026

Coordinated and edited peer-written city guides across global university locations for over 30 students. Authored a model guide adopted as the reference standard for 30+ contributors, using it as a framework to coach writers and provide narrative feedback on documentation quality.

Visual Storytelling Intern at Raasta Studios

February 1, 2026 - April 1, 2026

Developed story concepts, scripts, and visual narratives for branded video content in collaboration with a creative production team, which contributed to translating brand strategy into visual storytelling. Contributed to pre-production planning through storyboarding, visual concept development, and narrative alignment.

Podcast Interview Host & Narrative Contributor at The Women's Building

September 1, 2023 - April 1, 2024