Gameplay Designer (Systems)

Company Description

To create revolutionary, story-driven RPGs which go straight to the hearts of gamers — this is our mission. Want to dive deeper into our company’s culture? Explore our social media and check out our YouTube channel where we share behind-the-scenes insights and stories direct from our team members!

Job Description

CD PROJEKT RED is looking for a talented and passionate Gameplay Designer (Systems) to join our team and help us develop a new game in the Witcher Saga! If you are ready to take on such a challenge, don’t hesitate and apply! :)

Daily Responsibilities: 

• Proposing and documenting an innovative design for systems and features that follow the game direction. 
• Iterating and improving documentation for existing systems and features.
• Designing, prototyping, scripting, and iterating on features using Unreal Engine 5. 
• Working in multidisciplinary teams on prototyping and implementing stages, ensuring that the gameplay functionality, in-game  systems, as well as the overall gameplay experience are carried through to completion in the highest possible quality.
• Taking ownership of specific features/systems of the game.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of professional experience in the game industry.
• Proven success in creating compelling and innovative gameplay systems in an Open-World AAA game.
• Experience in working with Unreal Engine 5 - prototyping, implementation, and iteration. 
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills - ability to work closely with engineers, designers, and content teams.
• Experience in playing and analyzing games, movies, and other forms of entertainment to understand what makes something intuitive, fun, and engaging.
• Openness to receiving and giving feedback about your work.
• Creating design documentation for use by different disciplines and teams.
• Self-critical approach and passion towards high-quality solutions.
• Passion for Action Games is a definite plus.
• Openness for changes & experimentation and a good sense of humor are appreciated!

Additional Information

Working mode

• Remote/ Hybrid. For this role, you can choose to work from one of our offices located in Warsaw, Krakow, or Wroclaw.

Relocation support

• Relocation package – flight ticket, company apartment for your first month, relocating your pet, shipping your belongings: it’s all covered. 
• Relocation assistance — processing your legalization operations for you, assistance with finding residence, tax settlements - all you need to feel right at home is taken care of.
• Polish lessons for foreign employees — and for your spouse or partner, too.
• Paid Leave — from 20 to 26 days of holiday for every team member per year, paid sick leave, and paid maternity & paternity leave.

Perks & Professional Growth

• Flexible working hours — start your workday anytime between 8:00 and 10:00 AM.
• A welcome pack filled with goodies — to help you feel right at home once you join the team.
• Trainings, lectures and courses — internal workshops, external training for each employee, ‘Meet a star’ events, knowledge-sharing initiatives, online tutorials, and e-learning classes are all available. There’s always something to learn!
• Merch — gifts for newborn rebels and regular chances to nab some cool swag!

Health & Well-being

• Private medical healthcare — a selection of medical plans with dental care to choose from, which are also accessible for your partner and relatives.
• Psychological care — free mental health support and various well-being webinars. 
• Multisport card — gain access to a wide number of sporting and fitness facilities across the city.

Social Activities & Life in the Office

• Dog-friendly office — dog owner? Bring your pooch with you and look after them while working! There’s always a furry friend or two to meet at the studio.
• Social events — we host regular gatherings at the studio where we can all unwind, play games, and just have some fun together.
• Healthy selections — ​​organic fruit, snacks, muesli, organic honey, vegan milk, and speciality coffee are all at your disposal around the studio. Enjoy!
• Truly international working environment — a chance to meet and work with a diverse selection of people from all around the world.

Head office in Warsaw

• Sustainable campus with an eco ethos — solar panels provide green energy, 2000 plants and an air-filtering system to help provide clean air, electric car charging points, flower meadows, and more green features in the works.
• An onsite, well-equipped gym with a climbing wall, daily Gym Assistant support and yoga and healthy spine classes.
• Car and bike parking spaces.
• A designated space for your bicycle, as well as bicycle repair equipment and showers available whenever you need them.
• No dress-code — we like to keep it casual.

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