Gameplay Design Lead

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 Gameplay Design Lead for Witcher 4 - the first game in a new Witcher series saga - to help us bring our ambitious vision of this new, open world RPG to life while pushing the bar for narrative-driven experiences even higher. Position is focused on Player, CCC and pre-combat aspects.

Daily Responsibilities: 

• Close cooperation with our Design Director and the rest of the design and production teams in order to deliver consistent, engaging and player friendly gameplay systems into our game.
• Proposing and documenting an innovative design for systems and features that follows the game direction. 
• Iterating and improving documentation for existing systems and features.
• Designing, prototyping, scripting, iterating on features using a Unreal Engine 5. 
• Taking ownership of specific features/systems of the game. 
• Ensure that gameplay designs are clearly communicated to everyone involved in their implementation through documentation, meetings and relationships.
• Management, mentorship and guidance of a team of game designers.
• Acting as a subject matter expert, sharing knowledge with the rest of the teams and improving the process of gameplay design.
• Quality check and review ongoing development to ensure proper course corrections as often as needed.
• Participation in reviews and providing feedback to the team.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years’ experience in gameplay design with at least one shipped AAA title (preferably action game/action RPG) in a Lead Role.
• Proven success in creating compelling and innovative gameplay mechanics.
• Understanding programming/scripting in game design and experience with game editors and game design tools.
• Experience in working with Unreal Engine 4 and/or Unreal Engine 5. 
• Experience in leading and mentoring a team, fostering a collaborative and inclusive working environment.
• Proficiency in clear communicating of complex concepts, including experience in creating detailed project documentation.
• Passion for gameplay design and the ability to effectively share knowledge with other team members. 
• Very strong problem-solving abilities and openness for changes.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to articulate design ideas and concepts clearly.
• Openness for changes & experimentation, high-quality passion and a good sense of humor are appreciated!

Additional Information

Working mode

• This job requires relocation to Warsaw, PL.
• Working mode: in-office (in a hybrid or full-time capacity). 

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.

Relocation support

• Relocation package – flight ticket, company apartment for your first month, relocating your pet, shipping your belongings: it’s all covered. Who said moving countries needs to be complicated?
• Relocation assistance — processing your legalization operations for you, assistance with finding residence, tax settlements, helping out with translations if needed, and much more —  we have dedicated teams to help make sure that 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.

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