Gameplay Designer

2 Days ago • 5 Years + • Combat Design • Game Design

Job Summary

Job Description

CD PROJEKT RED seeks a Gameplay Designer for Cyberpunk 2. Responsibilities include analyzing, pitching, prototyping, developing, and balancing core combat and moment-to-moment gameplay; designing player combat mechanics, weapons, and abilities; designing enemy behaviors, abilities, and weapons; collaborating in a cross-disciplinary environment; and staying current on industry trends. The role involves working on the progression of player abilities to create diverse playstyles and designing challenging encounters. Reporting to the Lead Gameplay Designer, this position requires at least 5 years of professional game industry experience and proven success in creating compelling gameplay mechanics.
Must have:
  • 5+ years game industry experience
  • Compelling gameplay mechanics creation
  • Open-world, RPG, or action game experience
  • Combat & moment-to-moment gameplay design
  • Enemy and player ability design
  • Collaboration and feedback integration
Good to have:
  • Unreal Engine 4/5 experience
  • Narrative-focused game knowledge
Perks:
  • Company-paid healthcare (dental, vision, mental)
  • Paid leave (20 days/year, 26 after 2 years)
  • 401k with employer matching
  • Gym membership reimbursement
  • Flexible working hours
  • Trainings and courses
  • Company merch
  • Welcome pack
  • Dog-friendly office
  • International working environment

Job Details

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 Designer to work on Cyberpunk 2, the follow-up to Cyberpunk 2077 where you will be tasked with moment to moment gameplay mechanics that will lead to engaging experiences that will drive our players. Reporting to the Lead Gameplay Designer, you’ll be working on the progression of the player’s abilities to create interesting and varied playstyles while also working on enemy and encounter designs to challenge those playstyles in a variety of ways.

Daily Responsibilities

  • Analyzing, pitching, prototyping, developing, and balancing core combat and
  • moment-to-moment gameplay.
  • Designing and crafting player combat mechanics, weapons, and abilities.
  • Designing and crafting enemy behaviors, abilities, and weapons.
  • Collaborating and producing in a cross-discipline environment while building and refining design over time using internal/external feedback.
  • Remaining current on industry trends including new game genres, new game design methods and techniques, and trending audio-visual excellence.

Qualifications

  • At least 5 years of professional experience in the game industry.
  • Proven success in creating compelling and innovative gameplay mechanics.
  • Experience in developing open world, roleplaying and/or action games.
  • Openness for changes & experimentation and high-quality passion are appreciated!

Nice to Haves

(Please note that these skills are not required to apply for the position)

  • Experience with Unreal Engine 4 and/or Unreal Engine 5. 
  • A deep knowledge of our narrative focused games.

Additional Information

This job requires working in Boston, US.
Working mode: in-office in a hybrid or full-time capacity. 

Health & Well-being

  • Company paid medical healthcare (dental vision & mental).
  • Paid Leave — 20 days of holiday for every team member per year (26 days after two years).
  • No dress-code — we like to keep it casual.
  • 401K with employer matching.
  • Gym Membership Reimbursement.

Perks & Professional Growth

  • Flexible working hours.
  • Trainings, lectures and courses — internal workshops, 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!
  • A welcome pack filled with goodies — to help you feel right at home once you join the team.

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.
  • Truly international working environment — a chance to meet and work with a diverse selection of people from all around the world.
     

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About The Company

CD PROJEKT RED is home to over 1000 game-making professionals from all over the globe. We speak many different languages, but share one love — video games.


We are creators of The Witcher series of games, including the acclaimed The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt. Most recently, we have created Cyberpunk 2077 and its spy-thriller expansion Phantom Liberty.


We are headquartered in Warsaw, Poland, with studios in Cracow and Wroclaw. In North America, we operate in Vancouver and will be opening a new studio in Boston to drive development on the followup to Cyberpunk 2077. 


We’re proud to have a gamer-first approach, a diverse & supportive culture, and a focus on mature, meaningful storytelling that will inspire gamers for years to come.


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