Senior Gameplay Designer

undefined ago • 5 Years + • Gameplay

Job Summary

Job Description

At CD PROJEKT RED, we’re setting out on a new journey: to create a completely new IP, Project Hadar. This is an exciting opportunity to join a team building a universe from the ground up, where your ideas and creativity can directly shape the project’s vision. We seek individuals eager to bring their experience into something new, unafraid of creative exploration and bold decisions, to make a meaningful impact on an emerging world.
Must have:
  • Proposing and documenting innovative design for systems and features.
  • Iterating and improving documentation for existing systems and features.
  • Designing, prototyping, scripting, iterating on features using Unreal Engine 5.
  • Working in multidisciplinary teams on prototyping and implementing stages, ensuring high-quality gameplay, combat systems, and overall experience.
  • Taking ownership of specific features/systems of the game.
Good to have:
  • Openness for changes & experimentation, high-quality passion and a good sense of humor are appreciated!
Perks:
  • Relocation package (flight ticket, company apartment for first month, pet relocation, shipping belongings)
  • Relocation assistance (legalization, finding residence, tax settlements)
  • Polish lessons for foreign employees (and spouse/partner)
  • Paid Leave (20-26 days holiday, sick leave, maternity & paternity leave)
  • Flexible working hours (start workday between 8:00 and 10:00 AM)
  • Trainings, lectures and courses (internal workshops, external training, ‘Meet a star’ events, knowledge-sharing, online tutorials, e-learning)
  • Cafeteria platform access (subscription benefits, medical packages, vouchers/codes for shops/cinemas)
  • Merch (gifts for newborn rebels, cool swag)
  • Welcome pack with goodies
  • Private medical healthcare (with dental, for partner/relatives)
  • Health checks (tests, vaccinations, professional advice)
  • Psychological care (free mental health support, well-being webinars)
  • Multisport card (access to sporting/fitness facilities)
  • Dog-friendly office
  • Social events at the studio
  • Healthy selections (organic fruit, snacks, muesli, honey, vegan milk, speciality coffee)
  • Truly 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

At CD PROJEKT RED, we’ve built our legacy on rich worlds and storytelling from the epic tales of The Witcher to the dystopian future of Cyberpunk 2077. Now, we’re setting out on the next journey: to create a completely new IP which is Project Hadar. It is shaped by the same passion, quality, and vision that define everything we do.

Project Hadar is still in its early days. This is an exciting opportunity to join a team that’s building a universe from the ground up where your ideas, experience, and creativity can directly shape the project’s vision, identity, and direction.

We’re looking for people eager to bring their experience into something new and still taking form, those unafraid of creative exploration and bold decisions, teammates who want to make a meaningful impact on an emerging world. Join us as a new Senior Gameplay Designer

Daily responsibilities

  • 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.
  • Working in multidisciplinary teams on prototyping and implementing stages, ensuring that the gameplay functionality, combat 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 a similar role.
  • Proven success in creating, and having ownership over gameplay processes like features, gameplay mechanics etc.
  • Experience in working with Unreal Engine 5 - prototyping, implementation and iteration.
  • Openness to receiving and giving feedback about your work.
  • Ability to include others in the design process.
  • Excellent communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-disciplinary teams and openness for changes & experimentation.
  • Demonstrated commitment to taking ownership, setting goals, exchanging knowledge and driving initiatives independently.
  • Passion for professional growth and staying updated on industry trends to understand what makes something intuitive, fun, and engaging
  • Fluent in English (written and spoken).
  • Familiarity with Agile methodologies.
  • Openness for changes & experimentation, high-quality passion and a good sense of humor are appreciated!

Additional Information

Working mode

  • Relocation to Warsaw is required.
  • Office-First: working primarily from the Warsaw studio in a full time or hybrid mode.

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.
  • 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!
  • REDs have access to the cafeteria platform through which they can receive subscription benefits, additional medical packages or vouchers and codes to shops and cinemas.
  • 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

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.
  • Health checks — tests and vaccinations at the studio as well as professional advice and guidance from a specialist doctor.
  • 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.

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