Lead Writer

CD PROJEKT RED•Boston, MA

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

CD PROJEKT RED is seeking a highly skilled and visionary Lead Writer to join our team working on Project Sirius, a multiplayer game set within the world of The Witcher. In this role, you will be responsible for crafting captivating narratives, compelling dialogues and innovative quests for a brand new adventure set in The Witcher universe. This is a leadership role that combines hands-on creative writing alongside team management and cross-functional collaboration. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in writing for games and a passion for leading teams to success.

Requirements

At least 3 years of experience as a Lead Writer in AAA projects.
Strong storytelling abilities and a deep understanding of interactive and player driven narratives.
Excellent writing skills, including the ability to create compelling characters, immersive storylines, and engaging dialogue.
Knowledge of game design principles and an understanding of how narrative elements integrate with gameplay mechanics.
Ability to lead and manage a team, providing guidance, feedback, and support.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams.

Nice To Haves

Professional experience with Unreal Engine.
Bachelor's degree in English, Creative Writing, or a related field.
Experience with storytelling on a multiplayer title.

Responsibilities

Collaborate closely with the Game Director, Narrative Director, Mission Director and Lead Narrative Designer.
Drive development of the main story, side quests and character stories.
Lead, guide and support a team of dedicated and experienced writers.
Develop narrative elements and features of our game, including writing engaging dialogues, compelling scenarios and memorable characters.
Build and maintain documentation for all owned features, script, story, and scenes
Collaborate with other stakeholders to ensure that the story elements are delivered in consistency with gameplay mechanics and visuals.
Manage task delegation and workflow across the writing team.
Maintain the vision and tone of The Witcher IP.

Benefits

Company-paid medical healthcare (dental, vision, and mental).
Free mental health support, including access to counseling, psychiatric care, and a variety of well-being webinars.
Paid leave — 20 days of holiday per year (26 days after two years).
401K with employer matching.
Gym Membership Reimbursement.
Menstrual leave — employees who menstruate can take one extra day off when experiencing period pain.
RED Parents Network — support for working parents, including childcare benefits, and family-friendly events.
Flexible working hours.
Trainings, lectures, and courses — internal workshops, knowledge-sharing initiatives, online tutorials, and e-learning classes are all available.
A welcome pack filled with goodies — to help you feel right at home once you join the team.
Dog-friendly office — bring your pooch with you and look after them while working! There’s always a furry friend or two to meet.
Truly international working environment — a chance to meet and work with a diverse selection of people from all around the world.
No dress-code — we like to keep it casual.