CD PROJEKT RED-posted 13 days ago
Full-time • Mid Level
Hybrid • Boston, MA
1,001-5,000 employees

CD PROJEKT RED is looking for an experienced, passionate, and talented Senior Encounter Designer to join our Cyberpunk 2 development team. This person will take ownership of working directly with the Lead Encounter Designer and cross-discipline team members to help formulate solutions for and help create memorable gameplay encounters that will thrill and excite our players.

  • Work with the Lead Encounter Designer, Quest, Open World, Level Design, Environment, and Gameplay teams to design memorable combat encounters based on predefined narrative, environmental, and gameplay themes.
  • Adjust predefined quests and locations by utilizing NPC setups, interactive objects, loot, and environment to create a challenging playthrough with multiple solutions.
  • Work with Level Designers and Environmental Artists to ensure level geometry serves the needs of combat encounters.
  • Mentor and guide junior encounter designers.
  • Dedicate yourself to understanding all player verbs, allowing yourself to craft divergent experiences that cater to all available playstyles.
  • 5+ years of games industry experience in a developer role.
  • Knowledge and experience working with Unreal or similar development toolset.
  • Experience working with Blueprints or similar visual scripting languages.
  • Experience designing and spearheading development of both bespoke and systemic combat encounters.
  • Both analytic and creative thinking abilities.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to clearly articulate design ideas and concepts verbally or with robust documentation.
  • Passion for role-playing games and shooters with a clear idea of what makes for a great encounter in those genres.
  • A highly collaborative demeanor / attitude.
  • 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.
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