Senior Gameplay Designer

CD PROJEKT RED•Boston, MA

16h

About The Position

CD PROJEKT RED is seeking a Senior Gameplay Designer to work on Cyberpunk 2, the follow-up to Cyberpunk 2077 and the next major game in the Cyberpunk franchise. The role designs, implements, and iterates on features, mechanics, and core gameplay systems in support of the game’s high-level design vision. The successful candidate will bring a strong design voice, kindness, respect, and a player-first mindset. The position reports to the Lead Gameplay Designer. It may be performed onsite in Boston, Massachusetts, or fully remotely from the United States (in eligible states) or Canada. Relocation assistance is available for US-based candidates. The estimated annual pay range is $112,200–$185,100 USD.

Requirements

At least 5 years of professional experience in the AAA game industry in a game design role.
Proven success creating compelling and innovative gameplay mechanics.
Experience developing shooter, open-world, roleplaying, and/or action games.
Ability to adapt to changing priorities and evolving project needs.
Willingness to experiment and commitment to high-quality work.
A positive, collaborative approach that contributes to a friendly and supportive team environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Unreal Engine 4 and/or 5.
Experience working across multiple stages of AAA game production.
Deep knowledge of CD PROJEKT RED games and other narrative- or roleplaying-focused games.
Passion for the cyberpunk genre and games.

Responsibilities

Propose innovative and engaging designs that fulfill the game direction.
Analyze, pitch, prototype, develop, and balance moment-to-moment gameplay, abilities, and mechanics.
Collaborate across disciplines and build and refine designs over time using internal and external feedback.
Stay current on industry trends, including new game genres, game design methods and techniques, and audio-visual excellence.

Benefits

Company-paid medical healthcare, including dental, vision, and mental health coverage.
Free mental health support, including access to counseling, psychiatric care, and well-being webinars.
Paid leave: 26 vacation days, 10 sick days, and 12 calendar holidays per year.
401(k) or RRSP with employer matching.
Lifestyle Spending Account of $100 per month for eligible expenses including fitness, wellness, internet, home office equipment, learning, and streaming services.
Menstrual leave: one extra day off for employees who menstruate when experiencing period pain.
RED Parents Network support for working parents.
Flexible working hours.
Training, lectures, courses, internal workshops, knowledge-sharing initiatives, online tutorials, and e-learning classes.
Welcome pack.
Dog-friendly Boston office.