Senior Systems Designer
About The Position
CD PROJEKT RED is seeking a Senior Systems Designer to join its growing team in the Boston Hub. The role contributes to the game vision by owning systems that span many aspects of the game, including game and world systems such as crowd, population management, economy, and items. The designer works closely with design leadership and other disciplines to develop engaging systems, communicate designs clearly, and help improve implementation workflows. The position reports to the Lead Systems Designer and is associated with Project: Cyberpunk 2. Work is in-office in Boston in a hybrid or full-time capacity.
Requirements
- At least 5 years of experience contributing to a shipped game, ideally on a large-scale production.
- Proven success creating compelling, innovative game systems in role-playing games.
- Proficiency in developing systemic game features that bring value to the game and project.
- Passion for game systems design and sharing knowledge with team members.
- Adaptability and strong problem-solving abilities during rapid iteration.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to articulate design ideas and concepts clearly.
- Passion for video games and curiosity about industry trends, new genres, innovative design approaches, and audio-visual techniques.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working in Unreal Engine 4 or 5.
- Familiarity with role-playing games and a deep understanding of player expectations in the genre.
- Additional experience designing and utilizing gameplay-related systems.
Responsibilities
- Work with the Lead Systems Designer, Design Director, and other disciplines to deliver engaging game systems.
- Design, implement, and manage game and world systems, including crowd, population management, economy, and items.
- Ensure designs are clear through thorough documentation, collaborative meetings, and effective cross-team communication.
- Act as a subject matter expert and champion systems design by sharing knowledge with the team.
- Work with the lead to grow and mentor less experienced members of the design team.
- Proactively exchange feedback and ideas across multiple disciplines.
- Assess developer workflows and tools to improve implementation experience and efficiency.
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.
- 26 vacation days, 10 sick days, and 12 calendar holidays per year.
- 401(k) with employer matching.
- Lifestyle Spending Account of $100 per month for fitness, wellness, internet, home office equipment, learning, streaming services, and more.
- Menstrual leave: one extra day off for employees who menstruate when experiencing period pain.
- Childcare benefits and family-friendly events through the RED Parents Network.
- Flexible working hours.
- Access to trainings, lectures, courses, internal workshops, knowledge-sharing initiatives, online tutorials, and e-learning classes.
- Welcome pack.
- Dog-friendly office.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
