Senior Level Designer

At CD PROJEKT RED weve built our legacy on rich worlds and storytelling from the epic tales of The Witcher to the dystopian future of Cyberpunk 2077. Now were 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 thats building a universe from the ground up where your ideas experience and creativity can directly shape the projects vision identity and direction.

Were 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 Level Designer

Daily responsibilities:

• Designing prototyping iterating on and polishing in-game levels including level geometry enemy encounters and other gameplay elements using our proprietary tools and Unreal Engine 5.
• Crafting unique spaces where gameplay flow and visual composition form memorable experiences.
• Developing and working within predefined level metrics.
• Working closely with other teams to ensure created levels contribute to and enhance the gameplay and game narrative.
• Cooperating closely with Designers Artists and Programmers to ensure the highest possible quality of encounters.
• Proactively suggesting improvements to gameplay systems and principles.

Qualifications :

• At least 6 years experience as a Level Designer or in a similar role.
• Experience with game editors Unreal Engine and/or 3D packages.
• Extensive knowledge of current titles as well as works of art such as movies architecture or visual arts to be used as reference for crafting and communicating original ideas.
• Excellent understanding of level design fundamentals and the role of level design in the overall player experience.
• Proactive problem-solving skills and an ability to effectively communicate solutions as well as own and drive topics independently in a multi-disciplinary collaborative environment.
• Ability to create map layouts on all stages from simple drawings to fully functional levels in Unreal Engine.
• Ability to use all elements of the game world including level geometry texturing lighting sound and VFX to craft unique player experiences.
• Excellent communication skills & proven ability to work within a team.
• Fluent English.

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 its 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.

Health & Well-Being

• Life insurance comprehensive pension and insurance plans to protect you and your loved ones.
• Annual budget for medical expenses (for those working outside Poland).
• Psychological and psychiatrist care free mental health support and various well-being webinars.
• Paid Leave from 20 to 26 days of holiday for every team member per year and paid sick leave.
• Gym Membership Reimbursement.
• Menstrual Leave employees who menstruate can take one extra day off each month when experiencing period pain.
• RED Parents Network support for working parents including childcare benefits and family-friendly events.

Perks & Professional Growth

• Flexible working hours start your workday anytime between 8 and 10 AM (CET).
• REDs have access to the cafeteria platform through which they can receive vouchers and codes to shops cinemas and public transport reimbursement.
• Training lectures and courses internal workshops external training for each employee knowledge-sharing initiatives online tutorials and e-learning classes are all available. Theres always something to learn!
• Gifts for newborn rebels and regular chances to nab some cool swag!

Social Activities & Life in the Office

• Dog-friendly office bring your pooch with you and look after them while working! Theres 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 our canteens offer a range of healthy meals.
• Truly international working environment a chance to meet and work with a diverse selection of people from all around the world.
• Sustainability is an ongoing commitment for us and our campus has  electric car charging points green zones and much more. Read all about it on our Beyond the Game Blog.
• A designated space for your bicycle as well as bicycle repair equipment and showers available whenever you need them.
• An onsite well-equipped gym with a climbing wall daily Gym Assistant support and yoga and boxing classes.
• No dress-code we like to keep it casual.

If youve observed any irregularities (i.e. legal or ethical violations) in our recruitment process please click here to report them anonymously.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time