Lead Sound Designer

CD PROJEKT RED is looking for an experienced Lead Sound Designer to join our studio in Warsaw to drive audio development of Witcher 4. As a Lead Sound Designer you will be responsible for leading the Sound Design team and collaborating with cross-discipline teams to create and deliver an immersive audio experience for our upcoming game. If you are an accomplished game audio artist and experienced leader with a passion for crafting soundscapes for widely respected narrative-driven RPGs we want to hear from you!

Daily Responsibilities:

• Lead a team of Sound Designers and drive game audio development in the project.
• Help define and maintain aesthetic continuity throughout the game and trailers in alignment with previous releases in the IP where appropriate.
• Collaborate closely with project Directors Leads Producers and cross-discipline teams (Music VO Programmers) to craft immersive high-quality and technologically advanced audio experiences.
• Plan revise track and execute milestones sprints and roadmap deliverables.
• Support and coach team members to achieve impactful and high-quality in-game results while fostering their growth and development.
• Support the design and development of innovative audio systems using Unreal Engine 5 Wwise middleware and in-house tools.
• Design implement and mix original and rich sound effects.

Qualifications :

• 7 years of professional experience in the video game industry with involvement in multiple shipped AAA titles.
• At least 2 years of experience in a leadership role related to sound design or audio direction.
• Strong creative skills and a focus on quality evidenced by a portfolio demo reel or game credits.
• Collaborative approach to navigating challenges and resolving design obstacles.
• Exceptional artistic and creative competence.
• Effective cross-disciplinary communication skills.
• Ability to manage timelines and coordinate with teams.
• Skilled communicator experienced in collaborating across development teams and providing supportive leadership to direct reports.

Nice to Have:

(These skills are not required to apply for the position)

• Experience with Atmos Surround Sound 3D Audio and HRTF.
• Experience working with performance capture.
• Experience planning and executing field and Foley recording sessions.

Additional Information :

Working mode

In-office in a hybrid or full-time capacity in Warsaw Poland. Relocation is required.

Relocation Support

• Relocation package flight ticket company apartment for your first month relocating your pet and family shipping your belongings. Its all covered.
• Relocation assistance processing your legalization operations for you and  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.
• Paid Leave from 20 to 26 days of holiday per year and paid sick leave.

Health & Well-Being

• Private medical healthcare a selection of medical plans with dental care and unlimited rehabilitation to choose from which are also accessible for your partner and relatives.
• Life insurance comprehensive pension and insurance plans to protect you and your loved ones.
• Annual screenings for cancer prevention covered by the company.
• Psychological and psychiatrist care free mental health support and various well-being initiatives.
• Sports card gain access to a wide number of sporting and fitness facilities across the city.
• 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.
• RED Summer Camp for Kids a fun summer program for children aged 512 majoritively paid by the company.

Perks & Professional Growth

• A welcome pack filled with goodies to help you feel right at home once you join the team.
• Trainings lectures and courses workshops and trainings for each employee knowledge-sharing initiatives online tutorials and e-learning classes are all available. Theres always something to learn!
• REDs have access to the cafeteria platform through which they can receive subscription benefits additional medical packages or vouchers and codes to shops cinemas and public transport reimbursement.
• Gifts for newborn rebels and regular chances to nab some cool swag!
   

Social Activities & Life in the Office

• Dog-friendly office dog owner 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 canteens.
• 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.

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time