Expert 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 Expert 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 :

• Min. 7 years experience in level design with at least 1-2 years in an expert or leadership capacity.
• 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

• 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 webinars. 
• Sports card gain access to a wide number of sporting and fitness facilities across the city.
• Menstrual leave all menstruating employees are entitled to one day off if they suffer severe period symptoms that interrupt their work. 
• 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 internal workshops external training 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.
• Sustainable campus powered by renewable energy including electricity from our own solar panels green zones in offices and on campus green open-air work and social area electric and hybrid cars charging points flower meadows eco-activities for employees and much more.
• 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