Senior Quest Designer

CD Projekt; Warszawa; On-site; PLN 80,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Private medical healthcare

Psychological care

Multisport card

Dog-friendly office

Social events

Training and courses

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Senior Quest Designer, where your storytelling expertise will shape unforgettable experiences in the iconic worlds of The Witcher and Cyberpunk 2077. In this dynamic role, you will collaborate with talented teams to create immersive narratives, design intricate quests, and ensure the highest quality in game development. With opportunities for professional growth, flexible working hours, and a supportive environment, this position is perfect for passionate individuals eager to make a significant impact in the gaming industry. Bring your creativity and love for games to life in a vibrant and innovative setting!

Qualifications

• 6+ years in Quest/Mission Design with at least 1 AAA title.
• High proficiency in narrative writing and visual scripting tools.

Responsibilities

• Create detailed storylines and design quests in Unreal Engine 5.
• Integrate gameplay elements into a seamless experience.

Skills

Narrative Design

Creative Writing

Visual Scripting

Critical Thinking

Communication Skills

Mentoring

Game Development Lifecycle Understanding

Passion for Gaming

Education

Experience in Game Design

Portfolio of Work

Tools

Unreal Engine 5

Game Editors

Job description

Job Description

We are looking for a passionate and experienced Senior Quest Designer to join our team. In this role, you will create immersive storylines and use your narrative-driven design skills to direct complex projects. As a key member of the Quest Design team, you will craft and implement your own stories within the iconic worlds of The Witcher and Cyberpunk 2077, engaging our global community and creating unforgettable experiences for our players.

Join us and be a part of creating unforgettable experiences in the iconic worlds of The Witcher and Cyberpunk 2077. Apply today and bring your storytelling expertise to life!

Daily Responsibilities:

• Creating the storyline on a detailed level.
• Designing quests and implementing them using Unreal Engine 5.
• Planning assets required for the creation of the quests.
• Cooperating with other departments.
• Integrating delivered assets (like gameplay elements, locations, characters, dialogue etc.) into a seamless, engaging and unique experience.
• Maintaining the highest possible quality of quests, and fixing reported bugs.
• Creating and maintaining design documentation.

Qualifications

• At least 6 years of experience working in a Quest or Mission Design position, with at least 1 AAA shipped title with strong narrative design elements.
• High creativity and exceptional level of narrative proficiency.
• Proven high proficiency with writing scenarios, screenplays or short stories.
• Very high proficiency with visual scripting tools.
• Experience with game editors and game design tools.
• Strong critical thinking and analytical skills.
• Sense for designing in-game features as well as tools for efficient implementation.
• Ability to receive and apply feedback in a highly iterative environment.
• Proven ability to effectively work across teams involved in a game development lifecycle.
• Excellent communication skills & proven ability to work within a team.
• Experience with mentoring other designers and ability to deliver accurate feedback.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet production deadlines.
• Real passion for playing games (cRPGs or pen & paper role playing systems).
• Fluent English.

Nice to have
(Please note that these skills are not required to apply for the position)

• Credited work on narrative field for movies, plays or books.
• Knowledge of Unreal Engine 5 Blueprints.
• Knowledge of Andrzej Sapkowski's Witcher universe.
• Familiarity with the fantasy genre in games, movies and literature.

Candidates for all Quest Design positions are kindly requested to provide portfolio/examples of the projects they did.

Additional Information

Working mode

• Remote/ Hybrid. For this role, you can choose to work from one of our offices located in Warsaw, Krakow, or Wroclaw.

Perks & Professional Growth

• Flexible working hours — start your workday anytime between 8:00 and 10:00 AM.
• 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, ‘Meet a star’ events, knowledge-sharing initiatives, online tutorials, and e-learning classes are all available. There’s always something to learn!

Health & Well-being

• Private medical healthcare — a selection of medical plans with dental care to choose from, which are also accessible for your partner and relatives.
• Psychological care — free mental health support and various well-being webinars.
• Multisport card — gain access to a wide number of sporting and fitness facilities across the city.

Social Activities & Life in the Office

• Dog-friendly office — dog owner? Bring your pooch with you and look after them while working! There’s 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.

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Company Description

To create revolutionary, story-driven RPGs which go straight to the hearts of gamers — this is our mission. Want to dive deeper into our company’s culture? Explore our social media and check out our YouTube channel where we share behind-the-scenes insights and stories direct from our team members!