Lead Narrative Producer

CD PROJEKT RED; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 143,000 - 219,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & wellness benefits

Flexible working hours

401K with employer matching

LSA $100/month

Job summary

CD PROJEKT RED in Boston, MA is seeking a Lead Narrative Producer to guide the narrative development for Cyberpunk 2, the next mainline Cyberpunk 2077 game. You will lead a production team, shaping story, quests, mocap, VO, and cinematic workflows.

The role requires 10+ years as a producer in AAA games, a proven track record delivering large-scale narrative titles, and strong leadership in cross-functional, Agile environments.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience as a Producer in game development.
• Proven track record leading AAA narrative RPG projects.
• Experience with story, quests, cinematics, and animation.
• Experience with Mocap, Perfcap and VO production.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration and leadership in Agile environments.
• Expert Jira/Confluence knowledge and usage in production workflows.
• Experience building and growing teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and growth of the production team.
• Drive narrative production for story, quests, mocap, VO, and cinematics.
• Coordinate with leadership and cross-functional teams to align with vision.
• Build cohesive, high-performing teams empowered to self-organize.
• Oversee production processes: planning, scheduling, roadmaps, requirements.
• Identify bottlenecks and optimize delivery with frequent integration.
• Ensure vision and goals are clear at all levels of the org.

Skills

Producer leadership

AAA RPGs

Mocap/VO production

Jira/Confluence

Agile / DevOps

Cross-functional teamwork

Team growth

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Job description

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 and Beyond the Game Blog where we share behind-the-scenes insights and stories direct from our team members!

Job Description

CD PROJEKT RED is seeking a Lead Narrative Producer to join our team working on Cyberpunk 2, the next mainline Cyberpunk 2077 game. In this role you will be at the forefront of our creative endeavors, guiding our developers to deliver content and foster an innovative and collaborative production culture.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Executive Producer to lead the development and growth of our production team.
• Drive our narrative production including, story, quest, mocap, perfcap, and VO recording.
• Cooperate with leadership and cross-functional development teams, ensuring alignment with vision and goals.
• Form and nurture cohesive, high-performing teams that are empowered to self-organize and achieve outstanding results.
• Oversee and enhance production processes, including project planning, scoping, scheduling, roadmaps, and requirements gathering, ensuring optimal efficiency.
• Identify and address bottlenecks and queues, fostering incremental delivery with frequent integration.
• Ensure that vision and goals are clearly defined, transparent, and understood at all levels of the organization.
• Advocate for actionable and beneficial improvements, challenging the status quo.
• Visualize, prioritize, and prioritize and remove obstacles, encouraging teams to own and solve their own challenges.
• Lead the growth of our teams in both size and quality through dedicated coaching and mentoring, fostering a culture of continuous learning and development.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience as a Producer in game development, with a proven track record of leading successful projects and managing producers.
• Experience in the development and shipping of AAA narrative RPG titles, showcasing the ability to manage large-scale projects.
• Experience with producing narrative content in entirety, from story, through quest design, to cinematics and animation.
• Experience with Mocap, Perfcap and VO production
• Proven ability to effectively collaborate across teams involved in the game development lifecycle.
• Demonstrated experience in leading cross-functional teams, preferably in an Agile environment, with a focus on team empowerment and self-organization.
• Experience building and growing teams
• Thorough understanding of the technical limitations and pipelines in the game development process including technical engineering best practices such as test-driven development, continuous integration, and DevOps.
• Deep knowledge of Jira and Confluence tools, enabling efficient project management and collaboration.
• Proactive problem-solving skills with a positive and constructive attitude.
• Proficiency in using project management tools to streamline production processes.

Additional Information

The application window for this position will close by 10/31/2026.

This job requires working in Boston, US.

Working mode: in-office in a hybrid or full-time capacity.

As part of our pre-employment process, candidates selected for this position will be required to complete a background check in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.

Health & Well-Being

• Company-paid medical healthcare (dental, vision, and mental).
• Free mental health support, including access to counseling, psychiatric care, and a variety of well-being webinars.
• Paid leave - 26 days of vacation, 10 sick days, & 12 calendar holidays per year.
• 401K with employer matching.
• Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA) – $100 per month to use towards fitness, wellness, internet, home office equipment, learning, streaming services, and more.
• 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.

Perks & Professional Growth

• Flexible working hours.
• Trainings, lectures, and courses — internal workshops, knowledge-sharing initiatives, online tutorials, and e-learning classes are all available.
• A welcome pack filled with goodies — to help you feel right at home once you join the team.

Life in the Office

• Dog-friendly office — bring your pooch with you and look after them while working! There’s always a furry friend or two to meet.
• Truly international working environment — a chance to meet and work with a diverse selection of people from all around the world.
• No dress-code — we like to keep it casual.

This position is a new role.

Estimated pay range for this position

$143,000 - $218,500 USD annually. This role may be eligible for a long term incentive program (option to purchase CDPR stock after the vesting period). Final offers are dependent on job-related factors like experience and qualifications.

At CD PROJEKT RED compensation for our roles in North America are determined based on competitive market data, geographic location, and individual factors tied to business needs. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. Final offers are dependent on job-related factors like experience, qualifications, and location.