Lead Narrative Producer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Training and development courses

Welcome pack

Dog-friendly office

International team environment

No dress code

Job summary

CD PROJEKT RED in Boston is seeking a Lead Narrative Producer to guide our narrative production for Cyberpunk 2, collaborating with executive producers and cross-functional teams to deliver a world-class AAA RPG experience.

You will oversee story design, quests, mocap, VO, and cinematics, coach teams, optimize production processes, and foster a culture of continuous learning, empowerment, and high-performance delivery.

Qualifications

• 10+ years as a Producer in game development with leadership of producers and projects.
• Experience on AAA narrative RPG titles with large-scale management.
• End-to-end narrative content production from story to cinematics.
• Mocap, Perfcap and VO production experience.
• Proven cross-functional collaboration across the game dev lifecycle.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams in Agile settings.
• Experience building and growing teams.
• Understanding of pipelines, CI, DevOps in game development.
• Strong knowledge of Jira and Confluence for project management.
• Proactive problem-solving with a collaborative attitude.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and growth of the production team in alignment with vision.
• Drive narrative production for story, quests, mocap, perfcap, and VO.
• Coordinate with leadership and cross-functional teams to meet goals.
• Form cohesive, high-performing teams empowered to self-organize.
• Oversee production processes: planning, scheduling, roadmaps, gathering requirements.
• Address bottlenecks and optimize delivery cadence with frequent integration.
• Ensure vision and goals are defined and understood across the org.
• Advocate improvements and challenge the status quo.
• Visualize and remove obstacles; empower teams to own challenges.
• Grow teams and cultivate continuous learning and development.

Skills

Producer experience

AAA RPGs

Narrative content production

Mocap / VO production

Agile leadership

Team growth

CI / DevOps

Jira / Confluence

Problem-solving

Project management tools

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

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!

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. If you are passionate about creating games and have the experience guiding teams to success.

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.