Lead Sound Designer - Immersive RPG Audio

CD Project; Warsaw (IN); Hybrid; USD 94,868 - 130,444; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation package

Private healthcare

Life insurance

Annual screenings

Gym access

Dog-friendly office

No dress-code

Job summary

CD PROJEKT RED is seeking an experienced Lead Sound Designer to join our Warsaw studio to drive audio development for Witcher 4. You will lead the Sound Design team and collaborate across disciplines to create immersive audio for our narrative-driven RPG.

The role requires 7+ years in game audio, 2+ years in leadership, and hands-on work with Unreal Engine 5 and Wwise. Relocation to Poland is provided with a comprehensive package, and the studio offers a dog-friendly, international environment.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in video game audio with involvement in multiple shipped AAA titles.
• 2+ years in a leadership role related to sound design or audio direction.
• Strong creative skills with a portfolio, demo reel, or game credits.
• Cross-disciplinary communication and collaboration.
• Ability to manage timelines and coordinate with teams.
• Excellent artistic and creative competence.
• Experience guiding direct reports.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Lead sound designer

Sound design

Leadership

Cross-disciplinary collaboration

Communication

Planning milestones

Tools

Unreal Engine 5

Wwise

In-house tools

Job description

CD PROJEKT RED is seeking an experienced Lead Sound Designer to join our Warsaw studio to drive audio development for Witcher 4. You will lead the Sound Design team and collaborate across disciplines to create immersive audio for our narrative-driven RPG.

The role requires 7+ years in game audio, 2+ years in leadership, and hands-on work with Unreal Engine 5 and Wwise. Relocation to Poland is provided with a comprehensive package, and the studio offers a dog-friendly, international environment.