Senior Gameplay Designer

CD Project; Warsaw (IN); Hybrid; USD 59,172 - 93,586; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation package

Polish language lessons

Private medical healthcare

Multisport card

Flexible working hours

Dog‑friendly office

Job summary

CD PROJEKT RED is seeking a Senior Gameplay Designer to help shape a new IP. You will join a world‑building team in Warsaw, contributing ownership over gameplay features and iterating ideas from conception to prototyping using Unreal Engine 5.

Relocation is required, with a comprehensive package; the role emphasizes collaboration, high‑quality gameplay, and ongoing professional growth within an international studio.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of professional experience in a gameplay design role.
• Ownership over gameplay features and systems.
• Experience with Unreal Engine 5 for prototyping and implementation.
• Experience across AAA game development lifecycle from planning to post‑launch.
• Strong communication and teamwork; open to feedback and collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Propose and document innovative gameplay features aligned with the game direction.
• Prototype, script, and iterate on features using Unreal Engine 5.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure high‑quality gameplay.

Skills

English fluency

Communication

Teamwork

Feedback culture

Ownership

Agile familiarity

Self‑driven

Tools

Unreal Engine 5

Job 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

At CD PROJEKT RED, we’ve built our legacy on rich worlds and storytelling from the epic tales of The Witcher to the dystopian future of Cyberpunk 2077. Now, we’re 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 that’s building a universe from the ground up where your ideas, experience, and creativity can directly shape the project’s vision, identity, and direction.

We’re 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 Senior Gameplay Designer.

Daily responsibilities

• Proposing and documenting an innovative design for systems and features that follows the game direction.
• Iterating and improving documentation for existing systems and features.
• Designing, prototyping, scripting, and iterating on features using Unreal Engine 5.
• Working in multidisciplinary teams on prototyping and implementation stages, ensuring that gameplay functionality, combat systems, and the overall gameplay experience are carried through to completion in the highest possible quality.
• Taking ownership of specific features/systems of the game.

Qualifications

• At least 5+ years of professional experience in a similar role.
• Proven success in creating and having ownership over gameplay processes like features and gameplay mechanics.
• Experience in working with Unreal Engine 5 – prototyping, implementation and iteration.
• Experience contributing to all stages of the AAA game development lifecycle — from planning and pre‑production through production, release, and post‑launch — on one or more projects.
• Openness to receiving and giving feedback about your work.
• Ability to include others in the design process.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross‑disciplinary teams and openness for changes and experimentation.
• Demonstrated commitment to taking ownership, setting goals, exchanging knowledge and driving initiatives independently.
• Passion for professional growth and staying updated on industry trends to understand what makes something intuitive, fun, and engaging.
• Fluent in English (written and spoken).
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies.
• Openness for changes and experimentation, high‑quality passion and a good sense of humor are appreciated.

Additional Information

Working mode

• Relocation to Warsaw is required.
• Office‑First: working primarily from Warsaw office in full time or hybrid mode.

Relocation support

• Relocation package – flight ticket, company apartment for your first month, relocation of your pet, shipping your belongings: it’s all covered.
• Relocation assistance – processing your legalization operations, 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.
• Paid Leave – from 20 to 26 days of holiday per year, paid sick leave, and paid maternity & paternity leave.
• Flexible working hours – start your workday anytime between 8:00 and 10:00 AM.
• 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!
• REDs have access to the cafeteria platform through which they can receive subscription benefits, additional medical packages or vouchers and codes to shops and cinemas.
• Merch – gifts for newborn rebels and regular chances to nab some cool swag!
• A welcome pack filled with goodies – to help you feel right at home once you join the team.
• Private medical healthcare – a selection of medical plans with dental care to choose from, also accessible for your partner and relatives.
• Health checks – tests and vaccinations at the studio as well as professional advice and guidance from a specialist doctor.
• 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 in the studio.
• Social events – we host regular gatherings at the studio where we can all unwind, play games, and have some fun together.
• Healthy selections – organic fruit, snacks, muesli, organic honey, vegan milk, and speciality coffee are all at your disposal around the studio. Enjoy!
• Truly international working environment – a chance to meet and work with a diverse selection of people from all around the world.

Estimated pay range for this position: 20 100–31 790 PLN gross monthly. Final offers are dependent on job‑related factors like experience and qualifications.