Senior Technical Designer

Game Companies; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 76,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Flexible working hours

RRSP with employer matching

Lifestyle Spending Account

Dog-friendly office

Job summary

CD PROJEKT RED in North America is seeking a Senior Technical Designer to join the Cyberpunk 2 team. You will identify design friction and unblock designer workflows, collaborating with engineering on tools for abilities, items, and more.

Ideal candidates are technically proficient, collaborative, and passionate about RPGs and game design. The role can be hybrid, in-office from Boston or remote within the continental US or Canada, with relocation assistance offered.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in games in a technical design role with at least one shipped AAA title.
• Experience writing C++ in Unreal Engine 4 or 5.
• High level C++ comprehension to understand and debug systems.
• Ability to explain design concepts clearly and document workflows.

Responsibilities

• Identify and resolve friction points for designers.
• Collaboratively design and refine workflows and designer tools.
• Bridge design and engineering with knowledge sharing.
• Add features to extend designer tooling and architecture.
• Ensure designs are clear with documentation and meetings.
• Proactively exchange feedback across disciplines.

Skills

C++ in Unreal Engine 4/5

Technical game design

Workflow optimization

Cross-disciplinary collaboration

Problem-solving

Tools

Unreal Engine

IMGUI

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!

Game Development 5+ years Systems Design

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 an ambitious, highly skilled Senior Technical Designer to join the growing Cyberpunk 2 team in North America. You will contribute to achieving the vision of the project through identifying friction points and unblocking workflows for all design disciplines. If you would describe yourself as technically savvy, collaborative, and passionate about game development, game design, and role-playing games, then this position is for you! The person in this role will report to the Lead Systems Designer. For US hires, this role may be performed in a hybrid capacity from our Boston Hub, with relocation assistance available. Alternatively, this role may be performed remotely within the continental US or Canada.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with our Lead Systems Designer and our Engineering Leads to identify and help to resolve developmental friction points for designers.
• Collaboratively design and work closely with engineering on workflows and designer authorship tools such as abilities, items, and many more.
• Act as a bridge between design and engineering, sharing knowledge between the two to accelerate understanding and efficiency throughout both disciplines.
• Engage with the engineering discipline in order to add features to existing technical architecture to extend functionality for designers.
• Ensure that designs are clear with thorough documentation, collaborative meetings, and smart team-wide communication.
• Proactively engage in the exchange of feedback and ideas across multiple disciplines.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in games in a technical design capacity with at least one shipped AAA title.
• Experience writing C++ in Unreal Engine 4 or 5 in a responsible manner.
• High level of C++ comprehension - ability to determine how a system works through code and ability to debug through code to help diagnose problems.
• Proven ability to assess developer workflows and tools that improve implementation experience and efficiency for designers of all sub-disciplines.
• Passion for workflows, tools, and the benefits of effectively sharing knowledge with other team members.
• Thrive during times of rapid iteration through adaptability and strong problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to explain design concepts clearly, document workflows, and exchange feedback across disciplines.
• Passion for video games that leads to remaining current on industry trends including new game genres, new game design methods and techniques, and trending audio-visual excellence.

Nice to Haves

• Experience working with IMGUI.
• A personal affinity to role-playing games and a deep understanding of player expectations in the genre.
• Additional experience with designing and utilizing gameplay related systems.

Additional Information

This job can be hybrid/in-office or fully remote.

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
• RRSP with employer matching 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.
• Flexible working hours.

Perks & Professional Growth

• 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.
• 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.

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

$108,100 - $178,400 CAD annually 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

Project: Cyberpunk 2