Senior Gameplay Designer

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CD PROJEKT RED is looking for a Senior Gameplay Designer to work on Cyberpunk 2, the follow-up to Cyberpunk 2077 and the next major video game in the Cyberpunk franchise. As a Senior Gameplay Designer you'll be tasked to design, implement, and iterate on features, mechanics, and core gameplay systems that fulfill the game’s high-level design vision. We are looking for an ambitious individual with a strong design voice who will bring kindness, respect, and a player-first mindset to everything they do.

Reporting to the Lead Gameplay Designer, this role can be performed onsite in Boston, MA (relocation assistance is available for US-based candidates), or fully remote from the US (select states) or Canada.

Daily Responsibilities

• Proposing innovative and engaging designs, fulfilling in the game direction.

• Analyzing, pitching, prototyping, developing, and balancing moment-to-moment gameplay, abilities, and mechanics.

• Collaborating and producing in a cross-discipline environment while building and refining designs over time using internal/external feedback.

• Remaining current on industry trends including new game genres, new game design methods and techniques, and trending audio-visual excellence.

• 5+ years of professional experience in the AAA game industry in a game design role.

• Proven success creating compelling and innovative gameplay mechanics.

• Experience developing shooters, open world, roleplaying and/or action games.

• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and evolving project needs, willingness to experiment, and a commitment to high-quality work.

• A positive and collaborative approach that contributes to a friendly and supportive team environment.

Nice to Haves:

(please note these skills are not required to apply)

• Experience with Unreal Engine 4 and/or 5.

• Experience working across multiple stages of AAA game production.

• A deep knowledge of our games, and other narrative or role playing focused games.

• Passion for the cyberpunk genre and games.