Senior Gameplay Designer (Enemies)
Job description
Senior Gameplay Designer (Enemies/NPC) at CD PROJEKT RED, developing NPC and enemy behaviors for a new game in the Witcher Saga. The role focuses on designing, prototyping and iterating combat behaviors while mentoring the team as a subject matter expert.
At a glance
- Employment
- Full-time · Employee (employment agreement)
- Work mode
- Hybrid · Warsaw, Poland
- Pay
- PLN 20,100 – 34,700 / month
What you'll do
- Design and implementation of NPCs, and enemies behavior subsystems.
- Collaboration with designers, programmers and other project stakeholders to develop and refine mechanics that enhance player immersion and satisfaction.
- Designing and prototyping unique enemy, NPC and character companions behaviors, reactions, abilities and weaknesses - both humans and monsters.
- Iterating on behavior through playtesting and feedback, to create engaging and dynamic experiences.
- Creation of clear and detailed documentation for AI subsystems.
- Acting as a subject matter expert, mentoring the team.
What we're looking for
- At least 6 years of professional experience in a similar role, strongly preferably in AAA RPG/Action titles with melee-oriented combat.
- Proven success in creating compelling and innovative gameplay mechanics focusing on combat.
- Experience in working with Unreal Engine 4 and/or Unreal Engine 5.
- Understanding behavior tools like State Trees/Behavior Trees to assemble NPC behaviors in combat.
- Openness to receiving and giving feedback about your work.
- Ability to include others in the design process.
- Mentoring experience.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-disciplinary teams and openness for changes & experimentation.
Nice to have
- Passion for games and a good sense of humor are appreciated
Benefits
Relocation package – flight ticket, company apartment for your first month, relocating your pet, shipping your belongings — it's all covered.
Relocation assistance — processing your legalization operations for you, assistance with finding residence, tax settlements.
Private medical healthcare — a selection of medical plans with dental care and unlimited rehabilitation to choose from, which are also accessible for your partner and relatives or annual budget for medical expenses (for those working outside Poland).
Trainings, lectures, and courses — workshops and trainings for each employee, knowledge-sharing initiatives, online tutorials, and e-learning classes.
Cafeteria platform through which REDs can receive subscription benefits, additional medical packages or vouchers and codes to shops, cinemas, and public transport reimbursement.
- Polish lessons for foreign employees — and for your spouse or partner, too.
- Life insurance — comprehensive pension and insurance plans.
- Psychological and psychiatrist care — free mental health support and various well-being initiatives.
- Paid Leave — from 20 to 26 days of holiday per year, and paid sick leave.
- Sports card — gain access to a wide number of sporting and fitness facilities across the city.
- 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.
- RED Summer Camp for Kids — a fun summer program for children aged 5–12, majoritively paid by the company.
- Annual screenings for cancer prevention covered by the company (accessible in our offices in Poland).
- A welcome pack filled with goodies.
- Gifts for newborn rebels and regular chances to nab some cool swag.
- Dog-friendly office.
- Social events — regular gatherings at the studio.
- Healthy selections — canteens.
- Truly international working environment.
- Campus with electric car charging points, green zones.
- A designated space for your bicycle, as well as bicycle repair equipment and showers.
- An onsite, well-equipped gym with a climbing wall, daily Gym Assistant support, and yoga and boxing classes.
- No dress-code.
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About CD PROJEKT RED
To create revolutionary, story-driven RPGs which go straight to the hearts of gamers
CD PROJEKT RED is a game development studio creating story-driven RPGs.
Key facts
- Developing a new game in the Witcher Saga
- Office-First or Remote-First work modes
- Dog-friendly office
- Truly international working environment
