About the Role
CD PROJEKT RED is looking for a talented and passionate Senior Gameplay Designer (Enemies/NPC) to join our team and help us develop a new game in the Witcher Saga! You will play a crucial role in developing behaviors for our unique NPCs and enemies in order to provide our players with engaging, fun and challenging encounters and interactions. You will also act as a mentor and expert resource in all NPCs and enemies related matters.
To create revolutionary, story-driven RPGs which go straight to the hearts of gamers — this is our mission.
Responsibilities
•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.
Requirements
•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.
•Passion for games and a good sense of humor are appreciated.
Additional Information
Work mode: Office-First — Working primarily from Warsaw for a minimum of 10 days per month, or Remote-First — Possibility of remote work from within +/- 3 hours of Warsaw time zone.
Relocation Support
•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.
•Polish lessons for foreign employees — and for your spouse or partner, too.
Health & Well-Being
•Private medical healthcare — a selection of medical plans with dental care and unlimited rehabilitation, also accessible for your partner and relatives, or annual budget for medical expenses (for those working outside Poland).
•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 — access to 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 offices in Poland).
Benefits
•A welcome pack filled with goodies.
•Trainings, lectures, and courses — workshops and trainings for each employee, knowledge-sharing initiatives, online tutorials, and e-learning classes.
•Access to the cafeteria platform through which employees can receive subscription benefits, additional medical packages or vouchers and codes to shops, cinemas, and public transport reimbursement.
•Gifts for newborn rebels and regular chances to nab some cool swag.
Social Activities & Life in the Office
•Dog-friendly office.
•Social events — regular gatherings at the studio.
•Healthy selections — canteens.
•Truly international working environment.
•Sustainability commitment — electric car charging points, green zones, and more.
•A designated space for your bicycle, 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.
Compensation
Estimated pay range for this position: 20 100 – 34 700 PLN gross monthly. Final offers are dependent on job-related factors like experience and qualifications. Contract type in Poland: Employment Contract ("Umowa o pracę") for employees in Poland.
