CD PROJEKT SA
CD PROJEKT SA
501 – 1,000 Employees
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CD PROJEKT SA is a Polish video game developer and publisher behind The Witcher and Cyberpunk 2077, known for story-driven role-playing games with expansive worlds and non-linear narratives. The company also operates GOG.com, a digital distribution platform offering DRM-free games. Its work spans game development, publishing, and digital distribution, making CD PROJEKT SA a notable employer for professionals interested in interactive entertainment and gaming technology.

Senior Quest Designer

Create narrative quests for CD PROJEKT RED’s Witcher 4 RPG, shaping stories, characters, dialogue, and gameplay in Unreal Engine 5.

Description

  • Write detailed storylines
  • Design and build quests in Unreal Engine 5
  • Plan the assets needed for quest creation
  • Coordinate with other departments
  • Combine gameplay, locations, characters, dialogue, and delivered assets into cohesive player experiences
  • Maintain quest quality and resolve reported bugs
  • Create and update design documentation
  • Develop original stories set in The Witcher and Cyberpunk universes
  • Engage the global player community through memorable experiences
  • Mentor fellow designers and provide feedback

Requirements

  • At least six years of experience in quest or mission design
  • At least one shipped AAA game with substantial narrative design
  • Strong creativity and narrative writing ability
  • Proven skill writing scenarios, screenplays, or short stories
  • Advanced proficiency with visual scripting tools
  • Experience with game editors and game design tools
  • Strong critical thinking and analytical skills
  • Ability to design in-game features and tools that support efficient implementation
  • Ability to receive and incorporate feedback through iterative development
  • Ability to collaborate effectively across teams throughout the game development lifecycle
  • Excellent communication and teamwork skills
  • Experience mentoring designers and giving clear, constructive feedback
  • Ability to work under pressure and meet production deadlines
  • Passion for games, especially cRPGs or pen-and-paper role-playing games
  • Fluent English
  • A portfolio or examples of completed work are required for Quest Design roles
  • Knowledge of Unreal Engine 5 Blueprints is preferred
  • Credited narrative work in film, theatre, or books is preferred
  • Knowledge of Andrzej Sapkowski’s Witcher universe is preferred
  • Familiarity with fantasy across games, films, and literature is preferred

Benefits

  • Relocation package covering a flight, company accommodation for the first month, relocation for family and pets, and shipping of belongings
  • Help with relocation formalities and tax arrangements
  • Polish lessons for international employees and their spouses or partners
  • Private medical care with dental coverage and unlimited rehabilitation
  • Annual medical expense allowance for employees working outside Poland
  • Life insurance and comprehensive pension plans
  • Free psychological and psychiatric care, plus wellbeing initiatives
  • 20 to 26 paid holiday days per year
  • Paid sick leave
  • Sports card granting access to sports and fitness facilities
  • One additional day off for menstrual pain
  • RED Parents Network with childcare benefits and family events
  • RED Summer Camp for Kids, with most costs covered by the company
  • Annual cancer-prevention screenings at offices in Poland
  • Welcome pack
  • Training, talks, courses, workshops, knowledge-sharing, online tutorials, and e-learning
  • Cafeteria platform offering subscriptions, additional medical packages, vouchers, shop and cinema codes, and public transport reimbursement
  • Newborn gifts and regular company merchandise
  • Dog-friendly office
  • Social events
  • Healthy canteens
  • International work environment
  • Electric vehicle charging points and green zones
  • Bicycle parking, repair equipment, and showers
  • Onsite gym with climbing wall, Gym Assistant support, yoga, and boxing classes
  • No dress code
  • Remote work available within three hours either side of Warsaw time

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