Senior Level Designer

<h3>Company Description</h3><p>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 <a href="https://www.youtube.com/CDPRED"><u>YouTube channel</u></a> and <a href="https://www.cdprojektred.com/en/blog"><u>Beyond the Game Blog</u></a> where we share behind-the-scenes insights and stories direct from our team members!</p><h3>Job Description</h3><p><strong>CD PROJEKT RED</strong> is looking for an experienced, talented and creative <strong>Senior Level Designer</strong> to join our team to work on The Witcher IV — the first game in a new Witcher series saga — to help us bring our ambitious vision of this new, open world RPG to life while pushing the bar for narrative-driven experiences ever higher! </p><p><strong>The person in this position will be responsible for owning entire locations and building complete experiences from them in close collaboration with other disciplines:</strong> from pitching, planning and implementing location blockouts with a narrative focus in the editor<strong> using </strong>existing meshes and tools, to ensuring their cohesive placement and connection to other content within an open-world and also creating and balancing memorable encounters that will thrill and excite our players. If you are ready to take on such a challenge, don’t hesitate and apply! :)</p><p><strong>Daily Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Designing, prototyping, iterating on and polishing in-game levels, including level geometry, enemy encounters and other gameplay elements, using our proprietary tools and Unreal Engine 5.</li><li>Crafting unique spaces where gameplay flow and visual composition form memorable experiences.</li><li>Developing and working within predefined level metrics.</li><li>Working closely with other teams to ensure created levels contribute to and enhance the gameplay and game narrative.</li><li>Cooperating closely with Designers, Artists and Programmers to ensure the highest possible quality of encounters.</li><li>Proactively suggesting improvements to gameplay systems and principles.</li></ul><h3>Qualifications</h3><ul><li>At least 6 years’ experience as a Level Designer or in a similar role.</li><li>Experience with game editors, Unreal Engine, and/or 3D packages.</li><li>Extensive knowledge of current titles, specifically in the Action/RPG genre, as well as works of art, such as movies, architecture or visual arts, to be used as reference for crafting and communicating original ideas.</li><li>Excellent understanding of level design fundamentals and the role of level design in the overall player experience.</li><li>Proactive problem-solving skills and an ability to effectively communicate solutions, as well as own and drive topics independently in a multi-disciplinary collaborative environment.</li><li>Ability to create map layouts on all stages – from simple drawings to fully functional levels in at least one of the existing game engines.</li><li>Ability to use all elements of the game world, including level geometry, texturing, lighting, sound and VFX to craft unique player experiences.</li><li>Excellent communication skills &amp; proven ability to work within a team.</li><li>Fluent English.</li></ul><h3>Additional Information</h3><p><strong>Working mode</strong></p><ul><li>Office-First: working primarily from Warsaw, Cracow or Wroclaw studio for a minimum of 3 days a week.</li></ul><p><strong>Perks &amp; Professional Growth </strong></p><ul><li>Flexible working hours — start your workday anytime between 8:00 and 10:00 AM.</li><li>Trainings, lectures and courses — internal workshops, external training for each employee, ‘Meet a star’ events, knowledge-sharing initiatives, online tutorials, and e-learning classes are all available. There’s always something to learn!</li><li>REDs have access to the cafeteria platform through which they can receive subscription benefits, additional medical packages or vouchers and codes to shops and cinemas.</li><li>Merch — gifts for newborn rebels and regular chances to nab some cool swag!</li><li>A welcome pack filled with goodies — to help you feel right at home once you join the team.</li></ul><p><strong>Health &amp; Well-being</strong></p><ul><li>Private medical healthcare — a selection of medical plans with dental care to choose from, which are also accessible for your partner and relatives.</li><li>Health checks — tests and vaccinations at the studio as well as professional advice and guidance from a specialist doctor.</li><li>Psychological care — free mental health support and various well-being webinars. </li><li>Multisport card — gain access to a wide number of sporting and fitness facilities across the city.</li></ul><p><strong>Social Activities &amp; Life in the Office</strong></p><ul><li>Dog-friendly office — dog owner? Bring your pooch with you and look after them while working! There’s always a