What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Systems Designer position at CD PROJEKT RED?
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Job Description
CD PROJEKT RED is looking for a Lead Systems Designer to help drive the vision and implementation of the gameplay systems for Project Sirius — an original video game combining beloved aspects of The Witcher world with immersive multiplayer gameplay.
Reporting to the Design Director, you will define, implement, and maintain the foundational gameplay systems that support the core experience gameplay loop, multiplayer play, and long-term progression. You will work closely with design leadership, narrative, programming, and art to ensure systems reflect The Witcher’s thematic identity while also delivering engaging, scalable multiplayer experiences.
Key Responsibilities
- Own the vision and execution of systemic features, including progression frameworks, player economy, multiplayer mechanics, and world-driven systems.
- Create documentation and mockups for key gameplay systems
- Mentor, direct, and guide a team through iteration, balancing, and delivery.
- Set design standards and documentation practices for systemic features.
- Define reward structures that are fair in both solo and group play.
- Work with network engineers and producers to align systemic features with online play requirements and scalability.
- Partner with narrative to ensure systems reflect Witcher lore and world-building.
- Work with UI/UX to deliver intuitive, immersive, and thematically consistent interfaces.
- Collaborate with analytics and QA to evaluate systemic health, player behavior, and balancing needs.
Qualifications
- 8 years of professional game design experience, with 4 years in system design roles.
- Proven experience designing progression, economies, or multiplayer systems in shipped titles.
- Deep knowledge of Unreal Engine (UE5).
- Prior leadership experience managing or mentoring designers.
Nice to Haves
- Familiarity with the Witcher universe and its thematic systems (alchemy, crafting, Witcher schools, contracts).
- Familiarity with procedural content generation systems.
- Experience on online multiplayer titles.
Additional Information
The application window for this position will close by 10/30/2026.
This job requires working in Boston, US.
Working mode: in-office in a hybrid or full-time capacity.
Health & Well-Being
- Company-paid medical healthcare (dental, vision, and mental).
- Free mental health support, including access to counseling, psychiatric care, and a variety of well-being webinars.
- Paid leave — 26 days of vacation, 10 sick days, & 12 calendar holidays per year.
- 401K with employer matching.
- Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA) – $100 per month to use towards fitness, wellness, internet, home office equipment, learning, streaming services, and more.
- 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.
Perks & Professional Growth
- Flexible working hours.
- Trainings, lectures, and courses — internal workshops, knowledge-sharing initiatives, online tutorials, and e-learning classes are all available.
- A welcome pack filled with goodies — to help you feel right at home once you join the team.
Life in the Office
- Dog-friendly office — bring your pooch with you and look after them while working! There’s always a furry friend or two to meet.
- Truly international working environment — a chance to meet and work with a diverse selection of people from all around the world.
- No dress-code — we like to keep it casual.
This position is a backfill.
Estimated pay range for this position: $143,000 - $218,500 USD annually
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Salary : $143,000 - $218,500