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SeniorFull-time
Salary Range
$93,925 - $127,075 /year
This salary is estimated based on similar roles. The actual salary may vary.
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.
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About CDPROJEKTRED
CD PROJEKT RED is a leading Polish video game developer renowned for creating highly immersive and narrative-driven open-world games. Founded in 2002 in Warsaw, the company has established itself as a major player in the global gaming industry, particularly known for its adaptations of The Witcher fantasy series and the critically acclaimed cyberpunk RPG Cyberpunk 2077. With a strong commitment to storytelling and player choice, CD PROJEKT RED has cultivated a reputation for delivering complex, emotionally resonant gaming experiences that blend cinematic quality with deep gameplay mechanics. The company’s main products include The Witcher series, which features intricate world-building, morally ambiguous choices, and a richly detailed fantasy universe, as well as Cyberpunk 2077, a dystopian future set in Night City. Key features of their games include branching narratives, extensive side quests, and a focus on player agency, allowing gamers to shape their own stories. CD PROJEKT RED targets adult gamers who appreciate deep, story-driven experiences, as well as fans of fantasy and science fiction genres. Their games are celebrated for their high production values, including voice acting, music, and visual design. CD PROJEKT RED has achieved numerous accolades, including multiple Game of the Year awards for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, and has built a loyal global fanbase. The company is known for its "CDPR way" of development, emphasizing player satisfaction and long-term support for their titles through updates and expansions. Their unique value proposition lies in their unwavering dedication to narrative depth and player freedom, setting them apart as a studio that prioritizes meaningful gameplay over transient trends.
