Expert Level Designer

About the Position

CD PROJEKT RED is hiring an Expert Level Designer to craft unique in-game levels using Unreal Engine 5. Join our team in Warszawa, Poland.

Responsibilities

• Designing, prototyping, iterating on, and polishing in-game levels, including level geometry, enemy encounters, and other gameplay elements using proprietary tools and Unreal Engine 5.
• Crafting unique spaces where gameplay flow and visual composition form memorable experiences.
• Developing and working within predefined level metrics.
• Collaborating closely with Designers, Artists, and Programmers to ensure the highest quality of encounters.
• Working closely with other teams to ensure created levels contribute to and enhance gameplay and game narrative.
• Proactively suggesting improvements to gameplay systems and principles.

Requirements

• Minimum 7 years of experience in level design with at least 1-2 years in an expert or leadership capacity.
• Experience with game editors, Unreal Engine, and/or 3D packages.
• Extensive knowledge of current titles and works of art such as movies, architecture, or visual arts for crafting and communicating original ideas.
• Excellent understanding of level design fundamentals and their role in player experience.
• Proactive problem-solving skills and ability to communicate solutions and drive topics independently in a multidisciplinary environment.
• Ability to create map layouts from simple drawings to fully functional levels in Unreal Engine.
• Ability to use all elements of the game world, including level geometry, texturing, lighting, sound, and VFX to craft unique player experiences.
• Excellent communication skills and proven ability to work within a team.
• Fluent English.

We Offer

• Relocation package including flight ticket, company apartment for the first month, pet relocation, and shipping belongings.
• Relocation assistance with legalization, residence, and tax settlements.
• Polish lessons for foreign employees and their spouses or partners.
• Private medical healthcare plans including dental care and unlimited rehabilitation, accessible for partners and relatives.
• Life insurance and comprehensive pension plans.
• Annual cancer prevention screenings covered by the company.
• Free psychological and psychiatric care and well-being webinars.
• Sports card providing access to sporting and fitness facilities.
• Menstrual leave for severe period symptoms.
• Support for working parents including childcare benefits and family-friendly events.
• RED Summer Camp for Kids, mostly paid by the company.
• Welcome pack with goodies.
• Trainings, lectures, courses, internal workshops, external training, knowledge-sharing initiatives, online tutorials, and e-learning classes.
• Access to cafeteria platform with subscription benefits, additional medical packages, vouchers, and public transport reimbursement.
• Gifts for newborns and regular swag opportunities.
• Dog-friendly office.
• Regular social events.
• Healthy selections in canteens.
• International working environment.
• Sustainable campus powered by renewable energy with green zones, electric and hybrid car charging points, flower meadows, and eco-activities.
• Bicycle parking, repair equipment, and showers.
• Onsite gym with climbing wall, daily Gym Assistant support, yoga and boxing classes.
• Casual dress code.
• Estimated pay range: 31,500 – 43,340 PLN gross monthly.
• Eligibility for long term incentive program (stock options).

About the Company

CD PROJEKT RED is a company focused on creating revolutionary, story-driven RPGs, currently working on a new IP called Project Hadar, building a universe from the ground up.

Work Location

Relocation to Warsaw is required. The position is office-first, working primarily from the Warsaw studio in full-time or hybrid mode.