Lead Sound Designer

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CD PROJEKT RED is looking for an experienced Lead Sound Designer to join our studio in Warsaw to drive audio development of Witcher 4. As a Lead Sound Designer, you will be responsible for leading the Sound Design team and collaborating with cross-discipline teams to create and deliver an immersive audio experience for our upcoming game. If you are an accomplished game audio artist and experienced leader with a passion for crafting soundscapes for widely respected, narrative-driven RPGs, we want to hear from you!

Daily Responsibilities:

• Lead a team of Sound Designers and drive game audio development in the project.
• Help define and maintain aesthetic continuity throughout the game and trailers, in alignment with previous releases in the IP where appropriate.
• Collaborate closely with project Directors, Leads, Producers, and cross-discipline teams (Music, VO, Programmers) to craft immersive, high-quality, and technologically advanced audio experiences.
• Plan, revise, track, and execute milestones, sprints, and roadmap deliverables.
• Support and coach team members to achieve impactful and high-quality in-game results while fostering their growth and development.
• Support the design and development of innovative audio systems using Unreal Engine 5, Wwise middleware, and in-house tools.
• Design, implement, and mix original and rich sound effects.

• 7+years of professional experience in the video game industry, with involvement in multiple shipped AAA titles.
• At least 2 years of experience in a leadership role related to sound design or audio direction.
• Strong creative skills and a focus on quality, evidenced by a portfolio, demo reel, or game credits.
• Collaborative approach to navigating challenges and resolving design obstacles.
• Exceptional artistic and creative competence.
• Effective cross-disciplinary communication skills.
• Ability to manage timelines and coordinate with teams.
• Skilled communicator experienced in collaborating across development teams and providing supportive leadership to direct reports.

Nice to Have:

(These skills are not required to apply for the position)

• Experience with Atmos, Surround Sound, 3D Audio, and HRTF.
• Experience working with performance capture.
• Experience planning and executing field and Foley recording sessions.

Working mode

In-office in a hybrid or full-time capacity in Warsaw, Poland. Relocation is required.

Relocation Support

• Relocation package — flight ticket, company apartment for your first month, relocating your pet and family, shipping your belongings. It’s all covered.
• Relocation assistance — processing your legalization operations for you and tax settlements — all you need to feel right at home is taken care of.
• Polish lessons for foreign employees — and for your spouse or partner, too.
• Paid Leave — from 20 to 26 days of holiday per year, and paid sick leave.
• Private medical healthcare — a selection of medical plans with dental care and unlimited rehabilitation to choose from, which are also accessible for your partner and relatives.
• Life insurance — comprehensive pension and insurance plans to protect you and your loved ones.
• Annual screenings for cancer prevention covered by the company.
• Psychological and psychiatrist care — free mental health support and various well-being initiatives.
• Sports card — gain access to a wide number of sporting and fitness facilities across the city.
• 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.
• RED Summer Camp for Kids — a fun summer program for children aged 5–12, majoritively paid by the company.
• A welcome pack filled with goodies — to help you feel right at home once you join the team.
• Trainings, lectures, and courses — workshops…