Senior Gameplay Designer

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CD PROJEKT RED is looking for a Senior Gameplay Designer to work on Cyberpunk 2, the follow-up to Cyberpunk 2077 and the next major video game in the Cyberpunk franchise. As a Senior Gameplay Designer you'll be tasked to design, implement, and iterate on features, mechanics, and core gameplay systems that fulfill the game’s high-level design vision. We are looking for an ambitious individual with a strong design voice who will bring kindness, respect, and a player-first mindset to everything they do.

Reporting to the Lead Gameplay Designer, this role can be performed onsite in Boston, MA (relocation assistance is available for US-based candidates), or fully remote from the US (select states) or Canada.

• Proposing innovative and engaging designs, fulfilling in the game direction.
• Analyzing, pitching, prototyping, developing, and balancing moment-to-moment gameplay, abilities, and mechanics.
• Collaborating and producing in a cross-discipline environment while building and refining designs over time using internal/external feedback.
• Remaining current on industry trends including new game genres, new game design methods and techniques, and trending audio-visual excellence.

• 5+ years of professional experience in the AAA game industry in a game design role.
• Proven success creating compelling and innovative gameplay mechanics.
• Experience developing shooters, open world, role playing and/or action games.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and evolving project needs, willingness to experiment, and a commitment to high-quality work.
• A positive and collaborative approach that contributes to a friendly and supportive team environment.

(please note these skills are not required to apply)

• Experience with Unreal Engine 4 and/or 5.
• Experience working across multiple stages of AAA game production.
• A deep knowledge of our games, and other narrative or role playing focused games.
• Passion for the cyberpunk genre and games.

The application window for this position will close by 1/15/2026

This job can be fully remote from USA or Canada, or onsite in Boston, MA.

California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Idaho, Illinois, Kentucky, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Texas, Washington, Wisconsin.

As part of our pre-employment process, candidates selected for this position will be required to complete a background check in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.

• 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
• 401(k) / RRSP with employer matching 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.
• Flexible working hours.

• Trainings, lectures, and courses — internal workshops,…