About the role
Company Description
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Job Description
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.
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.
Qualifications
- 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:
- Experience with Atmos, Surround Sound, 3D Audio, and HRTF.
- Experience working with performance capture.
- Experience planning and executing field and Foley recording sessions.
Additional Information
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.
- Relocation assistance: processing your legalization operations and tax settlements.
- Polish lessons for foreign employees and their spouse or partner.
- Paid Leave: from 20 to 26 days of holiday per year, and paid sick leave.
Health & Well-Being
- Private medical healthcare: selection of medical plans with dental care and unlimited rehabilitation, accessible for partner and relatives.
- Life insurance: comprehensive pension and insurance plans.
- Annual screenings for cancer prevention.
- Psychological and psychiatrist care: free mental health support and various well-being initiatives.
- Sports card: access to a wide number of sporting and fitness facilities.
- Menstrual leave: 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: summer program for children aged 5–12, majoritively paid by the company.
Perks & Professional Growth
- Welcome pack.
- Trainings, lectures, and courses: workshops, knowledge-sharing initiatives, online tutorials, and e-learning classes.
- Cafeteria platform: subscription benefits, additional medical packages, or vouchers and codes to shops, cinemas, and public transport reimbursement.
- Gifts for newborn rebels and regular chances to receive company swag.
Social Activities & Life in the Office
- Dog-friendly office: bring your dog to the studio.
- Social events: regular gatherings to unwind and play games.
- Healthy selections: canteens.
- International working environment.
- Sustainability: campus features electric car charging points, green zones, and bicycle storage with repair equipment and showers.
- Onsite, well-equipped gym: climbing wall, daily Gym Assistant support, yoga, and boxing classes.
- No dress-code.
Compensation & Contract
- Estimated pay range: 31 800 – 43 725 PLN gross monthly.
- Long term incentive program: option to purchase CDPR stock after the vesting period.
- Final offers are dependent on job-related factors like experience and qualifications.
- Type of contract: Employment Contract (Umowa o pracę).