UX Director

Company Description

To create revolutionary, story-driven RPGs which go straight to the hearts of gamers — this is our mission.

Job Description

CD PROJEKT RED is seeking a UX Director to join our Shared Development Services area. In this role, you will shape and elevate the end-to-end player experience across the CD PROJEKT RED ecosystem, bringing together design, insights, analytics, and player-facing services under a unified, player-centric vision. As the company’s leading advocate for player needs and behaviors, you will ensure that player experience considerations inform strategic, product, design, and technology decisions across our portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and evolve CD PROJEKT RED's Player Experience vision across games, services, and player touchpoints.
• Establish player-centric principles, standards, frameworks, and success metrics.
• Ensure a cohesive player experience across all player-facing products and services.
• Establish and evolve scalable practices for research, design, analytics, experimentation, and validation.
• Establish and maintain company-wide UX practices and ways of working while enabling project teams to operate autonomously.
• Drive player-centric decision-making by translating insights into actionable recommendations for teams and leadership.
• Lead and develop multidisciplinary Player Experience teams spanning UX Research, UX Design, Game Analytics, and other player-focused capabilities.
• Build a culture of collaboration, craft excellence, and continuous development across disciplines.
• Integrate research, analytics, player feedback, and operational data into a unified view of player experience.
• Define and track Player Experience health metrics to inform decision-making and measure outcomes.
• Identify and address player friction, usability challenges, and experience gaps across the ecosystem.
• Champion accessibility, usability, and player-centric design practices across the portfolio.
• Support multiple projects throughout development and live operations with player insights, expertise, and strategic guidance.
• Partner with Game Directors, Design Directors, Producers, and Technology Directors to improve player outcomes.
• Partner with the QA Director to align product quality and player experience objectives, driving continuous improvement across the player journey.
• Represent the player perspective in portfolio planning, strategic discussions, and leadership decision-making.
• Advocate for continuous improvement of player experience before and after launch.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience leading UX, Player Experience, Product Experience, or related functions within games, digital products, or platform ecosystems.
• Proven track record leading multidisciplinary teams across design, research, analytics, and related player experience functions.
• Deep understanding of player behavior, user experience, live operations, and data-informed decision-making.
• Strong understanding of qualitative research and quantitative analytics, with the ability to translate insights into clear priorities and strategic direction.
• Strong foundation in UX design, usability, accessibility, and player experience best practices.
• Experience working across multiple products, teams, or platforms in complex development environments.
• Experience building and scaling shared services or center-of-excellence functions supporting multiple product teams.
• Ability to think beyond a single product and design for interconnected player journeys across games, services, and platforms.
• Experience balancing company-wide strategy, standards, and governance with project autonomy and execution needs.
• Strong strategic thinking, organizational leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proven ability to influence senior leaders and align diverse teams around a shared player-centric vision.
• Passion for creating exceptional player experiences and translating player insights into meaningful product improvements.

Working Conditions

• 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 of legalization operations and tax settlements.
• Polish lessons for foreign employees and their spouse or partner.
• Paid Leave: 20 to 26 days of holiday per year, plus 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 well-being initiatives.
• Sports card: access to 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: program for children aged 5–12, majoritively paid by the company.

Perks & Professional Growth

• Welcome pack.
• Trainings, lectures, and courses: workshops, knowledge-sharing, online tutorials, and e-learning classes.
• Cafeteria platform: access to subscription benefits, additional medical packages, vouchers, and codes for shops, cinemas, and public transport reimbursement.
• Gifts for newborn rebels and regular company swag.

Social Activities & Life in the Office

• Dog-friendly office: employees may bring pets to the studio.
• Social events: regular gatherings to unwind and play games.
• Healthy selections: onsite canteens.
• International working environment.
• Sustainability: electric car charging points and green zones.
• Cycling facilities: dedicated space, repair equipment, and showers.
• Onsite gym: includes climbing wall, daily Gym Assistant support, yoga, and boxing classes.
• No dress-code policy.

Compensation

• Estimated pay range: 43 300 - 59 500 PLN gross monthly.
• Eligibility for long term incentive program (option to purchase CDPR stock after vesting period).
• Final offers are dependent on job-related factors like experience and qualifications.