Senior Technical Designer improving designer workflows and C++ tools for CD PROJEKT RED’s Cyberpunk 2 RPG. Bridging game design and engineering across North American development.
Responsibilities
Contribute to the vision of the Cyberpunk 2 project
Identify friction points and unblock workflows for all design disciplines
Work with the Lead Systems Designer and Engineering Leads to resolve developmental friction points
Design workflows and designer authorship tools, including abilities and items, with engineering
Bridge design and engineering by sharing knowledge between disciplines
Add features to existing technical architecture to extend functionality for designers
Ensure clear designs through documentation, collaborative meetings, and team-wide communication
Exchange feedback and ideas across multiple disciplines
Report to the Lead Systems Designer
Requirements
5+ years of experience in games in a technical design capacity
At least one shipped AAA title
Experience writing C++ in Unreal Engine 4 or 5
High level of C++ comprehension, including determining how systems work through code and debugging through code
Ability to assess developer workflows and tools that improve implementation experience and efficiency for designers
Passion for workflows, tools, and knowledge sharing
Adaptability and strong problem-solving abilities during rapid iteration
Ability to explain design concepts clearly, document workflows, and exchange feedback across disciplines
Passion for video games and current knowledge of industry trends, game genres, design methods, techniques, and audio-visual excellence
Experience working with IMGUI (nice to have)
Affinity for role-playing games and understanding of player expectations (nice to have)
Additional experience designing and utilizing gameplay-related systems (nice to have)
Benefits
Company-paid medical healthcare (dental, vision, and mental)
Free mental health support, including access to counseling, psychiatric care, and well-being webinars
26 days of vacation
10 sick days
12 calendar holidays per year
RRSP with employer matching
Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA) – $100 per month for fitness, wellness, internet, home office equipment, learning, streaming services, and more
Menstrual leave — one extra day off when experiencing period pain
RED Parents Network — support for working parents
Flexible working hours
Trainings, lectures, and courses
Internal workshops, knowledge-sharing initiatives, online tutorials, and e-learning classes
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