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Job Description
CD PROJEKT RED is looking for a Lead UX Designer to define the overall user experience — visual, interactive, and workflow design — of Project Sirius, a multiplayer game set in The Witcher universe.
This role’s primary focus is on ensuring an inclusive, intuitive, immersive, rewarding, and memorable experience. To achieve this requires working in a truly cross-departmental environment and constantly researching, observing, and iterating on the user’s experience in UI navigation, game flow, and moment-to-moment interactive clarity. The person in this role will report to the Design Director.
(This position requires working in our Warsaw Studio. Hybrid working mode available)
Daily Responsibilities:
- Collaborate closely with the Lead UI Artist to develop UI screens and layouts that support cohesive and accessible user experiences.
- Lead the UX design of layouts and interaction guidelines for user interfaces, game menus, and overall player journeys.
- Build, support, and guide a team of UX designers while establishing inclusive best practices and methodologies.
- Design and prototype layouts, navigation structures, and usability systems.
- Define goals for, and participate in, playtests to refine the UX based on player feedback and observed behaviors.
- Work closely with UX Researchers to translate user research, marketing insights, and community feedback into thoughtful, player-centered design.
- Produce and maintain design documentation and collaborate with Production to ensure implementation aligns with timelines and resources.
- Communicate openly with teammates to gather feedback and continuously refine your work.
Qualifications
- Approximately 5+ years of experience in UX Design, including some leadership responsibilities.
- Shipped at least one AAA title.
- Deep knowledge of current game titles and industry best practices to inspire and communicate original ideas.
- Comfortable working both independently and collaboratively to deliver meaningful outcomes.
- Proficiency with industry-standard prototyping tools (e.g. Figma, Sketch, Creative Cloud) and collaboration tools (e.g. Miro).
- Strong understanding of UI/UX best practices and information architecture.
- Interest in implementing and refining UX features in Unreal Engine.
- Clear and thoughtful communication skills, in both verbal and written formats.
- Open to giving and receiving feedback that strengthens both the project and the team.
- Demonstrates curiosity, kindness, and a collaborative, problem-solving mindset.
Nice to Haves
- Experience as a UX Designer on a multiplayer game.
- Experience creating prototypes and wireframes in Unreal Engine.
Candidates should include a portfolio in their application.
Additional Information
Work model
- Office-First: working primarily in the Warsaw studio in a hybrid mode .
Relocation support
- Relocation package – flight ticket, company apartment for your first month, relocating your pet, shipping your belongings: it’s all covered.
- Relocation assistance — processing your legalization operations for you, assistance with finding residence, 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 for every team member per year, paid sick leave, and paid maternity & paternity leave.
Perks & Professional Growth
- Flexible working hours — start your workday anytime between 8:00 and 10:00 AM.
- Trainings, lectures and courses — internal workshops, external training for each employee, ‘Meet a star’ events, knowledge-sharing initiatives, online tutorials, and e-learning classes are all available. There’s always something to learn!
- REDs have access to the cafeteria platform through which they can receive subscription benefits, additional medical packages or vouchers and codes to shops and cinemas.
- Merch — gifts for newborn rebels and regular chances to nab some cool swag!
- A welcome pack filled with goodies — to help you feel right at home once you join the team
Health & Well-being
- Private medical healthcare — a selection of medical plans with dental care to choose from, which are also accessible for your partner and relatives.
- Health checks — tests and vaccinations at the studio as well as professional advice and guidance from a specialist doctor.
- Psychological care — free mental health support and various well-being webinars.
- Multisport card — gain access to a wide number of sporting and fitness facilities across the city.
Social Activities & Life in the Office
- Dog-friendly office — dog owner? Bring your pooch with you and look after them while working! There’s always a furry friend or two to meet at the studio.
- Social events — we host regular gatherings at the studio where we can all unwind, play games, and just have some fun together.
- Healthy selections — organic fruit, snacks, muesli, organic honey, vegan milk, and speciality coffee are all at your disposal around the studio. Enjoy!
- Truly international working environment — a chance to meet and work with a diverse selection of people from all around the world.
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