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Job DescriptionCD PROJEKT RED is seeking a highly skilled and visionary Lead Writer to join our team working on Project Sirius, a multiplayer game set within the world of The Witcher. In this role, you will be responsible for crafting captivating narratives, compelling dialogues and innovative quests for a brand new adventure set in The Witcher universe. This is a leadership role that combines hands-on creative writing alongside team management and cross-functional collaboration. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in writing for games and a passion for leading teams to success.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate closely with the Game Director, Narrative Director, Mission Director and Lead Narrative Designer.
- Drive development of the main story, side quests and character stories.
- Lead, guide and support a team of dedicated and experienced writers.
- Develop narrative elements and features of our game, including writing engaging dialogues, compelling scenarios and memorable characters.
- Build and maintain documentation for all owned features, script, story, and scenes
- Collaborate with other stakeholders to ensure that the story elements are delivered in consistency with gameplay mechanics and visuals.
- Manage task delegation and workflow across the writing team.
- Maintain the vision and tone of The Witcher IP.
- At least 3 years of experience as a Lead Writer in AAA projects.
- Strong storytelling abilities and a deep understanding of interactive and player driven narratives.
- Excellent writing skills, including the ability to create compelling characters, immersive storylines, and engaging dialogue.
- Knowledge of game design principles and an understanding of how narrative elements integrate with gameplay mechanics.
- Ability to lead and manage a team, providing guidance, feedback, and support.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
Nice to Have:
(Please note that these skills are not required to apply for the position)
- Professional experience with Unreal Engine.
- Bachelor's degree in English, Creative Writing, or a related field.
- Experience with storytelling on a multiplayer title.
Please provide 2-3 writing samples of no more than 10 pages total, with at least one featuring examples of dialogue. We are most interested in work that showcases the ability to capture the tone and voice of an existing IP.
Please include your samples as an extension of your resume or ensure a link to your work is listed on your application.
Additional InformationThis job requires working in Boston, US.
Working mode: in-office in a hybrid or full-time capacity.
Health & Well-being
- Company paid medical healthcare (dental vision & mental).
- Paid Leave — 20 days of holiday for every team member per year (26 days after two years).
- No dress-code — we like to keep it casual.
- 401K with employer matching.
- Gym Membership Reimbursement.
Perks & Professional Growth
- Flexible working hours.
- Trainings, lectures and courses — internal workshops, knowledge-sharing initiatives, online tutorials, and e-learning classes are all available. There’s always something to learn!
- 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.
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.
- 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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What We Do
CD PROJEKT RED is home to over 900 game-making professionals from all over the globe. We speak many different languages, but share one love — video games.
The studio’s portfolio largely comprises The Witcher series of role-playing games, including 2015’s The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, which received over 250 Game of the Year awards. In 2020, the studio released its most recent game: Cyberpunk 2077 — a first-person RPG set in a futuristic, high-tech world. Other notable releases include Thronebreaker: The Witcher Tales, and GWENT: The Witcher Card Game — in which players create decks of witcher-world warriors and fight epic card battles with other people around the globe.
Headquartered in Warsaw, Poland, CD PROJEKT RED has offices in Kraków and Wrocław, as well as in Los Angeles and Vancouver.
The studio is part of the larger CD PROJEKT S.A. Capital Group, which also includes Spokko, a mobile-focused developer responsible for The Witcher: Monster Slayer, and The Molasses Flood, a development studio in Boston, which is currently working on a game based on one of CD PROJEKT RED’s IPs.
As the company grows, the overall studio mission remains the same: we strive to create the best RPGs in the world, while always keeping gamers’ needs at the core.
