Company Description
To create revolutionary, story-driven RPGs which go straight to the hearts of gamers — this is our mission. Want to dive deeper into our company’s culture? Explore our social media and check out our YouTube channel where we share behind-the-scenes insights and stories direct from our team members!
Job Description
For our new studio in Boston we are seeking a highly skilled and visionary Senior Writer. In this role, you will be responsible for crafting captivating narratives, compelling dialogues and innovative quests in Project Orion - the follow-up to Cyberpunk 2077 and the next major video game in the Cyberpunk franchise. You will collaborate closely with our project Leadership as well as with a team of passionate writers. If you possess a deep understanding of storytelling and want to shape the immersive experiences of our new Cyberpunk game, then this opportunity is for you!
Please provide 2-3 writing samples of no more than 10 pages total, including a short screenplay sample. We’re interested in work that shows adults dealing with difficult situations and decisions in realistic ways.
Daily Responsibilities
- Close cooperation with the Creative Director, Lead Writer and narrative teams.
- Development of narrative elements and features of our game, including writing engaging dialogues, compelling scenarios and memorable characters.
- Creating documents about the game’s story in alignment with the project’s vision.
- Guiding, mentoring and supporting a team of talented writers.
- Collaboration with other stakeholders to ensure that the story elements are consistent across narrative, gameplay mechanics and visuals.
- Review and revision of our narrative features to ensure the highest possible standard.
Qualifications
- At least 5 years of experience as a Senior Writer, preferably with a focus on RPG and story-driven games. AAA experience is a bonus.
- Strong storytelling abilities and a deep understanding of interactive narrative design.
- 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 provide guidance, mentoring, feedback, and support to members of the writing team.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
- Passion for video games and a solid understanding of different game genres and player expectations.
Additional Information
This job can be hybrid/in-office from Boston or fully remote.
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.
