Lead Sound Designer

CD PROJEKT RED is a company focused on creating revolutionary, story-driven RPGs. The role is part of the Audio department working on the project The Witcher 4, based in Warsaw, Poland.

• 7+ years of professional experience in the video game industry with multiple shipped AAA titles.
• At least 2 years in a leadership role related to sound design or audio direction.
• Strong creative skills and focus on quality, supported by a portfolio, demo reel, or game credits.
• Collaborative approach to challenges and design obstacles.
• Exceptional artistic and creative competence.
• Effective cross-disciplinary communication skills.
• Ability to manage timelines and coordinate with teams.
• Skilled communicator with experience in supportive leadership.

Nice to Have:

• Experience with Atmos, Surround Sound, 3D Audio, and HRTF.
• Experience working with performance capture.
• Experience planning and executing field and Foley recording sessions.

• Lead a team of Sound Designers and drive game audio development in the project.
• Help define and maintain aesthetic continuity throughout the game and trailers, aligned with previous IP releases.
• Collaborate with project Directors, Leads, Producers, and cross-discipline teams (Music, VO, Programmers) to craft immersive, high-quality audio experiences.
• Plan, revise, track, and execute milestones, sprints, and roadmap deliverables.
• Support and coach team members to achieve impactful and high-quality in-game results while fostering their growth and development.
• Support the design and development of innovative audio systems using Unreal Engine 5, Wwise middleware, and in-house tools.
• Design, implement, and mix original and rich sound effects.

In-office work in Warsaw, Poland, with relocation required. The position is not remote or hybrid. Legal and ethical irregularities in recruitment can be reported anonymously.