Lead UX Designer

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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About the Company

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!