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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 ourYouTube channel where we share behind-the-scenes insights and stories direct from our team members! Job Description CD PROJEKT RED is seeking a highly skilled and visionary Lead Writer to join our growing team. 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. Qualifications 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 Information This job requires working in Boston, US. Working mode: in-office in a hybrid or full-time capacity. 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. 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. If you have observed any irregularities (i.e. legal or ethical violations) in our recruitment process please clickhere to report them anonymously. #J-18808-Ljbffr CD Project

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