Technical Music Designer

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CD PROJEKT RED is looking for an experienced Technical Music Designer to join our team and contribute to the development of Cyberpunk 2 — the next major entry in the Cyberpunk franchise. In this role, you will play a key part in shaping the game’s musical identity by designing immersive, interactive music systems and collaborating with our composers and sound design team.

If you're a technically skilled and creative audio artist with a passion for game music systems and a track record of working on shipped titles, this is your chance to help define the future soundscape of a groundbreaking RPG.

Daily Responsibilities*

• Edit, implement, mix, and optimize in-game music assets.
• Build dynamic and adaptive music content using materials provided by composers.
• Integrate music using Unreal Engine 5 and Audiokinetic Wwise middleware.
• Collaborate closely with composers and sound designers to ensure consistent implementation aligned with the game’s creative vision.
• Develop and design innovative music systems for gameplay and narrative experiences.
• Prototype audio for game mechanics, experiment with new features, and document audio design solutions.

*Please note: this role does not involve music composition.

• Minimum 3 years of professional experience in a similar role (e.g., Technical Music Designer, Sound Designer).
• Significant contribution to at least one shipped commercial game title.
• Strong experience implementing audio and music using Wwise.
• Hands-on experience working with Unreal Engine 5.
• Proficiency with DAWs and audio tools such as Logic, Ableton Live, Reaper, Pro Tools, Waves, Soundtoys, iZotope, and similar.
• Excellent technical sound design skills with a focus on game audio integration.
• Fluent in English.
• Comfortable learning new in-house tools and audio pipelines.
• Clear and collaborative communicator within cross-disciplinary teams.
• Self-driven and accountable, while also contributing to team-wide goals.
• Deep passion for music and audio in games.

Nice to Have

• Familiarity with Unreal Blueprints
• Background in music composition or theory
• Demonstrated skill in remixing or reimagining music assets
• Advanced understanding of audio post-processing workflows
• Strong creative sound design abilities and a knack for out-of-the-box thinking
• Experience with MetaSounds or other procedural audio systems

Working mode

• In-office in a hybrid or full-time capacity in Warsaw, Poland.
• For selected roles, remote work from within Europe may be considered.

Relocation Support

• Relocation package — flight ticket, company apartment for your first month, relocating your pet and family, shipping your belongings. It’s all covered.
• Relocation assistance — processing your legalization operations for you and  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 per year, and paid sick leave.

Health & Well-Being

• Private medical healthcare — a selection of medical plans with dental care and unlimited rehabilitation to choose from, which are also accessible for your partner and relatives.
• Life insurance — comprehensive pension and insurance plans to protect you and your loved ones.
• Annual screenings for cancer prevention covered by the company.
• Psychological and psychiatrist care — free mental health support and various well-being initiatives.
• Sports card — gain access to a wide number of sporting and fitness facilities across the city.
• Menstrual leave — employees who menstruate can take one extra day off when experiencing period pain.
• RED Parents Network — support for working parents, including childcare benefits, and family-friendly events.
• RED Summer Camp for Kids — a fun summer program for children aged 5–12, majoritively paid by the company.

Perks & Professional Growth

• A welcome pack filled with goodies — to help you feel right at home once you join the team.
• Trainings, lectures, and courses — workshops and trainings for each employee, 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, cinemas, and public transport reimbursement.
• Gifts for newborn rebels and regular chances to nab some cool swag!

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 — ​​canteens.
• Truly international working environment — a chance to meet and work with a diverse selection of people from all around the world.
• Sustainability is an ongoing commitment for us, and our campus has  electric car charging points, green zones, and much more. Read all about it on our Beyond the Game Blog.
• A designated space for your bicycle, as well as bicycle repair equipment and showers available whenever you need them.
• An onsite, well-equipped gym with a climbing wall, daily Gym Assistant support, and yoga and boxing classes.
• No dress-code — we like to keep it casual.

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