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CD Project is hiring: Lead Sound Designer in Lexington

CD Project
Lexington, MA Full Time
POSTED ON 2/28/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/24/2025

Content Summary : Lead Sound Designer at Lexington, for CD Project

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

CD PROJEKT RED is looking for an experienced Lead Sound Designer to join our studio in Boston to develop Project Orion - the next major video game in the Cyberpunk franchise. As a Lead Sound Designer, you will be leading Sound Design teams and building alignment with game development teams to create truly breathtaking and immersive soundscapes for our upcoming game. If you’re an experienced and established audio artist with a passion for creating visceral experiences for industry-leading RPGs with relevant leadership skills, we want to hear from you!

Responsibilities :

  • Design, implement and mix immersive, original and rich sound effects.
  • Lead a team of Sound Designers to create a coherent and innovative sonic experience.
  • Collaborate closely with project Directors, Leads, and Dev Teams on creative direction, technology, and organizational topics.
  • Cooperate closely with Shared Dev Services audio teams (Music, Sound Design, VO, Audio Code) to strengthen alignment, increase efficiency, and effectiveness across different time zones.
  • Plan, revise, and track milestones, sprints, and roadmap deliverables.
  • Develop and design innovative audio systems in Unreal Engine 5 and Audiokinetic Wwise middleware.
  • Mentor Sound Designers to improve their skillsets and effectiveness.
  • Partner with the Sound Design Manager to evaluate Boston-based team performance.
  • Document and describe performed work.

Qualifications

  • 8-10 years of experience in the video game industry, including multiple shipped AAA titles.
  • At least 2 years in an audio-related leadership role.
  • Expert use of professional audio production software and techniques.
  • Experience in leading a team of Sound Designers.
  • Exceptional artistic competence.
  • Skilled with mixing in-game and cinematic assets.
  • Cross-disciplines communication skills.
  • Great organizational skills.
  • Ability to thrive in high-pressure environments and adaptable to change.
  • Excellent communication skills : We have a multilingual and multicultural working environment, and the ability to communicate across language and time zone barriers is essential.

    • Nice to have :

    Please note that these skills are not required to apply for the position)

  • Experience with Atmos, Surround Sound, 3D Audio, and HRTF.
  • Experience with performance capture.
  • Field and Foley recording sessions planning and execution.

    • 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.

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