TL;DR

Lead VFX Artist (Gamedev): Leading and mentoring a team of VFX artists while designing and implementing real-time visual effects for Project Sirius, a multiplayer game in The Witcher universe, with an accent on fostering technical excellence and artistic creativity across the VFX pipeline. Focus on researching and prototyping new workflows, tools, and techniques to push the boundaries of real-time VFX, ensuring performance optimization, and overseeing external collaborations.

Location: Hybrid working mode available in Warsaw, Poland. Relocation to Poland is required.

Salary: 33 800 – 46 475 PLN gross monthly.

Company

CD PROJEKT RED is a renowned game development studio creating revolutionary, story-driven RPGs focused on delivering world-class gaming experiences.

What you will do

  • Lead and mentor a team of skilled VFX Artists, supporting their development and fostering a collaborative environment.
  • Design and implement impactful real-time VFX for a wide range of in-game moments and player experiences.
  • Foster technical excellence and artistic creativity across the VFX pipeline.
  • Collaborate with other disciplines like gameplay, cinematics, and environments to deliver immersive visuals.
  • Research and prototype new workflows, tools, and techniques for real-time VFX.
  • Oversee external collaboration, prepare briefs, and review outsourced work to maintain high-quality standards.

Requirements

  • 8+ years of experience as a VFX Artist in game development.
  • Shipped at least one AAA title as a Lead VFX Artist or in a comparable senior leadership role.
  • Deep expertise in Unreal Engine 5 and real-time VFX development.
  • Strong proficiency in real-time and baked simulations.
  • Solid knowledge of VFX pipelines and tools, including SideFX Houdini.
  • A strong portfolio showcasing mastery in VFX for games is required.

Culture & Benefits

  • Comprehensive relocation package including flight ticket, company apartment for the first month, and assistance with pet/family relocation and tax settlements.
  • Paid leave of 20 to 26 days annually and paid sick leave.
  • Private medical healthcare with dental care and unlimited rehabilitation, accessible for partner and relatives.
  • Life insurance, pension plans, annual cancer prevention screenings, and free mental health support.
  • Access to sports cards, menstrual leave, RED Parents Network with childcare benefits, and RED Summer Camp for Kids.
  • Welcome pack, various trainings, lectures, courses, and access to a cafeteria platform for subscription benefits and vouchers.
  • Dog-friendly office, regular social events, onsite gym with climbing wall, and Polish language lessons for foreign employees and their spouses.