TL;DR
Expert VFX Artist (Gamedev): Develop high-quality real-time visual effects for Cyberpunk 2 with an accent on creating immersive, performance-optimized VFX assets and mentoring other artists. Focus on designing complex real-time simulations, optimizing performance, and innovating VFX workflows and tools.
Location: Boston, MA, United States; Remote work available only for residents of specific US states
Salary: $143,000 - $218,500 USD annually
Company
CD Projekt RED creates revolutionary, story-driven RPGs with a focus on immersive player experiences and high-quality game development.
What you will do
- Create high-quality, real-time visual effects including explosions, fire, smoke, weather systems, and more.
- Mentor and support VFX artists to foster creativity and technical excellence.
- Collaborate across disciplines to support gameplay, cinematics, and environments.
- Research and develop new workflows, tools, and techniques for VFX innovation.
- Ensure VFX content meets performance goals and technical constraints.
- Manage outsourced work and align with project goals and timelines.
Requirements
- Location: Must reside in the United States, remote work limited to specified states.
- Extensive experience in real-time VFX creation and game development.
- Proven mentoring or leadership skills in VFX teams.
- Expertise with VFX tools and pipelines such as Houdini, 3ds Max, and Maya.
- Strong knowledge of PBR workflows, real-time rendering, shaders, lighting, and performance optimization.
- Ability to work autonomously and deliver high-impact results.
Culture & Benefits
- Company-paid medical healthcare including dental, vision, and mental health support.
- 26 days vacation, 10 sick days, 12 holidays, and menstrual leave.
- 401K with employer matching and Lifestyle Spending Account.
- Flexible working hours and dog-friendly office environment.
- International and diverse team with no dress code.
- Professional growth through trainings, workshops, and courses.