Senior VFX Artist

Company Description

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 and Beyond the Game Blog where we share behind-the-scenes insights and stories direct from our team members!

Job Description

CD PROJEKT RED is looking for a Senior VFX Artist to join our studio to work on Cyberpunk 2, the follow-up to Cyberpunk 2077 and the next major video game in the Cyberpunk franchise. The ideal candidate brings strong proficiency and professional experience, attention to detail, and a passion for creating exceptional assets that drive the next generation of high-fidelity VFX in games.

Daily Responsibilities

• Create high-quality, real-time visual effects across a variety of VFX types.
• Collaborate with teams across disciplines to support gameplay, cinematics, and environments with top-tier VFX.
• Partner with peers to innovate and research new workflows, tools, and techniques that push real-time VFX forward.
• Deliver VFX work that performs well and aligns with technical budgets.
• Populate environments with engaging and accessible VFX.
• Help foster a culture of creativity, trust, and technical excellence.
• Work with department leads and production to estimate and plan work effectively.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in real-time VFX creation (typically 5+ years).
• A portfolio demonstrating strong skills in game VFX creation.
• Experience with both real-time and baked simulations.
• Familiarity with VFX tools and pipelines (e.g., Houdini, Max, Maya).
• Expertise in Unreal Engine 5, Niagara, and related systems.
• Understanding of PBR concepts, real-time rendering, shaders, and lighting.
• Experience optimizing performance for real-time VFX.
• Creative and strategic problem-solving skills.
• Proactive contribution to shared goals and willingness to share knowledge.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to various audiences.

Candidates should include a portfolio in their application. Applications without a portfolio will not be considered.

Additional Information

Working mode

• Office-First: working primarily from the Warsaw office. Our team works primarily from our Warsaw office, so we give priority to candidates who are open to relocating to 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, shipping your belongings — it’s all covered. 
• Relocation assistance — processing your legalization operations for you, assistance with finding residence, 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.

Health & Well-Being

• Life insurance — comprehensive pension and insurance plans to protect you and your loved ones.
• Annual budget for medical expenses (for those working outside Poland).
• Psychological and psychiatrist care — free mental health support and various well-being webinars.
• Paid Leave — from 20 to 26 days of holiday for every team member per year, and paid sick leave.
• Gym Membership Reimbursement.
• Menstrual Leave — employees who menstruate can take one extra day off each month when experiencing period pain.
• RED Parents Network — support for working parents, including childcare benefits, and family-friendly events.

Perks & Professional Growth

• Flexible working hours — start your workday anytime between 8 and 10 AM (CET).
• REDs have access to the cafeteria platform through which they can receive vouchers and codes to shops, cinemas, and public transport reimbursement.
• Training, lectures and courses — internal workshops, external training for each employee, knowledge-sharing initiatives, online tutorials, and e-learning classes are all available. There’s always something to learn!
• Gifts for newborn rebels and regular chances to nab some cool swag!

Social Activities & Life in the Office

• Dog-friendly office — 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 — ​​our canteens offer a range of healthy meals.
• 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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