Lead VFX Artist

CD PROJEKT RED is a company creating revolutionary, story-driven RPGs. They are working on their first-ever original IP and video game, codenamed Project Hadar.

• At least 8 years of experience in the gaming industry with at least 2 years in a leadership capacity.
• Experience contributing to the successful shipment of at least one AAA title.
• Experience mentoring and guiding VFX artists.
• Excellent knowledge of Unreal Engine 5.
• Commitment to taking ownership, setting goals, exchanging knowledge, and driving initiatives independently.
• Experience with both real-time and baked simulation.
• Knowledge of standard 3D software: Max, Maya, or Blender.
• Understanding of rendering techniques, real-time shaders, and lighting.
• Understanding of performance and optimization.
• Fluent English (both written and spoken).

Nice to have:

• Experience with Houdini.
• Experience with Blueprint scripting in Unreal Engine.

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

• Recruiting, leading, mentoring, and guiding VFX artists, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence.
• Developing and optimizing VFX workflows.
• Prototyping, researching, and integrating particle effects for the game in Unreal Engine 5.
• Collaborating with multiple disciplines to support gameplay, characters, cinematics, and environments with VFX requirements.
• Working with directors and Production to craft project vision and estimate workloads.
• Researching new and innovative workflows and pushing the limits of VFX possibilities.
• Ensuring VFX content is performant and within budgets.

Position requires working in Warsaw hub with hybrid working mode available. Relocation to Poland is required. Applications without a portfolio will not be considered.