About the role
Company Description
To create revolutionary, story-driven RPGs which go straight to the hearts of gamers — this is our mission. Explore social media, the YouTube channel, and Beyond the Game Blog for behind-the-scenes insights and stories from team members.
Job Description
The team is crafting the studio’s first-ever original IP and video game, codenamed Project Hadar. As a Lead VFX Artist, you will play a key role in shaping the visual identity and future of the project. Responsibilities include building and fostering a strong VFX team, leading R&D development projects, designing efficient pipelines, and closely collaborating with other teams.
Daily Responsibilities
- 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 our game in Unreal Engine 5.
- Collaborate with multiple disciplines to support gameplay, characters, cinematics, environments, with VFX requirements.
- Work with directors and Production to craft project vision and estimate workloads.
- Research new and innovative workflows, push what is possible in VFX.
- Ensure VFX content is performant and within budgets.
Qualifications
- 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 in 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 with 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 is a plus.
- Experience with Blueprint scripting in Unreal Engine.
Requirement: Candidates must include a portfolio in their application. Applications without a portfolio will not be considered.
Additional Information
Working Mode
- In-office in a hybrid or full-time capacity in Warsaw, Poland.
- Relocation is required.
Relocation Support
- Relocation package: flight ticket, company apartment for your first month, relocating your pet and family, shipping your belongings.
- Relocation assistance: processing legalization operations and tax settlements.
- Polish lessons for foreign employees and their spouse or partner.
- Paid Leave: from 20 to 26 days of holiday per year, and paid sick leave.
Health & Well-Being
- Private medical healthcare: selection of plans with dental care and unlimited rehabilitation, accessible for partner and relatives.
- Life insurance: comprehensive pension and insurance plans.
- Annual screenings for cancer prevention.
- Psychological and psychiatrist care: free mental health support and wellbeing initiatives.
- Sports card: access to sporting and fitness facilities.
- Menstrual leave: one extra day off when experiencing period pain.
- RED Parents Network: support for working parents, including childcare benefits and family-friendly events.
- RED Summer Camp for Kids: program for children aged 5–12, majoritively paid by the company.
Perks & Professional Growth
- Welcome pack.
- Trainings, lectures, and courses: workshops, knowledge-sharing, online tutorials, and e-learning.
- Cafeteria platform: subscription benefits, additional medical packages, or vouchers for shops, cinemas, and public transport reimbursement.
- Gifts for newborn rebels and regular company swag.
Social Activities & Life in the Office
- Dog-friendly office.
- Social events: gatherings to unwind and play games.
- Healthy selections: canteens.
- International working environment.
- Sustainability commitments: electric car charging points, green zones.
- Bicycle facilities: designated space, repair equipment, and showers.
- Onsite gym: includes climbing wall, daily Gym Assistant support, and yoga and boxing classes.
- No dress-code policy.
Compensation and Contract
- Estimated pay range: 33 800 – 46 475 PLN gross monthly.
- Long term incentive program: option to purchase CDPR stock after the vesting period.
- Type of contract: Employment Contract (Umowa o pracę).