About the role
Company Description
To create revolutionary, story-driven RPGs which go straight to the hearts of gamers — this is our mission.
Job Description
We’re looking for a Senior VFX Artist to join the CD PROJEKT RED team dedicated to crafting the studio’s first-ever original IP and video game, codenamed Project Hadar. We believe the universe we are creating is one bursting with limitless potential, and we want you to help us broaden and utilize it, making sure it not only matches gamers’ high expectations set by past CD PROJEKT RED titles but exceeds them.
As a Senior VFX Artist, you will play an important role in defining and delivering high-quality visual effects for Project Hadar. Working closely with artists, designers, programmers, and other disciplines, you will create, prototype, and optimize real-time VFX while contributing to workflows, sharing your expertise, and helping push the visual quality of the project.
If you enjoy solving technical and artistic challenges, taking ownership of your work, and exploring new possibilities in real-time VFX, we'd love to hear from you.
Daily Responsibilities
- Create, prototype, implement, and optimize high-quality visual effects in Unreal Engine 5.
- Develop particle systems and real-time VFX that support gameplay, characters, cinematics, and environments.
- Collaborate with artists, designers, programmers, and other disciplines to deliver cohesive player experiences.
- Contribute to the development and improvement of VFX workflows and pipelines.
- Research, prototype, and explore new techniques and technologies to enhance visual quality and production efficiency.
- Ensure VFX content meets quality, performance, and memory budgets.
- Debug, profile, and optimize visual effects throughout development.
- Share knowledge, provide technical guidance, and support the growth of fellow team members.
Qualifications
- Demonstrated professional experience creating real-time visual effects for games.
- Strong artistic sensibility, with a sharp eye for detail, composition, and motion.
- Strong knowledge of Unreal Engine 5.
- Expertise in real-time simulations and optimization.
- Advanced skills with VFX tools and pipelines, including Niagara.
- Understanding of rendering techniques, shaders, lighting, and real-time graphics.
- Strong understanding of performance optimization for real-time VFX.
- Commitment to taking ownership, sharing knowledge, and driving work independently.
- Curiosity and willingness to learn, experiment, and continuously improve.
- Clear and empathetic communication skills.
- Fluent English, written and spoken.
Nice to Have
- Experience with 3D software such as Houdini, Maya, or Blender is a plus.
- Experience with Blueprint scripting in Unreal Engine.
Note: Please include a portfolio with your application. Applications without a portfolio cannot be considered.
Working Conditions and Location
- Working mode: In-office in a hybrid or full-time capacity in Warsaw, Poland.
- Relocation: Required.
Relocation Support
- Relocation package: Flight ticket, company apartment for your first month, relocating your pet and family, shipping your belongings.
- Relocation assistance: Processing of legalization operations and tax settlements.
- Language support: Polish lessons for foreign employees and their spouse or partner.
Health and Well-Being
- Medical: Private medical healthcare with a selection of plans including dental care and unlimited rehabilitation; accessible for partners and relatives.
- Insurance: Comprehensive life insurance and pension plans.
- Health screenings: Annual screenings for cancer prevention.
- Mental health: Free psychological and psychiatrist support and various well-being initiatives.
- Fitness: Sports card for access to sporting and fitness facilities.
- Support Policies:
- Menstrual leave: One extra day off for employees who menstruate.
- RED Parents Network: Support for working parents, including childcare benefits and family-friendly events.
- RED Summer Camp for Kids: Paid summer program for children aged 5–12.
- Leave: 20 to 26 days of holiday per year and paid sick leave.
Perks and Professional Growth
- Welcome: A welcome pack filled with goodies.
- Training: Access to workshops, trainings, knowledge-sharing initiatives, online tutorials, and e-learning classes.
- Cafeteria Platform: Access to subscription benefits, additional medical packages, vouchers, and codes for shops, cinemas, and public transport reimbursement.
- Extras: Gifts for newborn rebels and regular company swag.
Social Activities and Life in the Office
- Pet Policy: Dog-friendly office.
- Socials: Regular gatherings at the studio.
- Facilities:
- Healthy canteen selections.
- International working environment.
- Sustainability initiatives including electric car charging points and green zones.
- Bicycle parking, repair equipment, and showers.
- On-site gym with climbing wall, Gym Assistant, yoga, and boxing classes.
- Dress Code: No dress-code; casual atmosphere.
Compensation and Contract
- Estimated pay range: 20 100 – 31 790 PLN gross monthly.
- Type of contract: Employment Contract (Umowa o pracę).