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 Lead 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 Lead VFX Artist, you will play a key role in shaping the visual identity and future of Project Hadar. Your responsibilities will include building and fostering a strong VFX team, leading R&D development projects, designing efficient pipelines, and closely collaborating with other teams.
If you are a leader who thrives on solving complex challenges, taking ownership, and is passionate about pushing the limits of what's possible in games, we’d love to hear from you. This position requires working in our Warsaw Hub. Hybrid working mode available.
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 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).
Note: Candidates should 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 your 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 medical plans with dental care and unlimited rehabilitation; accessible for partner and relatives.
- Life insurance: comprehensive pension and insurance plans.
- Annual screenings for cancer prevention covered by the company.
- Psychological and psychiatrist care: free mental health support and various well-being initiatives.
- Sports card: access to sporting and fitness facilities.
- Menstrual leave: one extra day off for employees who menstruate 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 initiatives, online tutorials, and e-learning classes.
- Cafeteria platform: subscription benefits, additional medical packages, vouchers, and codes to shops, cinemas, and public transport reimbursement.
- Gifts for newborn rebels and access to company swag.
Social Activities & Life in the Office
- Dog-friendly office.
- Regular social gatherings.
- Healthy food options in canteens.
- International working environment.
- Sustainability initiatives: electric car charging points and green zones.
- Bicycle infrastructure: designated space, repair equipment, and showers.
- Onsite gym: climbing wall, daily Gym Assistant support, and yoga/boxing classes.
- No dress-code.
Compensation
- Estimated pay range: 33 800 – 46 475 PLN gross monthly.
- Incentives: Eligible for a long term incentive program (option to purchase CDPR stock after the vesting period).
- Type of contract: Employment Contract (Umowa o pracę).