Senior VFX Artist

CD Projekt; Canada; Hybrid; CAD 108,000 - 163,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading video game studio is seeking a Senior VFX Artist to join their team for Cyberpunk 2. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in real-time VFX and expertise in Unreal Engine 5, Houdini, and related tools. Responsibilities include creating high-quality visual effects and collaborating with cross-disciplinary teams to support gameplay and cinematics. This position offers hybrid or fully remote work options along with comprehensive healthcare benefits, leave policies, and a dynamic working environment.

Benefits

Company-paid medical healthcare

Free mental health support

20 days paid holiday

RRSP with employer matching

Menstrual leave

Trainings and workshops

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in real-time VFX.
• Experience with both real-time and baked simulations.
• Strong understanding of shaders and lighting.

Responsibilities

• Create high-quality real-time visual effects.
• Collaborate with teams across disciplines.
• Partner with peers to innovate new workflows.

Skills

Real-time VFX creation

Experience with simulations

Familiarity with Houdini

Expertise in Unreal Engine 5

Understanding of PBR concepts

Creative problem-solving

Strong communication

Tools

Houdini

Max

Maya

Niagara

Job 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 ourYouTube channel andBeyond 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).
• 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

The application window for this position will close by 05/31/2026.

This job can be hybrid/in-office or fully remote.

• Company-paid medical healthcare (dental, vision, and mental).
• Free mental health support, including access to counseling, psychiatric care, and a variety of well-being webinars.
• Paid leave — 20 days of holiday per year (26 days after two years).
• RRSP with employer matching.
• Menstrual leave — employees who menstruate can take one extra day off when experiencing period pain.
• RED Parents Network — support for working parents, including childcare benefits, and family-friendly events.
• Trainings, lectures, and courses — internal workshops, knowledge-sharing initiatives, online tutorials, and e-learning classes are all available.
• A welcome pack filled with goodies — to help you feel right at home once you join the team.

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.
• Truly international working environment — a chance to meet and work with a diverse selection of people from all around the world.
• No dress-code — we like to keep it casual.

This position is a new role.

Estimated pay range for this position: $108 100 - $162 200CAD annually

At CD PROJEKT RED compensation for our roles in North America are determined based on competitive market data, geographic location, and individual factors tied to business needs. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. Final offers are dependent on job-related factors like experience, qualifications, and location.

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