Lead VFX Artist

CD Projekt; Warszawa; On-site; PLN 80,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Private medical healthcare

Psychological care

Multisport card

Relocation package

Paid Leave

Trainings and workshops

Dog-friendly office

Social events

Healthy snacks

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking studio as a Lead VFX Artist for an exciting new project! This role offers the chance to shape the visual identity of an original IP while leading a talented team. You'll collaborate across disciplines to create stunning effects that elevate gameplay and storytelling. With a commitment to innovation, you'll push the boundaries of what's possible in game design. Enjoy a dynamic work environment with flexible hours, relocation support, and a range of perks that prioritize your well-being and professional growth. If you're passionate about crafting immersive experiences, this opportunity is for you!

Qualifications

• 6+ years in gaming with strong leadership in VFX.
• Expertise in Unreal Engine 5 and 3D software.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor VFX artists, fostering innovation.
• Develop and optimize VFX workflows for the game.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Communication

Fluent English

Education

Experience in the gaming industry

Tools

Unreal Engine 5

3D software (Max, Maya, Blender)

Job description

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.

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 6 years of experience in the gaming industry.
• Strong leadership experience, including 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).

Additional Information

Working mode

• Relocation to Warsaw is required.
• Office-First: working primarily from the Warsaw studio in a full-time or hybrid mode.

Relocation support

• Relocation package – flight ticket, company apartment for your first month, relocating your pet, shipping your belongings: it’s all covered.
• Relocation assistance — processing your legalization operations for you, assistance with finding residence, tax settlements, helping out with translations if needed.
• Polish lessons for foreign employees — and for your spouse or partner, too.
• Paid Leave — from 20 to 26 days of holiday for every team member per year, paid sick leave, and paid maternity & paternity leave.

Perks & Professional Growth

• Flexible working hours — start your workday anytime between 8:00 and 10:00 AM.
• A welcome pack filled with goodies — to help you feel right at home once you join the team.
• Trainings, lectures and courses — internal workshops, external training for each employee, ‘Meet a star’ events, knowledge-sharing initiatives, online tutorials, and e-learning classes are all available.
• Merch — gifts for newborn rebels and regular chances to nab some cool swag!

Health & Well-being

• Private medical healthcare — a selection of medical plans with dental care to choose from, which are also accessible for your partner and relatives.
• Psychological care — free mental health support and various well-being webinars.
• Multisport card — gain access to a wide number of sporting and fitness facilities across the city.

Social Activities & Life in the Office

• Dog-friendly office — dog owner? Bring your pooch with you and look after them while working!
• Social events — we host regular gatherings at the studio where we can all unwind, play games, and just have some fun together.
• Healthy selections — organic fruit, snacks, muesli, organic honey, vegan milk, and speciality coffee are all at your disposal around the studio.
• Truly international working environment — a chance to meet and work with a diverse selection of people from all around the world.

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Company 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 our YouTube channel where we share behind-the-scenes insights and stories direct from our team members!