Senior VFX Artist

the hive; Warszawa; Hybrid; PLN 224,000 - 355,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical healthcare

Life insurance

Annual health screenings

Mental health support

Sports card

Relocation package

Polish lessons for foreign employees

Onsite gym and wellness facilities

Job summary

CD PROJEKT RED in Warsaw invites a Senior VFX Artist to craft high-quality real-time visual effects for Project Hadar using Unreal Engine 5. You will prototype, optimize, and implement VFX that support gameplay, cinematics, and environments, collaborating with artists, designers, and programmers.

The role requires a strong artistic sensibility, expert knowledge of Unreal Engine 5, Niagara, and performance optimization, with fluency in English; hybrid work arrangement in Warsaw and relocation

Qualifications

• Experience creating real-time VFX for games.
• Strong eye for detail, composition, and motion.
• Excellent knowledge of Unreal Engine 5 and Niagara.
• Ability to optimize VFX for performance and memory budgets.

Responsibilities

• Create, prototype, implement, and optimize high-quality VFX in Unreal Engine 5.
• Develop particle systems and real-time VFX for gameplay, characters, cinematics, and environments.
• Collaborate with artists, designers, programmers, and other disciplines.
• Contribute to VFX workflows and pipelines; research new techniques.

Skills

Unreal Engine 5

Real-time VFX

Niagara

Shaders

Performance optimization

Artistic eye

English fluency

Tools

Houdini

Maya

Blender

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.

(This position requires working in our Warsaw Hub. Hybrid working mode available.)

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.

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. It’s all covered.
• Relocation assistance - processing your legalization operations for you and tax settlements - all you need to feel right at home is taken care of.
• Polish lessons for foreign employees - and for your spouse or partner, too.

Health & Well-Being

• Private medical healthcare - a selection of medical plans with dental care and unlimited rehabilitation to choose from, which are also accessible for your partner and relatives.
• Life insurance - comprehensive pension and insurance plans to protect you and your loved ones.
• Annual screenings for cancer prevention covered by the company.
• Psychological and psychiatrist care - free mental health support and various well-being initiatives.
• Sports card - gain access to a wide number of sporting and fitness facilities across the city.
• 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.
• RED Summer Camp for Kids - a fun summer program for children aged 5-12, majoritively paid by the company.
• Polish lessons for foreign employees - and for your spouse or partner, too.
• Paid Leave - from 20 to 26 days of holiday per year, and paid sick leave.

Perks & Professional Growth

• A welcome pack filled with goodies - to help you feel right at home once you join the team.
• Trainings, lectures, and courses - workshops and trainings for each employee, knowledge-sharing initiatives, online tutorials, and e-learning classes are all available. There’s always something to learn!
• REDs have access to the cafeteria platform through which they can receive subscription benefits, additional medical packages or vouchers and codes to shops, cinemas, and public transport reimbursement.
• Gifts for newborn rebels and regular chances to nab some cool swag!

Social Activities & Life in the Office

• Dog-friendly office - dog owner? Bring your pooch with you and look after them while working! There’s always a furry friend or two to meet at the studio.
• Social events - we host regular gatherings at the studio where we can all unwind, play games, and just have some fun together.
• Healthy selections - canteens.
• Truly international working environment - a chance to meet and work with a diverse selection of people from all around the world.
• Sustainability is an ongoing commitment for us, and our campus has electric car charging points, green zones, and much more. Read all about it on our Beyond the Game Blog.
• A designated space for your bicycle, as well as bicycle repair equipment and showers available whenever you need them.
• An onsite, well-equipped gym with a climbing wall, daily Gym Assistant support, and yoga and boxing classes.
• No dress-code - we like to keep it casual.

Estimated pay range for this position: 20 100 - 31 790 PLN gross monthly. Final offers are dependent on job-related factors like experience and qualifications.
Type of contract: Employment Contract ("Umowa o pracę").

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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 and Beyond the Game Blog where we share behind-the-scenes insights and stories direct from our team members!