Expert Technical Artist - Graphics

CD Projekt; Boston (MA); Remote; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative studio is seeking an Expert Technical Artist to elevate the visual quality of their upcoming project. This role involves collaborating with a talented team to achieve ambitious artistic goals while utilizing cutting-edge technology. Your expertise in rendering, shading, and real-time graphics will be crucial in developing high-quality visuals. Enjoy a flexible work environment with a focus on professional growth and well-being, including a dog-friendly office and a commitment to work-life balance. Join a passionate team dedicated to creating unforgettable gaming experiences.

Benefits

Company paid medical healthcare

20 days of paid leave

401K with employer matching

Gym Membership Reimbursement

Flexible working hours

Internal workshops and e-learning

Merchandise gifts

Welcome pack with goodies

Dog-friendly office

International working environment

Qualifications

• 7+ years in video games industry with focus on rendering and graphics.
• Expertise in shader programming and GPU workflows using Unreal Engine 5.
• Strong communication skills to convey complex concepts.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with teams to align rendering approaches with creative goals.
• Prototype and extend rendering systems within Unreal Engine 5.
• Identify and resolve rendering performance concerns.

Skills

Rendering

Shading

Lighting

VFX

Real-time graphics

HLSL

GPU workflows

Shader programming

Communication skills

Creative problem solving

Tools

Unreal Engine 5

PIX

RenderDoc

Unreal Insights

C++

Python

Job description

Job Description

CD PROJEKT RED is looking for an Expert Technical Artist with a focus in Graphics to join our studio in Boston to work on Cyberpunk 2, the follow-up to Cyberpunk 2077. You will bring your years of expertise, artistic and programming skills, attention to detail, and passion for creating outstanding visuals that deliver on our ambitious artistic and technical goals.

Daily Responsibilities:

• Work closely with graphics engineers, designers, artists and other developers to understand visual targets and ensure all aspects of our rendering approach are aligned to deliver on our creative and technical goals.
• Look-development to establish and breakdown high bar visual targets developing processes and procedures mapping to real-time execution.
• Prototype, test, and extend rendering systems within Unreal Engine 5.
• Research emerging rendering trends and advancements.
• Develop and maintain procedures that manage visual coherence and integration of elements across scalability targets.
• Identify, investigate, troubleshoot, and resolve rendering and performance related concerns.
• Collaborate in establishing and maintaining GPU budgets/targets and content memory allocations providing guidance and assistance to content developers.
• Develop gyms and unit tests to support artist deployment of optimised and performant content.
• Foster cross-functional collaboration to ensure developed solutions contribute effectively to all systemic components.
• Partner, mentor and guide our art team in best practices and technical approaches to building and rendering our world.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7+ years of experience in the video games industry with a focus and passion for rendering, shading, lighting, vfx, and/or realtime graphics.
• Solid understanding of GPU workflows (lighting, rendering, compute shaders), especially using Unreal Engine 5.
• Demonstrable professional experience developing functional and efficient shaders and materials that meet both visual and real-time performance requirements.
• Strong HLSL, GSL, or similar shader programming expertise.
• Professional experience with node based shading systems.
• Familiarity with Direct 12 or similar graphics API.
• Proven track record of building scalable lighting, shading, and material pipelines.
• Experience with profiling tools such as PIX, RenderDoc, Unreal Insights, or similar.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Demonstrated commitment to taking ownership, setting goals, exchanging knowledge and driving initiatives independently.
• Ability to think creatively and strategically to overcome complex technical challenges and drive innovation in technology.

Nice to Have:

(Please note that these skills are not required to apply for the position)

• Experience in tool development and automation using C++ or Python.

Additional Information

This job can be fully remote from the USA or Canada.

Health & Well-being

• Company paid medical healthcare (dental vision & mental).
• Paid Leave — 20 days of holiday for every team member per year (26 days after two years).
• No dress-code — we like to keep it casual.
• 401K with employer matching.
• Gym Membership Reimbursement.

Perks & Professional Growth

• Flexible working hours.
• Trainings, lectures and courses — internal workshops, knowledge-sharing initiatives, online tutorials, and e-learning classes are all available. There’s always something to learn!
• Merch — gifts for newborn rebels and regular chances to nab some cool swag!
• 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 — 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.
• 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!