Senior Environment Artist

CD PROJEKT RED; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 89,100 - 147,100; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Company-paid medical healthcare

Paid leave — 26 days of vacation, 10 sick days, & 12 calendar holidays

Lifestyle Spending Account – $100 per month

Dog-friendly office

Job summary

A leading gaming company located in Boston is seeking a Senior Environment Artist to play a vital role in the development of Cyberpunk 2. This role involves crafting atmospheric storytelling environments, collaborating with fellow artists, and owning the visual identity of the game. The ideal candidate will have over 6 years of experience, mastery of Unreal Engine, and valuable skills in industry-standard tools like Blender and Substance. The position offers competitive pay, flexible working hours, and comprehensive health benefits.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of relevant professional experience (or equivalent skill demonstrated through work or portfolio).
• Mastery of Unreal Engine.
• Expert sense of scale, proportions, and composition.
• Strong knowledge of physically based rendering (PBR).
• Creativity and excellent eye for detail.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute environment art from city districts to high-detail interiors.
• Collaborate with Art Directors and Art Leads.
• Create photorealistic materials and architectural kits.
• Mentor and provide feedback to other artists.

Skills

Unreal Engine

Blender

Substance Painter

Substance Designer

Maya

3D Studio Max

Color theory and lighting

Procedural material creation

Problem solving

Teamwork

Education

6+ years of relevant professional experience

Tools

Photoshop

Job description

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!

Job Description

Join CD PROJEKT RED as a Senior Environment Artist and play a pivotal role in the development of Cyberpunk 2. You will craft the future of atmospheric storytelling and serve as a key architect through world building. We are looking for an experienced artist who thrives on collaboration and teamwork. You will own the skyline to the streets, defining the visual identity of Cyberpunk 2.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute environment art from sprawling city districts to intimate, high-detail interiors.
• Collaborate with the Art Directors and Art Leads to maintain artistic consistency and vision for the game while building captivating worlds.
• Create industry leading Architectural kits fitting Cyberpunk 2 art styles, covering both modeling, texturing and world building.
• Create photorealistic materials for different uses (tiling, decals, etc.) in a variety of tools. Utilizing an excellent understanding of physically based rendering, art direction, and player guidance.
• Collaborate effectively with the entire Cyberpunk 2 team, across disciplines. Strong communication skills are highly valued and a team-first attitude.
• Maintaining and improving production methods and optimizing pipelines while meeting deadlines.
• Mentoring and providing feedback to other artists.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of relevant professional experience (or equivalent skill demonstrated through work or portfolio).
• Mastery of Unreal Engine.
• Industry leading DCC skills with Blender, Substance Painter & Designer.
• Maya & 3D Studio Max are valued however Blender is our primary 3D modeling package.
• Expert sense of scale, proportions and composition.
• Strong knowledge of color theory and lighting.
• Strong skills in procedural material creation software (Adobe Substance 3D Designer).
• Strong knowledge of physically based rendering (PBR).
• Strong awareness of the role materials play in constructing the final frame and how materials fit in a project’s context.
• Creativity and an excellent eye for detail.
• Strong problem solving skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Passion for games.

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

• An understanding of level design principles.
• Experience with Google workplace, Miro, Jira, Confluence, P4V.
• Experience with photogrammetry & sculpting.
• Experience with procedural content creation.

Additional Information

The application window for this position will close by 04/30/2026.

Health & Well-Being

• 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 — 26 days of vacation, 10 sick days, & 12 calendar holidays per year.
• RRSP with employer matching.
• Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA) – $100 per month to use towards fitness, wellness, internet, home office equipment, learning, streaming services, and more.
• 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.

Perks & Professional Growth

• Flexible working hours.
• 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

$89,100 - $147,100 USD 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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