Senior Previz Artist

Game Companies; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 174,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-paid medical healthcare (dent/

401K with employer matching

LSA stipend for wellness and home/offf

Job summary

CD PROJEKT RED in Boston is seeking a Senior Previz Artist to help shape cinematic sequences for Cyberpunk 2. You will create previz that aligns with the director's vision, using staging, cameras, and editing to communicate emotion and action.

Join a collaborative team working across cinematic design, animation, and gameplay visualization in a hybrid in-office role in the Boston area.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience as a Previz Artist, Cinematic Artist, Layout Artist, or similar in games, film, or animation.
• Strong portfolio showing authored cinematic sequences with camera work, staging, composition, editing, and visual storytelling.
• Ability to take a sequence from script or brief to a complete previz communicating story, performance, pacing and tone.
• Experience creating and animating cameras for cinematic sequences.
• Hands-on experience with motion capture data and character animation.
• Understanding of acting with strong posing, timing, blocking and character performance.
• Strong command of cinematography and editing evidenced by past work.
• Experience visualizing gameplay or interactive sequences while respecting gameplay rules and design intent.
• Ability to iterate quickly on visual solutions while maintaining high quality.
• Ability to learn new tools and pipelines rapidly and apply them in production.
• Track record of ownership from initial brief to finished sequence.
• Ability to thrive in a demanding, iterative production environment.

Responsibilities

• Creating previz for gameplay, cinematic, and cutscene concepts to help teams visualize ideas.
• Creating placeholder character animation communicating action, timing, and intention.
• Establishing pacing, staging, composition, and camera work for visual direction in later design.
• Exploring and iterating on visual solutions as gameplay and narrative evolve.
• Collaborating with Cinematic Designers, Animators, Quest Designers, Writers, and Directors to convey intended experience.

Skills

Previz

Cinematic art

Layout art

Camera animation

Motion capture

Character animation

Cinematography

Editing

Game visualization

Iterative development

Ownership of sequences

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!

Game Development

• 5+ years
• 3D Art

Job Description

We're looking for a Senior Previz Artist to join our Boston Hub to work on Cyberpunk 2. In this position you will be responsible for creating complete movie sequences and shots that help support the director's vision through the appropriate use of staging, blocking, cameras, composition, motion, and editing.

Together, with our storytellers, you will create scenes that are compelling and emotional or spectacular and bursting with action. We have them all!

Responsibilities

• Creating previz for gameplay, cinematic, and cutscene concepts before they are fully implemented, helping teams visualize how ideas could work and feel in the game.
• Creating placeholder character animation that clearly communicates action, intention, and timing.
• Establishing strong pacing, staging, composition, and camera work so previz provides a clear visual direction for later scene design and layout.
• Exploring and quickly iterating on different visual solutions as gameplay, narrative, and cinematic ideas evolve.
• Working with Cinematic Designers, Animators, Quest Designers, Writers, and Directors to make sure the previz communicates the intended experience.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience as a Previz Artist, Cinematic Artist, Layout Artist, or in a comparable role in games, film, or animation.
• A strong portfolio demonstrating authored cinematic sequences, with clear examples of camera work, staging, composition, editing, and visual storytelling.
• Proven ability to take a sequence from script or creative brief to a complete previz that clearly communicates the intended story, performance, pacing, and tone.
• Professional experience creating and animating cameras for cinematic sequences.
• Hands-on experience working with motion capture data and character animation.
• Demonstrated understanding of acting, with strong judgment in posing, timing, blocking, and character performance.
• Strong command of cinematography and editing, demonstrated through previous professional work.
• Experience visualizing gameplay or interactive sequences while respecting gameplay rules, player perspective, and design intent.
• Ability to work quickly through multiple iterations while maintaining a high quality bar and responding effectively to direction.
• Ability to independently identify and solve visual and technical problems rather than relying on fully defined solutions.
• Proven ability to learn new tools and pipelines quickly and apply them in production.
• A track record of taking ownership of sequences, pushing their quality beyond the initial brief, and carrying work through to a finished state.
• Ability to work effectively in a demanding and highly iterative production environment.

Additional Information

This job requires working in Boston, US. Working mode: in-office in a hybrid or full-time capacity. As part of our pre-employment process, candidates selected for this position will be required to complete a background check in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.

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.
• 401K 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.

Estimated pay range for this position:

$95,000 - $174,200 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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Project: Cyberpunk 2