Senior Technical Artist

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

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Senior Technical Artist, contributing to groundbreaking projects in a collaborative environment. Your expertise in Unreal Engine 5 will be pivotal in enhancing tools and processes, ensuring high-quality asset integration, and mentoring fellow artists. This role offers the chance to work remotely while enjoying a vibrant company culture that values creativity and innovation. With a focus on professional growth, flexible hours, and a supportive team atmosphere, this position is perfect for those looking to make a significant impact in the gaming industry.

Benefits

Company paid medical healthcare

20 days paid leave

401K with employer matching

Gym Membership Reimbursement

Flexible working hours

Internal workshops and courses

Dog-friendly office

Welcome pack with goodies

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a technical art role within the games industry.
• Excellent knowledge of Unreal Engine 5 and tool development.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with teams to meet creative and technical goals.
• Develop tools for Unreal Engine 5 focusing on efficiency.

Skills

Unreal Engine 5

C++

Python

Technical Art

Asset Integration

Content Performance Optimization

Communication Skills

Education

5+ years in Technical Art

Tools

Blender

Autodesk Maya

Substance Painter

Job description

Job Description

CD PROJEKT RED is looking for a Senior Technical Artist to join our studio to work on Project Orion, the follow-up to Cyberpunk 2077. In this role you will contribute to the research and development of our in-house tools and help establish and develop processes and procedures within Unreal Engine 5 to enable content development teams to meet our creative and technical goals.

Daily Responsibilities:

• Collaborate closely with art directors, engineers, content designers, and artists to achieve the project's creative and technical goals.
• Develop tools and processes that enhance Unreal Engine 5 focusing on scalability, efficiency, and ease of use.
• Researching and integrating new features in Unreal Engine 5.
• Ensure high-quality asset integration while maintaining performance and memory efficiency.
• Identify and address bottlenecks in the art workflows ensuring a smooth development process.
• Write high-quality code that is optimized, bug-free, and aligned with project goals.
• Documentation, training, and guidance for development teams.
• Mentoring and guiding technical artists, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of professional experience in a technical art role within the games industry.
• Excellent knowledge of Unreal Engine 5
• Demonstrable experience using and developing tools that help aid the Unreal content creation process (Blueprints, PCG, Editor Utility Widgets, Editor Scripts, Geometry Scripting, and Slate Editor Tools).
• Familiarity with procedural content systems.
• Experience in tool development and automation using C++ and/or Python.
• Strong understanding of content performance/memory optimization process and procedures.
• Experience working within content creation software (Blender, Autodesk Maya, Substance Painter).
• Ability to think creatively and strategically to overcome complex technical challenges and drive innovation in technology.
• Demonstrated commitment to taking ownership, setting goals, exchanging knowledge and driving initiatives independently.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Nice to have:

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

• Solid understanding of GPU workflows (lighting, rendering, compute shaders), especially using Unreal Engine 5.
• Experience in network automation, batching, and packaged environment setups.

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!