Senior Technical Artist - Tools & Pipeline

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

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Senior Technical Artist, focusing on innovative tools and pipelines for game development. You'll collaborate with designers and developers to create and enhance applications that streamline workflows and drive creativity. This role not only allows you to showcase your technical skills in C++, C#, and Python but also empowers you to contribute to the development of cutting-edge RPGs. Enjoy a flexible work environment, competitive benefits, and the opportunity to work remotely from the USA or Canada. If you're passionate about pushing the boundaries of game development, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

Company-paid medical healthcare

Paid leave — 20 days of holiday per year

401K with employer matching

Gym membership reimbursement

Flexible working hours

Training and workshops

Merchandise and swag for team members

Dog-friendly office

Welcome pack for new hires

Qualifications

• 5+ years as a tools & pipeline developer or technical artist in gaming.
• Strong coding skills in C++, C#, and Python for tool development.
• Experience with content creation software and processes.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with teams to develop tools and pipelines for game development.
• Enhance Digital Content Creation applications for performance and efficiency.
• Provide documentation and training for development teams.

Skills

C++

C#

Python

Digital Content Creation tools

API Development

Network Automation

Creative Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Maya

Motionbuilder

Blender

Substance Painter

Unreal Engine 5

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

Job Description

CD PROJEKT RED is looking for a Senior Technical Artist with a focus on Tools and Pipelines to join our studio to work on Project Orion, the follow-up to Cyberpunk 2077. In this role, you will help contribute to the research and development of our in-house tools and pipeline solutions to enable development teams to meet our creative and technical goals.

Daily Responsibilities:

• Work closely with designers, artists, and other developers to understand their needs and ensure the tools and pipelines meet those needs.
• Extend and enhance Digital Content Creation applications such as Maya, Motionbuilder, or other DCC applications.
• Ensure tools scale without sacrificing performance, maintaining efficient workflows for content teams.
• Write high-quality, optimized, bug-free code aligned with project goals.
• Prototype, research, extend, and integrate in-house tools and third-party solutions used by our content development teams.
• Provide documentation, training, and guidance for development teams.
• Foster cross-functional collaboration to ensure developed tools and pipelines contribute effectively to all game systems and components.

Qualifications:

• At least 5 years of professional experience as a tools & pipeline developer or technical artist within the game or film industry.
• Strong experience in C++, C#, and/or Python for tool/plugin development and scripting.
• Familiarity with content creation software (e.g., Blender, Autodesk Maya, Substance Painter).
• A good understanding of content creation processes and supporting varied content development teams.
• Experience creating, extending, and maintaining APIs for co-developers.
• Familiarity with developing application interoperability.
• Experience with network automation, batching, and packaged environment setups.
• Ability to think creatively and strategically to overcome technical challenges and drive innovation.
• Demonstrated ownership, goal-setting, knowledge sharing, and initiative-driving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to convey complex technical concepts effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Nice to Have (Optional Skills):

• Familiarity with procedural content systems.
• Knowledge of UI/UX design patterns and paradigms.
• Experience with Unreal Engine 5.
• Content performance and memory optimization skills.

Additional Information

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

Health & Well-being

• Company-paid medical healthcare (dental, vision, mental health).
• Paid leave — 20 days of holiday per year, increasing to 26 days after two years.
• Casual dress code.
• 401K with employer matching.
• Gym membership reimbursement.

Perks & Professional Growth

• Flexible working hours.
• Training, lectures, and courses — including workshops, knowledge-sharing initiatives, online tutorials, and e-learning classes.
• Merchandise and swag for team members.
• A welcome pack to help you settle in.

Life in the Office

• Dog-friendly office — bring your dog and look after them while working!
• International working environment — collaborate with a diverse team from around the world.

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