Senior Technical Artist - Tools & Pipeline

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

Job summary

Join a dynamic and innovative studio as a Senior Technical Artist focused on Tools and Pipelines. You'll play a crucial role in enhancing our in-house tools and ensuring smooth workflows for creative teams. This position offers the chance to work on groundbreaking projects in a collaborative environment, where your contributions will directly impact the development of revolutionary RPGs. With a commitment to fostering a creative and inclusive culture, the company provides numerous opportunities for professional growth and a supportive work-life balance. If you are passionate about technology and creativity, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Company paid medical healthcare

20 days paid leave

401K with employer matching

Flexible working hours

Gym Membership Reimbursement

Internal workshops and training

Dog-friendly office

Qualifications

• 5+ years as a tools & pipeline developer or technical artist.
• Strong experience with C++, C#, and Python.
• Familiarity with content creation software and processes.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with designers and artists to enhance tools and pipelines.
• Develop and maintain high-quality code for tools.
• Document and provide training for development teams.

Skills

C++

C#

Python

Digital Content Creation applications

API Development

Network Automation

Creative Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field

Professional experience in game or film industry

Tools

Maya

Motionbuilder

Blender

Substance Painter

Unreal Engine 5

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

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 ourYouTube channelwhere 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 in 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.
• Extend and enhance Digital Content Creation applications such as Maya, Motionbuilder, or other DCC applications.
• Ensure tools scale without sacrificing performance, maintaining efficient smooth workflows for content teams.
• Write high-quality code that is optimised, bug-free, and aligned with project goals.
• Prototype, research, extend, and integrate in-house tools and third party solutions leveraged by our content development teams.
• 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 C++, C#, and/or Python tool/plugin development and scripting professional experience.
• Familiarity with content creation software (Blender, Autodesk Maya, Substance Painter).
• A good understanding of content creation processes and supporting varied content development teams.
• Experience creating, extending, and maintaining API’s 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 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)

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

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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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology

• Industries

  Computer Games

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