Описание

This role is for a Lead VFX Artist to join the CD PROJEKT RED team working on a new original IP video game, codenamed Project Hadar. You will be instrumental in shaping the visual identity and future of the project by leading and fostering a strong VFX team, developing R&D projects, and designing efficient pipelines.

Responsibilities

Recruiting, leading, mentoring, and guiding VFX artists, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence
Developing and optimizing VFX workflows
Prototyping, researching, and integrating particle effects for our game in Unreal Engine 5
Collaborating with multiple disciplines to support gameplay, characters, cinematics, and environments with VFX requirements
Working with directors and Production to craft project vision and estimate workloads
Researching new and innovative workflows, pushing what is possible in VFX
Ensuring VFX content is performant and within budgets

Requirements

At least 8 years of experience in the gaming industry with at least 2 years in a leadership capacity
Experience contributing to the successful shipment of at least one AAA title
Experience mentoring and guiding VFX artists
Excellent knowledge of Unreal Engine 5
Commitment to taking ownership, setting goals, exchanging knowledge and driving initiatives independently
Experience with both real-time and baked simulation
Knowledge of standard 3D software: Max, Maya or Blender
Understanding of rendering techniques, real-time shaders and lighting
Understanding of performance and optimization
Fluent English (both written and spoken)

Nice to have

Experience with Houdini
Experience with Blueprint scripting in Unreal Engine

We offer

Hybrid working mode available
This position requires working in our Warsaw Hub
Relocation package: flight ticket, company apartment for your first month, relocating your pet and family, shipping your belongings
Relocation assistance: legalization processing and tax settlements
Polish lessons for foreign employees and their spouse or partner
Paid leave: 20 to 26 days of holiday per year, and paid sick leave
Private medical healthcare with dental care and unlimited rehabilitation, also accessible for your partner and relatives
Life insurance and pension and insurance plans
Annual screenings for cancer prevention covered by the company
Free psychological and psychiatrist care and well-being initiatives
Sports card for fitness facilities across the city
Menstrual leave: one extra day off when experiencing period pain
RED Parents Network: support for working parents, including childcare benefits and family-friendly events
RED Summer Camp for Kids: a summer program for children aged 5-12, mostly paid by the company
A welcome pack filled with goodies
Trainings, lectures, courses, workshops, knowledge-sharing initiatives, online tutorials, and e-learning classes
Cafeteria platform with subscription benefits, additional medical packages, vouchers and codes for shops and cinemas, and public transport reimbursement
Gifts for newborns and regular chances to get cool swag
Dog-friendly office
Regular social events at the studio
Healthy selections in the canteens
A truly international working environment
Campus with electric car charging points, green zones, and more
Designated bicycle space, repair equipment and showers
Onsite, well-equipped gym with a climbing wall, daily Gym Assistant support, and yoga and boxing classes
No dress code
Estimated pay range for this position: 33 800 - 46 475 PLN gross monthly
This role may be eligible for a long-term incentive program (option to purchase CDPR stock after the vesting period)
Type of contract: Employment Contract ("Umowa o pracę")

Hiring process

Candidates should include a portfolio in their application
Applications without a portfolio will not be considered
Please mention “I found this job at Remocate!” when applying