Expert Technical Artist - Graphics

1 Day ago • 7 Years +

Job Summary

Job Description

The Expert Technical Artist will be working on Cyberpunk 2. They will be responsible for collaborating with graphics engineers, designers, and artists to achieve visual targets, developing and testing rendering systems, researching trends, developing and maintaining procedures, identifying and resolving rendering issues, establishing GPU budgets, and mentoring the art team. The artist needs to develop and optimize content and communicate effectively.
Must have:
  • 7+ years of experience in the video games industry with a focus on rendering.
  • Solid understanding of GPU workflows using Unreal Engine 5.
  • Experience in developing functional and efficient shaders and materials.
  • Strong HLSL, GSL, or similar shader programming expertise.
  • Professional experience with node based shading systems.
  • Familiarity with Direct 12 or similar graphics API.
  • Proven track record of building scalable lighting, shading, and material pipelines.
  • Experience with profiling tools like PIX or RenderDoc.
  • Excellent communication skills.
Good to have:
  • Experience in tool development and automation using C++ or Python.
Perks:
  • Company paid medical healthcare (dental vision & mental).
  • 20 days of holiday for every team member per year (26 days after two years).
  • No dress-code.
  • 401K with employer matching.
  • Gym Membership Reimbursement.
  • Flexible working hours.
  • Trainings, lectures and courses.
  • Merch.
  • A welcome pack filled with goodies.
  • Dog-friendly office.
  • Truly international working environment.

Job Details

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 an Expert Technical Artist with a focus in Graphics to join our studio in Boston to work on Cyberpunk 2, the follow-up to Cyberpunk 2077. You will bring your years of expertise, artistic and programming skills, attention to detail, and passion for creating outstanding visuals that deliver on our ambitious artistic and technical goals. 

Daily Responsibilities:

  • Work closely with graphics engineers, designers, artists and other developers to understand visual targets and ensure all aspects of our rendering approach are aligned to deliver on our creative and technical goals. 
  • Look-development to establish and breakdown high bar visual targets developing processes and procedures mapping to real-time execution.
  • Prototype, test, and extend rendering systems within Unreal Engine 5.
  • Research emerging rendering trends and advancements.
  • Develop and maintain procedures that manage visual coherence and integration of elements across scalability targets. 
  • Identify, investigate, troubleshoot, and resolve rendering and performance related concerns. 
  • Collaborate in establishing and maintaining GPU budgets/targets and content memory allocations providing guidance and assistance to content developers. 
  • Develop gyms and unit tests to support artist deployment of optimised and performant content.
  • Foster cross-functional collaboration to ensure developed solutions contribute effectively to all systemic components.
  • Partner, mentor and guide our art team in best practices and technical approaches to building and rendering our world. 

Qualifications

  • Minimum 7+ years of experience in the video games industry with a focus and passion for rendering, shading, lighting, vfx, and/or realtime graphics. 
  • Solid understanding of GPU workflows (lighting, rendering, compute shaders), especially using Unreal Engine 5.
  • Demonstrable professional experience developing functional and efficient shaders and materials that meet both visual and real-time performance requirements. 
  • Strong HLSL, GSL, or similar shader programming expertise. 
  • Professional experience with node based shading systems.
  • Familiarity with Direct 12 or similar graphics API.  
  • Proven track record of building scalable lighting, shading, and material pipelines.
  • Experience with profiling tools such as PIX, RenderDoc, Unreal Insights, or similar. 
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Demonstrated commitment to taking ownership, setting goals, exchanging knowledge and driving initiatives independently.
  • Ability to think creatively and strategically to overcome complex technical challenges and drive innovation in technology.

Nice to Have:

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

  • Experience in tool development and automation using C++ or Python.

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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About The Company

CD PROJEKT RED is home to over 1000 game-making professionals from all over the globe. We speak many different languages, but share one love — video games.


We are creators of The Witcher series of games, including the acclaimed The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt. Most recently, we have created Cyberpunk 2077 and its spy-thriller expansion Phantom Liberty.


We are headquartered in Warsaw, Poland, with studios in Cracow and Wroclaw. In North America, we operate in Vancouver and will be opening a new studio in Boston to drive development on the followup to Cyberpunk 2077. 


We’re proud to have a gamer-first approach, a diverse & supportive culture, and a focus on mature, meaningful storytelling that will inspire gamers for years to come.


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