Game Capture Lead

CD PROJEKT RED is looking for a Game Capture Lead to oversee the creation of high-quality game footage, screenshots and in-engine renders for RED Creative Publishing projects. This role blends cinematic artistry, technical expertise, and leadership skills to ensure visually striking content that supports marketing and storytelling initiatives.

Daily Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a multidisciplinary capture team, fostering their technical and artistic development.
• Define and implement efficient workflows for in-game capture, rendering, and asset exports within REDengine and Unreal Engine.
• Oversee the use of proprietary capture tools, devkits, and third-party software to ensure the highest quality assets.
• Guide cinematography and photography within the engine, setting standards for lighting, composition, and shot framing.
• Ensure alignment with RED Creative Publishing and marketing teams, delivering assets that support key initiatives.
• Troubleshoot technical challenges related to game capture, optimizing performance and maintaining stability.
• Collaborate with external agencies when scaling projects, ensuring a consistent visual style and quality.
• Drive innovation by exploring new in-engine cinematic techniques to enhance the visual storytelling experience.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Unreal Engine or a similar engine’s cinematic pipeline.
• Strong background in cinematography and photography, with an eye for composition, lighting, and camera work.
• Experience leading and managing creative/technical teams, including performance reviews and team development.
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills to partner with cross-functional stakeholders.
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic, lean environment and juggle multiple projects simultaneously.

Nice to have

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

• Familiarity with console/PC devkits for capture workflows.
• Experience with various project management or scheduling tools (e.g., Jira, Trello, ShotGrid).
• Basic knowledge of post-production processes to better anticipate the needs of editing teams.

Additional Information

Working mode

In-office in a hybrid or full-time capacity in Warsaw, Poland. Relocation is required.

Relocation Support

• Relocation package — flight ticket, company apartment for your first month, relocating your pet and family, shipping your belongings. It’s all covered.
• Relocation assistance — processing your legalization operations for you and tax settlements — all you need to feel right at home is taken care of.
• Polish lessons for foreign employees — and for your spouse or partner, too.
• Paid Leave — from 20 to 26 days of holiday per year, and paid sick leave.

Health & Well-Being

• Private medical healthcare — a selection of medical plans with dental care and unlimited rehabilitation to choose from, which are also accessible for your partner and relatives.
• Life insurance — comprehensive pension and insurance plans to protect you and your loved ones.
• Annual screenings for cancer prevention covered by the company.
• Psychological and psychiatrist care — free mental health support and various well-being initiatives.
• Sports card — gain access to a wide number of sporting and fitness facilities across the city.
• Menstrual leave — employees who menstruate can take 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 fun summer program for children aged 5–12, majoritively paid by the company.

Perks & Professional Growth

• A welcome pack filled with goodies — to help you feel right at home once you join the team.
• Trainings, lectures, and courses — workshops and trainings for each employee, knowledge-sharing initiatives, online tutorials, and e-learning classes are all available. There’s always something to learn!
• REDs have access to the cafeteria platform through which they can receive subscription benefits, additional medical packages or vouchers and codes to shops, cinemas, and public transport reimbursement.
• Gifts for newborn rebels and regular chances to nab some cool swag!

Social Activities & 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.
• Social events — we host regular gatherings at the studio where we can all unwind, play games, and just have some fun together.
• Healthy selections — ​​canteens.
• Truly international working environment — a chance to meet and work with a diverse selection of people from all around the world.
• Sustainability is an ongoing commitment for us, and our campus has electric car charging points, green zones, and much more. Read all about it on our Beyond the Game Blog.
• A designated space for your bicycle, as well as bicycle repair equipment and showers available whenever you need them.
• An onsite, well-equipped gym with a climbing wall, daily Gym Assistant support, and yoga and boxing classes.
• No dress-code — we like to keep it casual.