Lead Environment Concept Artist

2 Months ago • 8 Years + • Concept Art • Undisclosed

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Job Description

Lead Environment Concept Artist for a AAA RPG game. 8+ years of experience in video games, proven leadership, and a passion for Cyberpunk. Strong portfolio showcasing realistic and sci-fi environment concept art, mood paintings, and 3D environment designs.
Must have:
  • Cyberpunk Experience
  • Lead Team
  • Environment Design
  • AAA Game
Good to have:
  • 3D Environment
  • Industrial Design
  • Landscape Painting
  • Mentorship Skills
Perks:
  • Dog-Friendly Office
  • Gym Reimbursement

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

We’re currently looking for a Lead Environment Concept Artist to join our new studio in Boston and help us develop Project Orion - the follow-up to Cyberpunk 2077 and the next major video game in the Cyberpunk franchise. As a Lead Environment Concept Artist you will be in charge of building and leading a team in order to create truly breathtaking worlds for our upcoming game. If you are an experienced and mature artist with a passion for creating industry-leading RPGs, we want to hear from you!

(This position requires working in Boston. Hybrid working mode available).

Responsibilities:

  • Lead by example in the hands-on production of AAA quality artwork specializing in realistic environment design in the Cyberpunk genre
  • Work closely with directors to establish a clear vision and direction for the environment concept team
  • Inspire, guide, and mentor other artists, ensuring environment designs meet the established artistic vision. Managing their personal growth and development within the company
  • Collaborate with department leads to ensure clear communication, consistent quality, and a unified artistic vision.
  • As an individual contributor, create artwork that sets the bar for quality for the rest of the team
  • Support the recruitment of high quality artistic talent for the studio and making employment decisions 

Qualifications

  • Min. 8 years of experience in the video games industry and at least 1 shipped AAA title.
  • Experience in leading a team.
  • In-depth knowledge of the Cyberpunk genre and RPGs and a passion for environment design
  • Excellent visual and verbal communication skills, with the ability to efficiently demonstrate ideas and concepts and convey information clearly to others.
  • Strong mentorship skills, with the ability to provide feedback, share knowledge, and help set the bar for quality
  • Exceptional artistic skills, with a portfolio demonstrating expertise in realistic and sci-fi environment concept art, mood paintings, 3D environment designs, blockouts and paintovers, key-frames, and the ability to create fast ideation sketches such as storyboards.
  • A solid background in traditional art such as industrial design, landscape painting or illustration with core foundational skills
  • Excellent knowledge of both 2d and 3d design software
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English, with the willingness to work collaboratively with other teams online in different time zones.

Additional Information

This job requires working in Boston, US.
Working mode: in-office in a hybrid or full-time capacity. 

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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