Lead External Development Artist - Environment

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CD PROJEKT RED is looking for a Lead External Development Artist with a focus on Environments to join our studio to work on Project Sirius - an ambitious and exciting new project set in The Witcher universe.
In this foundational role, you will play a crucial part in developing a world-class pipeline, facilitating seamless collaboration between external vendors and internal teams. You will also be responsible for reviewing work quality and expanding your team.

We value every voice on the team, open communication, and transparency. We run a studio based on mutual respect and kindness among all team members and at all levels. If this sounds like the type of team you’d like to be a part of, we encourage you to apply.

Responsibilities:

• Planning a robust External Development pipeline from the ground up - workflows, software solutions, etc.
• Working with Directors, Leads, and Producers to create an outsource strategy
• Work with direct reports on goal setting, career development, and performance.
• Collaborate with our procurement staff in finding and vetting outsource partners
• Hiring a team of experienced External Development Artists
• Training of vendors in our workflows and performance standards
• Providing artistic and technical feedback to external partners via documentation and direct communication.
• Integrating approved assets into the game engine as necessary
• Modeling and texturing assets which fit the established style of the game.
• Setting up materials and shaders to achieve the best possible quality.
• Reviewing and/or creating briefs from internal teams to ensure they meet the needs of vendors
• Cooperating effectively with other artists and designers and ensuring good practices within internal and external teams.
• Providing the team with clear and transparent progress status regarding the ongoing work 
• Maintaining the production pipeline and meeting deadlines

• At least 8 years of experience working in the video game industry as an Environment Artist
• Shipped at least one AAA title as Lead External Development Artist - Environment
• Proficiency with modern, standard development packages
• Experience with Unreal Engine 5
• Good knowledge of composition, color theory and lighting
• Basic knowledge of physically based rendering (PBR)
• Experience with procedural content creation packages (Substance, Houdini) is a plus
• Solid portfolio demonstrating expertise
• An excellent eye for detail
• Able to deliver and receive feedback in a productive and accountable manner
• Excellent communication, presentation, and collaboration skills
• Avid and passionate gamer
• Fluent English (both written and spoken).

Working mode

• Relocation to Warsaw is required.
• Office-First: working primarily from the Warsaw studio in a full time or hybrid mode. 

Relocation support

• Relocation package – flight ticket, company apartment for your first month, relocating your pet, shipping your belongings: it’s all covered. 
• Relocation assistance — processing your legalization operations for you, assistance with finding residence, 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 for every team member per year, paid sick leave, and paid maternity & paternity leave.

Perks & Professional Growth 

• Flexible working hours — start your workday anytime between 8:00 and 10:00 AM.
• Trainings, lectures and courses — internal workshops, external training for each employee, ‘Meet a star’ events, 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 and cinemas.
• 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

Health & Well-being

• Private medical healthcare — a selection of medical plans with dental care to choose from, which are also accessible for your partner and relatives.
• Health checks — tests and vaccinations at the studio as well as professional advice and guidance from a specialist doctor.
• Psychological care — free mental health support and various well-being webinars. 
• Multisport card — gain access to a wide number of sporting and fitness facilities across the city.

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 — ​​organic fruit, snacks, muesli, organic honey, vegan milk, and speciality coffee are all at your disposal around the studio. Enjoy!
• 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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