Previz Artist

1 Month ago • 3 Years + • Game Story Writing/Narrative Design

Job Summary

Job Description

CD PROJEKT RED seeks an experienced Previz Artist for their new IP, Project Hadar. Responsibilities include creating complete movie sequences, videos, and footage that support the director's vision using 3D graphics, motion capture, and animation. The artist will collaborate with designers and storytellers to create compelling and emotional game experiences. This role requires exceptional understanding of film language, at least 3 years of Previz experience, proficiency in camera animation and motion capture, and strong knowledge of visual language basics. The ability to understand game design and convey its visualization is essential.
Must have:
  • Create compelling movie sequences
  • Excellent understanding of film language
  • 3+ years Previz experience
  • Proficient in camera animation & motion capture
  • Strong visual language knowledge
  • Game design understanding
Good to have:
  • MotionBuilder, Maya, Blender, Unreal Engine knowledge
  • Directing/acting experience
  • Keyframe animation experience
  • Screenplay experience
  • Storyboarding/drawing skills
Perks:
  • Relocation package (flight, apartment, pet relocation)
  • Relocation assistance (legalization, residence, taxes)
  • Polish lessons
  • Paid leave (20-26 days + sick leave, maternity/paternity)
  • Flexible working hours
  • Welcome pack
  • Trainings and courses
  • Merch
  • Private medical healthcare
  • Psychological care
  • Multisport card
  • Dog-friendly office
  • Social events
  • Healthy snacks & drinks
  • Onsite gym with climbing wall

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

We’re looking for an experienced, talented and creative Previz Artist to join the CD PROJEKT RED team dedicated to crafting the studio’s first-ever original IP and video game, codenamed Project Hadar. We believe the universe we are creating is one bursting with limitless potential, and we want you to help us broaden and utilize it, making sure it not only matches gamers’ high expectations set by past CD PROJEKT RED titles but exceeds them.

In this position you will be responsible for creating complete movie sequences, videos and footage that help support the director’s vision through the appropriate use of time efficient 3D graphics, motion capture, key frame animation, mixed media and or illustration. Together, with our storytellers and game designers, you will create game experiences that are compelling and emotional or spectacular and bursting with action. We have them all! 

Daily responsibilities

  • Creating complete movie sequences with excellent pacing, acting, cinematography, editing, and timing.
  • Communicating with Designers and Leads across company departments to improve readability of the visual storytelling that understand both narrative and gameplay requirements.

Qualifications

  • Exceptional understanding of film language and how to use it to create coherent and memorable scenes and sequences that convey desired emotions.
  • At least 3 years of experience as a Previz Artist in the game or film industry.
  • Proficiency in camera animation and experience working with motion capture animation.
  • Excellent understanding of acting, including posing and timing.
  • Strong knowledge of all visual language basics, such as light value, editing, staging, and frame composition.
  • Ability to understand game design and to convey its visualization.
  • Ability to quickly learn and adapt to company proprietary software.
  • Being a self-motivated team player.
  • Technical problem-solving skills.

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

  • Knowledge of the following tools: MotionBuilder, Maya, Blender, Unreal Engine.
  • Experience in directing actors and/or acting.
  • Experience with keyframe animation.
  • Experience with working with a screenplay.
  • Proficiency in storyboarding/drawing

Additional Information

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. Who said moving countries needs to be complicated?
  • Relocation assistance — processing your legalization operations for you, assistance with finding residence, tax settlements, helping out with translations if needed, and much more — we have dedicated teams to help make sure that 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.
  • A welcome pack filled with goodies — to help you feel right at home once you join the team.
  • 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!
  • Merch — gifts for newborn rebels and regular chances to nab some cool swag!

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.
  • 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.

Head office in Warsaw

  • Sustainable campus with an eco ethos — solar panels provide green energy, 2000 plants and an air-filtering system to help provide clean air, electric car charging points, flower meadows, and more green features in the works.
  • An onsite, well-equipped gym with a climbing wall, daily Gym Assistant support and yoga and healthy spine classes.
  • Car and bike parking spaces.
  • A designated space for your bicycle, as well as bicycle repair equipment and showers available whenever you need them.
  • No dress-code — we like to keep it casual.

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