Senior Animation TD

CD PROJEKT RED is seeking a Senior Animation TD for Cyberpunk 2. This role involves designing, creating, testing, and maintaining asset rigs, collaborating with various art and animation teams to resolve issues, and developing motion and deformation systems. The Senior Animation TD will also research new techniques, write pipeline tools, and document workflows to enhance animation pipelines, contributing to a culture of technical excellence.

Must Have

• Design, create, test, and maintain asset rigs
• Collaborate with character artists, vehicles team, and technical animators
• Develop and maintain motion and deformation systems
• Research and test new techniques and workflows for animation pipelines
• Write pipeline tools to streamline setup processes
• Document tools and workflows clearly for team use
• Coordinate with leads and production to estimate and plan work
• Significant experience (5+ years) in movie, broadcast, or gaming industries
• Animation and rigging experience in Maya and Motion Builder
• Familiarity with Unreal Engine 5 and procedural animation system development
• Experience in tool development and automation using C++ and/or Python

Good to Have

• Familiarity with machine learning systems
• Experience with Epic’s Metahuman workflow and pipeline

Perks & Benefits

• Company-paid medical healthcare (dental, vision, and mental)
• Free mental health support (counseling, psychiatric care, webinars)
• Paid leave (20 days/year, 26 after two years)
• RRSP with employer matching
• Gym Membership Reimbursement
• Menstrual leave (one extra day off)
• RED Parents Network (childcare benefits, family-friendly events)
• Flexible working hours
• Trainings, lectures, and courses (internal workshops, e-learning)
• Welcome pack with goodies
• Dog-friendly office
• Truly international working environment
• No dress-code

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 and Beyond the Game Blog where we share behind-the-scenes insights and stories direct from our team members!

Job Description

CD PROJEKT RED is looking for a Senior Animation TD to join our studio to work on Cyberpunk 2, the follow-up to Cyberpunk 2077 and the next major video game in the Cyberpunk franchise. This position will work closely with the Technical Art Director, animation team, and technical artists to drive development of high-quality animation technology.

Daily Responsibilities

• Design, create, test, and maintain asset rigs.
• Collaborate with character artists, the vehicles team, and technical animators to solve animation issues and consult on design.
• Develop and maintain motion and deformation systems.
• Research and test new techniques and workflows to improve animation pipelines.
• Write pipeline tools to streamline setup processes.
• Document tools and workflows clearly for team use.
• Coordinate with leads and production to estimate and plan work.
• Contribute to a culture of creativity, trust, and technical excellence.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in a similar position within the movie, broadcast, or gaming industries (typically 5+ years).
• A portfolio demonstrating strong technical and creative skills.
• Animation and rigging experience in Maya and Motion Builder across diverse asset types including characters, vehicles, and weapons.
• Familiarity with Unreal Engine 5 and procedural animation system development.
• Experience in tool development and automation using C++ and/or Python.
• Ability to solve complex technical challenges with creativity and strategic thinking.
• Willingness to take initiative, share knowledge, and contribute to shared project goals.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to explain complex technical topics to varied audiences.

Nice to Have

• Familiarity with machine learning systems.
• Experience with Epic’s Metahuman workflow and pipeline.

Candidates should include a portfolio in their application. Applications without a portfolio will not be considered.

Additional Information

The application window for this position will close by 05/31/2026.

This job can be hybrid/in-office or fully remote.

Health & Well-Being

• Company-paid medical healthcare (dental, vision, and mental).
• Free mental health support, including access to counseling, psychiatric care, and a variety of well-being webinars.
• Paid leave — 20 days of holiday per year (26 days after two years).
• RRSP with employer matching.
• Gym Membership Reimbursement.
• 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.

Perks & Professional Growth

• Flexible working hours.
• Trainings, lectures, and courses — internal workshops, knowledge-sharing initiatives, online tutorials, and e-learning classes are all available.
• 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 — bring your pooch with you and look after them while working! There’s always a furry friend or two to meet.
• Truly international working environment — a chance to meet and work with a diverse selection of people from all around the world.
• No dress-code — we like to keep it casual.

This position is a new role.

Estimated pay range for this position: $127 200 - $190 800 CAD annually

At CD PROJEKT RED compensation for our roles in North America are determined based on competitive market data, geographic location, and individual factors tied to business needs. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. Final offers are dependent on job-related factors like experience, qualifications, and location.

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