Senior Character Artist

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Job Description

CD PROJEKT RED is looking for an experienced Senior Character Artist to work on The Witcher 4, the first game in the new saga. As a Senior Character Artist, you will contribute to an immersive player experience by creating memorable characters of the Witcher universe.

Daily responsibilities

• Delivering projects from concept art to final effect in the game world.
• Collaborating closely with Character Art, Concept Art, Rigging, Animation, Quest and Gameplay Teams to resolve both gameplay-related and visual challenges.
• Contributing to the development of pipelines and workflows, including customisation systems in Unreal Engine.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of demonstrated experience in the games production,
• focused on the character art area.
• Expertise in organic: sculpting, modelling and simulating,
• with a solid understanding of anatomy, functionality and aesthetic.
• Outstanding 3D modelling skills across low-poly, mid-poly, and high-poly workflows, with strong proficiency in UV mapping, baking and texturing.
• High proficiency in Modelling (Blender/Maya), Sculpting (Zbrush),
• Simulating (MarvelousDesigner) and Texturing (Substance Painter) tools.
• Ability to learn new tools and pipelines quickly and effectively.
• High ability to interpret detailed concepts into compelling characters and objects.
• Good background in traditional art skills, understanding fundamentals like proportion, scale, value, colour theory, materials and the ability to communicate them visually.
• Knowledge about garments designs across various eras and genres.
• Team player approach, taking direction, and reacting to stakeholder feedback.

Artists are kindly asked to include a portfolio to their application.

Nice to have

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

• Experience working on AAA titles.
• General understanding of Unreal Engine.
• Experience in mentoring fellow artists.
• Passion for historical times and a solid understanding of the context and aesthetic of those eras.

Additional Information

Working mode

Working in a full in-office or hybrid mode form Warsaw or Cracow office.

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.

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.

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