Senior Character Concept Artist

22 Hours ago • 5 Years +

About the job

SummaryBy Outscal

CD Projekt Red is looking for a Senior Character Concept Artist to join their Warsaw studio and help develop Project Orion. You'll create original character concepts, collaborate with directors, and work as part of a talented team. Must-haves include 5+ years of game development experience, in-depth knowledge of the Cyberpunk genre and RPGs, and exceptional artistic skills.

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

CD Projekt Red is looking for a Senior Character Concept Artist to join our studio in Warsaw and help us develop Project Orion - the follow-up to Cyberpunk 2077 and the next major video game in the Cyberpunk franchise. As a Senior Character Concept Artist, you’ll be a part of a small team of talented artists, working in close collaboration with Art Directors to establish the vision for the game. If you are an experienced and mature artist with a passion for creating industry-leading RPGs, we want to hear from you!

Responsibilities:

  • Create high quality, creative and original character concept artworks 
  • Work closely with directors to establish a clear vision and direction for the game
  • Cooperate and work as part of a team of artists, sharing information, ideas and knowledge to benefit the project as a whole.
  • Participating in peer group feedback sessions regularly, attending reviews, receiving feedback and making iterations
  • Collaborating closely with other departments and teams to get the information and support needed to achieve goals and solve problems
  • Maintaining the production pipeline and meeting deadlines.

Qualifications

  • A minimum of 5 years experience in game development
  • In-depth knowledge of the Cyberpunk genre and RPGs and a passion for character design.
  • Excellent visual and verbal communication skills, with the ability to efficiently demonstrate ideas and concepts and convey information clearly to others.
  • Exceptional creative and artistic skills, with a portfolio demonstrating expertise in realistic character concept art, mood paintings, designs, 3d blockouts and paintovers, key-frames, and the ability to create fast ideation sketches such as storyboards.
  • A solid background in traditional art with core foundational skills
  • Excellent knowledge of both 2d and 3d design software such as Photoshop and Zbrush 
  • Readiness to take responsibility for projects.
  • Openness for constant feedback and sharing knowledge with other concept artists.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English, with the willingness to work collaboratively with other teams online in different time zones.

Additional Information

Working mode: in-office in a hybrid or full-time capacity. 

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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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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