Senior Illustrator (Franchise Art Team)

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 an experienced Senior Illustrator experienced in 2D and 3D to join our Franchise Development Art Team. We are looking for a person who is a skilled digital painter but is also able to utilize a workflow that involves creating, lighting, and rendering 3D scenes based on our internal assets, while also being capable of sculpting/modeling/texturing custom ones in a quality to be used as a base for illustrations. In addition to producing high-quality final artworks, responsibilities will include efficient 3D character posing and the generation of preliminary scene sketches as well as digital drawing explorations of concepts for key visuals and other illustrations.

Daily responsibilities

• Creating high quality illustrations in collaboration with the Art Director and other artists on the team utilizing 3D & +2D workflow.
• Capability to paint over 3D renders, achieving a high standard of digital painting quality, switching between a synthetic 3D aesthetic and a highly painterly style.
• Ability to switch between Witcher and Cyberpunk IPs.
• Being responsible for original ideas and composition of illustrations.
• Maintaining the production pipeline and meeting deadlines.
• Sharing pipelines and knowledge with the rest of the team.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in a similar position.
• Excellent illustration and storytelling skills with an eye for perspective, color, lighting, mood and composition.
• Strong skills in realistic and painterly illustration proven by appropriate portfolio.
• Ability to efficiently switch between different styles and projects on a daily basis.
• Advanced knowledge of 2D and 3D software: Adobe Photoshop, Blender, Maya, Zbrush or other 3D software workflow as a base.
• A focus on character art, demonstrating an understanding of dynamic poses and lively expressions.
• Excellent communication abilities.
• Ability to work closely with the team, providing and receiving feedback effectively.
• Ability to efficiently communicate in English.

Nice to have

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

• Experience in the gaming industry.
• Familiarity with CD PROJEKT RED's franchises and style.

Additional Information

Working mode

For this role you can choose between a remote-first or office-first working mode.

Health & Well-Being

• Private medical healthcare — a selection of medical plans with dental care and unlimited rehabilitation to choose from, which are also accessible for your partner and relatives.
• Life insurance — comprehensive pension and insurance plans to protect you and your loved ones.
• Annual screenings for cancer prevention covered by the company.
• Psychological and psychiatrist care — free mental health support and various well-being initiatives.
• Sports card — gain access to a wide number of sporting and fitness facilities across the city.
• 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.
• RED Summer Camp for Kids — a fun summer program for children aged 5–12, majoritively paid by the company.

Perks & Professional Growth

• A welcome pack filled with goodies — to help you feel right at home once you join the team.
• Trainings, lectures, and courses — workshops and trainings for each employee, 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, cinemas, and public transport reimbursement.
• Gifts for newborn rebels and regular chances to nab some cool swag!

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 — ​​canteens.
• Truly international working environment — a chance to meet and work with a diverse selection of people from all around the world.
• Sustainability is an ongoing commitment for us, and our campus has electric car charging points, green zones, and much more. Read all about it on our Beyond the Game Blog.
• A designated space for your bicycle, as well as bicycle repair equipment and showers available whenever you need them.
• An onsite, well-equipped gym with a climbing wall, daily Gym Assistant support, and yoga and boxing classes.
• No dress-code — we like to keep it casual.