Senior/Expert Illustrator, Franchise Art

CD PROJEKT RED is seeking a Senior/Expert Illustrator for their Franchise Development Art Team. The role involves creating high-quality illustrations for external collaboration and marketing, working closely with the Illustration Team Lead to maintain a cohesive style. The ideal candidate is collaborative, open to feedback, and meets deadlines, contributing to revolutionary, story-driven RPGs.

Must Have

• Creating high quality illustrations in collaboration with the Illustration Team Lead and other artists on the team
• Being responsible for original ideas and composition of illustrations
• Maintaining the production pipeline and meeting deadlines
• Following the guidelines and maintaining a coherent style
• 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 semi-realistic illustration proven by appropriate portfolio
• Ability to efficiently switch between different styles and projects on a daily basis
• Advanced knowledge of Adobe Photoshop
• Solid foundation in traditional art, such as figure drawing, industrial design and landscape painting
• Experience working in a wide variety of styles but also able to work within an established genre
• Understanding of technical requirements for not only digital but also printed media
• Excellent communication abilities
• Ability to efficiently communicate in English

Good to Have

• Art college degree
• Ability to use 3D software in their pipeline
• Experience in the gaming industry
• Familiarity with CD PROJEKT RED's franchises and style
• Avid and passionate gamer

Perks & Benefits

• Private medical healthcare with dental care and unlimited rehabilitation, accessible for partner and relatives
• Comprehensive pension and life insurance plans
• Annual screenings for cancer prevention covered by the company
• Free mental health support and various well-being initiatives (Psychological and psychiatrist care)
• Sports card access to a wide number of sporting and fitness facilities
• Menstrual leave (one extra day off for period pain)
• RED Parents Network support, including childcare benefits and family-friendly events
• RED Summer Camp for Kids (majoritively paid by the company)
• Welcome pack filled with goodies
• Trainings, lectures, courses, workshops, knowledge-sharing initiatives, online tutorials, and e-learning classes
• Access to cafeteria platform for subscription benefits, additional medical packages, vouchers and codes to shops, cinemas, and public transport reimbursement
• Gifts for newborn rebels and regular chances to nab cool swag
• Dog-friendly office
• Regular social events at the studio
• Onsite canteens with healthy selections
• Truly international working environment
• Electric car charging points and green zones on campus
• Designated space for bicycles, bicycle repair equipment, and showers
• Onsite, well-equipped gym with a climbing wall, daily Gym Assistant support, and yoga and boxing classes
• 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 talented and experienced Senior/Expert Illustrator to join our Franchise Development Art Team. The ideal candidate thrives in a collaborative environment with individuals passionate about creating exceptional art, demonstrates an attitude for receiving constructive feedback and consistently meets assigned due dates. In this role, the primary focus will be on creating high-quality illustrations for external collaboration and marketing purposes, cooperating closely with the Illustration Team Lead and fellow team members to maintain a cohesive style and uphold our commitment to excellence.

Daily responsibilities

• Creating high quality illustrations in collaboration with the Illustration Team Lead and other artists on the team.
• Being responsible for original ideas and composition of illustrations.
• Maintaining the production pipeline and meeting deadlines.
• Following the guidelines and maintaining a coherent style.

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 semi-realistic illustration proven by appropriate portfolio.
• Ability to efficiently switch between different styles and projects on a daily basis.
• Advanced knowledge of Adobe Photoshop.
• Solid foundation in traditional art, such as figure drawing, industrial design and landscape painting.
• Experience working in a wide variety of styles but also able to work within an established genre.
• Understanding of technical requirements for not only digital but also printed media.
• Excellent communication abilities.
• Ability to efficiently communicate in English.

Nice to have

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

• Art college degree.
• Ability to use 3D software in their pipeline.
• Experience in the gaming industry.
• Familiarity with CD PROJEKT RED's franchises and style.
• Avid and passionate gamer.

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.