Expert Character Artist - Remote

Overview

CD PROJEKT RED is looking for an Expert Character Artist to join our Warsaw office and contribute to the development of Cyberpunk 2, the follow-up to Cyberpunk 2077. In this role, you will bring your years of expertise, meticulous attention to detail, and passion for creating life-like characters to help drive the next generation of high fidelity game art.

In Short

• Works independently to create high fidelity character assets.
• Collaborates with rigging, tech art and animation to guarantee that models are optimal for animation needs.
• Helps create and enforce best practices.
• Textures and prepares assets for key visuals.
• Works closely with the Art Director as well as the art team.
• Maintains and improves the character production pipeline.
• Writes and prepares briefs for work with outsource vendors, reviews work as necessary.
• Works with directors and Production to estimate and plan work.
• Mentors other character artists and helps build an environment of creativity, trust, and excellence.

Requirements

• Ability to work independently to identify and own work, deliver results.
• At least 8 years of experience in creating quality 3D models.
• Experience with sculpting and scanning pipelines for character creation.
• Modeling and texturing skills in a diverse visual range of characters and creatures.
• Experience in hair and fur creation, both gooms and cards.
• Very good understanding of human, as well as animal form and anatomy.
• Skills in both organic and hard-surface modeling.
• Expert level skills with industry standard sculpting and texturing software packages.
• Design skills showing creative flair and out-of-the-box thinking.
• Able to deliver and receive feedback in a productive and accountable manner.
• Excellent communication, presentation and collaboration skills.
• Solid portfolio demonstrating expertise.

Benefits

• 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!
• 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.
• 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.