Lead 3D Character Artist

CD PROJEKT RED is looking for a Lead 3d Character Artist to become a creative force behind character creation for Project Sirius   an original video game combining beloved aspects of The Witcher world with immersive multiplayer gameplay.

You will oversee the modeling texturing and implementation of characters while leading a team of creatives. Leveraging your expertise in character artistry and Unreal Engine you will collaborate with the art director animators and designers to ensure characters align with the projects artistic vision and gameplay needs. 

The person in this role will report to the Art Director for project Sirius. 

This position will require remote cooperation with Sirius team based in Boston office (from any location that is within 3 hours away of the UTC 2 time zone). 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Leadership & Team Management

• Build and lead the Character Art team to deliver highquality stylized character assets.
• Act as the direct manager for team members conducting reviews mentoring and helping them achieve personal and professional growth.
• Cultivate a positive collaborative team culture aligned with the companys values and goals.
• Partner with the Production department to establish plans and ensure timely delivery of work.
• Participate in recruiting interviewing and hiring for the team.

Artistic Vision &

• Collaborate closely with the Art Director to maintain the games artistic consistency and ensure the characters align with the core vision.
• Participate in creating concepts and plans for unique gamedefining character designs.
• Oversee and deliver the final polish of character assets ensuring seamless integration into the game engine.
• Partner with Animators Tech Animators and Tech Artists to ensure character models are ready for dynamic performance.
• Work with Graphics Coders and Tech Artists to utilize and develop groundbreaking techniques.

Pipeline Development & Technical Problem Solving

• Investigate develop and refine workflows for character modeling texturing and material creation in collaboration with the Tech Art team.
• Ensure optimized performance by understanding and addressing tradeoffs in assets and technologies.
• Actively participate in solving technical and aesthetic challenges related to character creation.

Qualifications :

• Minimum 8 years of experience in the video games industry including at least one shipped AAA title.
• Proven experience as a Lead Character Artist.
• Experience with stylized character art and maintaining visual consistency.
• Proficiency in modeling tools 3ds Max Maya Blender etc. sculpting tools (ZBrush etc. and PBR texturing software (Substance Painter/Designer Photoshop etc..
• Expertise in Unreal Engine 4/5.
• Strong knowledge of anatomy form proportions clothing and material design.
• Solid understanding of physically based rendering (PBR) workflows.
• Excellent problemsolving communication and teamwork skills.
• Curiosity kindness initiative and a positive and professional cando attitude.

NICE TO HAVE

• Knowledge of procedural content creation tools (e.g. Marvelous Designer Houdini).
• Strong traditional art foundation and a keen eye for detail.
• Understanding of rigging and skinning processes as well as facial animation setups.

Additional Information :

Artists should include portfolio to their application. 

For this role you can choose between a remotefirst or officefirst working mode.

Health & Wellbeing

• Company paid medical healthcare (dental vision & mental).
• Paid Leave 20 days of holiday for every team member per year 26 days after two years).
• No dresscode we like to keep it casual.
• 401K with employer matching.
• Gym Membership Reimbursement.

Perks & Professional Growth

• Flexible working hours.
• Trainings lectures and courses internal workshops knowledgesharing initiatives online tutorials and elearning classes are all available. Theres always something to learn!
• 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.

Life in the Office

• Dogfriendly office dog owner Bring your pooch with you and look after them while working! Theres always a furry friend or two to meet at the studio.
• 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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Remote Work :

Yes

Employment Type :

Fulltime