Expert Character Artist

Any - Poland

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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.

Daily Responsibilities

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.

Qualifications :

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.

Additional Information :

Working model

Office-First Working primarily from the Warsaw Wrocław or Kraków Dev Offices for a minimum of 10 days per month.
Remote-First: Possibility of remote work from within Europe for select candidates.

Perks & Professional Growth

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. Theres always something to learn!
Merch gifts for newborn rebels and regular chances to nab some cool swag!

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.
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! Theres 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.

Head office in Warsaw

Sustainable campus with an eco ethos solar panels provide green energy 2000 plants and an air-filtering system to help provide clean air electric car charging points flower meadows and more green features in the works.
An onsite well-equipped gym with a climbing wall daily Gym Assistant support and yoga and healthy spine classes.
Car and bike parking spaces.
A designated space for your bicycle as well as bicycle repair equipment and showers available whenever you need them.
No dress-code we like to keep it casual.

If youve observed any irregularities (i.e. legal or ethical violations) in our recruitment process please click here to report them anonymously.

Remote Work :

Yes

Employment Type :

Full-time

Daily Responsibilities

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.

Qualifications :

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.

Additional Information :

Working model

Office-First Working primarily from the Warsaw Wrocław or Kraków Dev Offices for a minimum of 10 days per month.
Remote-First: Possibility of remote work from within Europe for select candidates.

Perks & Professional Growth

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. Theres always something to learn!
Merch gifts for newborn rebels and regular chances to nab some cool swag!

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.
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! Theres 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.

Head office in Warsaw

Sustainable campus with an eco ethos solar panels provide green energy 2000 plants and an air-filtering system to help provide clean air electric car charging points flower meadows and more green features in the works.
An onsite well-equipped gym with a climbing wall daily Gym Assistant support and yoga and healthy spine classes.
Car and bike parking spaces.
A designated space for your bicycle as well as bicycle repair equipment and showers available whenever you need them.
No dress-code we like to keep it casual.

If youve observed any irregularities (i.e. legal or ethical violations) in our recruitment process please click here to report them anonymously.

Remote Work :

Yes

Employment Type :

Full-time

Key Skills

3ds Max
Computer Graphics
Perforce
Zbrush
Unreal Engine
Maya
Painting
Teaching
Adobe Photoshop
Digital Art
Music Therapy
Unity

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