About the project

• CD PROJEKT RED is looking for a Lead External Development Artist with a focus on Environments to join our studio to work on Project Sirius - an ambitious and exciting new project set in The Witcher universe.
• In this foundational role, you will play a crucial part in developing a world-class pipeline, facilitating seamless collaboration between external vendors and internal teams. You will also be responsible for reviewing work quality and expanding your team.
• We value every voice on the team, open communication, and transparency. We run a studio based on mutual respect and kindness among all team members and at all levels. If this sounds like the type of team you’d like to be a part of, we encourage you to apply.

Your responsibilities

• Planning a robust External Development pipeline from the ground up - workflows, software solutions, etc.
• Working with Directors, Leads, and Producers to create an outsource strategy.
• Work with direct reports on goal setting, career development, and performance.
• Collaborate with our procurement staff in finding and vetting outsource partners.
• Hiring a team of experienced External Development Artists.
• Training of vendors in our workflows and performance standards.
• Providing artistic and technical feedback to external partners via documentation and direct communication.
• Integrating approved assets into the game engine as necessary.
• Modeling and texturing assets which fit the established style of the game.
• Setting up materials and shaders to achieve the best possible quality.
• Reviewing and/or creating briefs from internal teams to ensure they meet the needs of vendors.
• Cooperating effectively with other artists and designers and ensuring good practices within internal and external teams.
• Providing the team with clear and transparent progress status regarding the ongoing work.
• Maintaining the production pipeline and meeting deadlines

Our requirements

• At least 8 years of experience working in the video game industry as an Environment Artist.
• Shipped at least one AAA title as Lead External Development Artist - Environment.
• Proficiency with modern, standard development packages.
• Experience with Unreal Engine 5.
• Good knowledge of composition, color theory and lighting.
• Basic knowledge of physically based rendering (PBR).
• Experience with procedural content creation packages (Substance, Houdini) is a plus.
• Solid portfolio demonstrating expertise.
• An excellent eye for detail.
• Able to deliver and receive feedback in a productive and accountable manner.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and collaboration skills.
• Avid and passionate gamer.
• Fluent English (both written and spoken).

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What we offer

• Relocation to Warsaw is required.

• Office-First: working primarily from the Warsaw studio in a full time or hybrid mode.

• Relocation package – flight ticket, company apartment for your first month, relocating your pet, shipping your belongings: it’s all covered.

• Relocation assistance — processing your legalization operations for you, assistance with finding residence, tax settlements - all you need to feel right at home is taken care of.

• Polish lessons for foreign employees — and for your spouse or partner, too.

• Paid Leave — from 20 to 26 days of holiday for every team member per year, paid sick leave, and paid maternity & paternity leave.

• Flexible working hours — start your workday anytime between 8:00 and 10:00 AM.

• 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!

• REDs have access to the cafeteria platform through which they can receive subscription benefits, additional medical packages or vouchers and codes to shops and cinemas.

• 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

• Private medical healthcare — a selection of medical plans with dental care to choose from, which are also accessible for your partner and relatives.

• Health checks — tests and vaccinations at the studio as well as professional advice and guidance from a specialist doctor.

• 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.