Technical Artist, VFX at CD PROJEKT RED

Warsaw, Masovian Voivodeship, Poland -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

26 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

28 Oct, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Yes

Skills

Technical Art, VFX, Unreal Engine 5, Shader Development, 3D Content Creation, C++, Python, Problem Solving, Collaboration, Communication, Houdini, Blueprint Scripting

Industry

Computer Games

Description

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 Technical Artist (VFX) to join our team working on The Witcher 4. In this role, you'll bridge the gap between art and tech, helping to shape the visual language of the game through advanced shaders, gameplay-reactive effects, and streamlined workflows. You’ll collaborate closely with artists, engineers, and Epic Games to push what’s possible in Unreal Engine. If you're excited by technical challenges, love empowering others through tools, and want to leave your mark on a visually iconic experience — we’d love to hear from you. Daily Responsibilities Closely collaborate with VFX team to create shaders and VFX systems. Develop tools and workflows in Unreal Engine and DCC apps to support artists. Collaborate with engineers and Epic Games to implement new engine features. Mentor teammates and help foster a curious, collaborative, and inclusive tech art culture. Import and integrate VFX assets into the game engine, ensuring they function smoothly in gameplay. Profile, test, and optimize visual effects to meet GPU and CPU performance standards. Ensure all visual effects meet technical, performance, and visual quality standards. Troubleshoot rendering, shader, and pipeline issues throughout development. Qualifications Min. 5 years of experience or a strong track record in a technical art role within game development. Proficiency with Unreal Engine 5, including shader development and system integration. Experience with 3D content creation tools (e.g. Blender, Autodesk Maya, Substance Painter). Tool development experience using C++ and/or Python. Proven ability to solve complex technical challenges and debug with precision. Comfortable working both independently and with others on technically and creatively meaningful projects. Ability to collaborate across disciplines and clearly communicate technical concepts in a variety of formats. Strong written and spoken English communication skills. Nice to Have Experience in procedural content creation in Houdini. Experience with Blueprint scripting in Unreal Engine. Please include a portfolio that showcases your technical art contributions and, if possible, code samples or relevant tools/scripts that demonstrate your problem-solving and development skills. Additional Information Working mode Office-First: working primarily from the Warsaw office. Our team works primarily from our Warsaw office, so we give priority to candidates who are open to relocating to Poland. For selected roles, remote work from within Europe may be considered. Relocation Support 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. Health & Well-Being Life insurance — comprehensive pension and insurance plans to protect you and your loved ones. Annual budget for medical expenses (for those working outside Poland). Psychological and psychiatrist care — free mental health support and various well-being webinars. Paid Leave — from 20 to 26 days of holiday for every team member per year, and paid sick leave. Gym Membership Reimbursement. Menstrual Leave — employees who menstruate can take one extra day off each month when experiencing period pain. RED Parents Network — support for working parents, including childcare benefits, and family-friendly events. Perks & Professional Growth Flexible working hours — start your workday anytime between 8 and 10 AM (CET). REDs have access to the cafeteria platform through which they can receive vouchers and codes to shops, cinemas, and public transport reimbursement. Training, lectures and courses — internal workshops, external training for each employee, knowledge-sharing initiatives, online tutorials, and e-learning classes are all available. There’s always something to learn! Gifts for newborn rebels and regular chances to nab some cool swag! Social Activities & Life in the Office Dog-friendly office — 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 — our canteens offer a range of healthy meals. 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. If you've observed any irregularities (i.e. legal or ethical violations) in our recruitment process, please click here to report them anonymously.

Responsibilities

The Technical Artist (VFX) will collaborate with the VFX team to create shaders and VFX systems, while also developing tools and workflows in Unreal Engine. They will mentor teammates and ensure visual effects meet performance and quality standards.