Video Team Director, RED Creative Services at CD PROJEKT RED

Warsaw, Masovian Voivodeship, Poland -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

06 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

08 Oct, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Yes

Skills

Video Production, Creative Strategy, Technical Workflows, Leadership, Emotional Storytelling, Brand Messaging, Unreal Engine 5, 3D Rendering, Video Editing, Color Correction, Compositing, Motion Graphics, Project Management, Resource Allocation, Team Building, Cross-Functional Collaboration

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 The Video Team Director will serve as the creative and operational leader for the video team within RED Creative Services, overseeing the entire live and in-engine video production pipelines. Reporting to the VP of Global Marketing, the Video Team Director is responsible for leading and guiding all aspects of video & in-engine content creation for CD PROJEKT RED's global creative needs, ensuring the development of assets --and the video team itself-- are in alignment with CD PROJEKT RED’s overall strategic vision. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of video production processes, creative strategy, and technical workflows, and be an experienced leader capable of inspiring a team to deliver world-class content. Daily Responsibilities: Lead and develop creative video concepts for campaigns, working closely with the Art Director, Creative Director, and Brand Management to maintain high standards of visual quality, emotional storytelling, and effective communication of brand messaging. Guide the full production process, from concept to final delivery, ensuring creative consistency across all projects. Oversee the capture team responsible for both video and screenshot content, including supporting the creation of high-quality renders from in-engine assets using Unreal Engine 5 (and RED Engine as-needed). Ensure the capture workflows align with industry best practices and meet the high standards set for all CD PROJEKT RED projects. Foster healthy relationships across departments, including Marketing, RED Studio, and other internal teams, to support integrated campaign needs. Partner with the Video Production Lead to plan and execute projects, ensuring alignment between creative, production, and strategic goals. Oversee the production process of video and visual assets, ensuring strategic alignment and top-quality outcomes. Collaborate with the Production Area Lead and producers who manage day-to-day production, setting up effective team structures and successful pipelines in cooperation with these producer teams. Work closely with internal teams and external partners, providing clear direction and maintaining open communication. Build and support a high-performing video team, ensuring the appropriate skills, production pipelines, and headcount are in place to deliver high-quality video projects. Actively develop team members through mentorship, training, and fostering a collaborative, results-oriented culture. Manage the budget for the video team, ensuring efficient use of resources and meeting financial targets. Provide regular reporting to senior leadership regarding budget performance, resource allocation, and any potential risks. Champion creative innovation and the highest standards of quality for video production. Advocate for new tools, techniques, and workflows to continuously improve team productivity, creative output, and efficiency. Qualifications 8+ years of experience in video production or creative leadership roles, preferably within the gaming or entertainment industry. Demonstrated experience in overseeing complex, multi-channel marketing campaigns and delivering high-quality creative content. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage creative projects from concept through to delivery. Ability to develop compelling creative concepts that align with brand strategy while optimizing production processes. Strong leadership skills with a focus on building a collaborative team culture, fostering growth, and inspiring creativity. Familiarity with Unreal Engine 5 and experience with in-engine capture workflows for both video and stills. Understanding of 3D rendering, video editing, color correction, compositing, and motion graphics tools, such as Adobe Creative Suite, DaVinci Resolve, Nuke, and After Effects. Expertise in managing large-scale projects, resource allocation, and department budgets to ensure efficient use of resources. Proven experience in setting up and optimizing video production pipelines, including establishing workflows, documentation, and troubleshooting technical issues. Strong interpersonal skills with an ability to work cross-functionally and maintain alignment across multiple stakeholders, both internal and external. Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with shifting priorities and able to pivot effectively when needed. Additional Information Working mode In-office in a hybrid or full-time capacity in Warsaw, Poland. Relocation is required. Relocation Support Relocation package — flight ticket, company apartment for your first month, relocating your pet and family, shipping your belongings. It’s all covered. Relocation assistance — processing your legalization operations for you and 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 per year, and paid sick leave. Health & Well-Being Private medical healthcare — a selection of medical plans with dental care and unlimited rehabilitation to choose from, which are also accessible for your partner and relatives. Life insurance — comprehensive pension and insurance plans to protect you and your loved ones. Annual screenings for cancer prevention covered by the company. Psychological and psychiatrist care — free mental health support and various well-being initiatives. Sports card — gain access to a wide number of sporting and fitness facilities across the city. Menstrual leave — employees who menstruate can take one extra day off when experiencing period pain. RED Parents Network — support for working parents, including childcare benefits, and family-friendly events. RED Summer Camp for Kids — a fun summer program for children aged 5–12, majoritively paid by the company. Perks & Professional Growth A welcome pack filled with goodies — to help you feel right at home once you join the team. Trainings, lectures, and courses — workshops and trainings for each employee, 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, cinemas, and public transport reimbursement. Gifts for newborn rebels and regular chances to nab some cool swag! Social Activities & Life in the Office 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 — canteens. 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 Video Team Director will lead the video team, overseeing the entire production pipeline and ensuring alignment with the company's strategic vision. They will develop creative video concepts, manage production processes, and build a high-performing team.