CD PROJEKT RED is looking for a talented and experienced Expert VFX Artist to join our team. In this role you will be responsible for creating high-quality real-time visual FX for characters, environments and gameplay. You will also help refine the VFX pipeline, optimize visual effects for performance and maintain high-quality standards.
Daily Responsibilities
- Create high quality real-time visual effects- explosions, fire, smoke, clouds, weapons FX, debris and weather elements.
- Collaborate with multiple disciplines to support gameplay, cinematics, environments, with VFX requirements.
- Research new and innovative workflows, push what is possible in VFX.
- Ensure VFX content is performant and within budgets.
- Populating environments with VFX.
- Write and prepare briefs for work with outsource vendors, review work as necessary.
- Work with directors and Production to estimate and plan work.
- Mentor other UI artists, and help build an environment of creativity, trust, and excellence.
- Ability to work independently to identify and own work, deliver results.
- At least 8 years of experience in the gaming industry is preferred.
- Experience with both real time and baked simulation.
- Knowledge with standard software: Houdini, Max, Maya, etc..
- Solid portfolio demonstrating expertise.
- Understanding of PBR concepts.
- Understanding of rendering techniques, real-time shaders and lighting.
- Understanding of performance and optimization.
- Good general knowledge of Maya (or 3ds Max).
- SideFX Houdini knowledge is a big plus.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and collaboration skills.
This job requires working in Boston, US.
Working mode: in-office in a hybrid or full-time capacity.
Health & Well-being
- 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 dress-code — 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, knowledge-sharing initiatives, online tutorials, and e-learning classes are all available. There’s always something to learn!
- Merch — 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
- 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.
- 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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