Lead VFX Artist Job at CD PROJEKT RED in Boston

Overview CD PROJEKT RED is looking for a Lead VFX Artist to join our studio in Boston to work on Cyberpunk 2, the follow-up to Cyberpunk 2077 and the next major video game in the Cyberpunk franchise. This candidate will bring their years of expertise, leadership skills, meticulous attention to detail, and passion for creating world class assets to help drive the next generation of high fidelity VFX in games. The company’s mission is to create revolutionary, story-driven RPGs that go straight to the hearts of gamers. Responsibilities Manage a team of high performing VFX artists. Create high-quality, real-time visual effects: explosions, fire, smoke, clouds, weapons FX, debris, and weather elements. Mentor VFX artists, fostering a culture of creativity, trust, and technical excellence. Collaborate across multiple disciplines to support gameplay, cinematics, and environments with best-in-class VFX. Drive innovation and research new workflows, tools, and techniques to push the boundaries of real-time VFX. Ensure VFX content produced by the team is performant and within technical budgets. Write and prepare briefs for outsourced work, provide feedback, and maintain quality standards. Partner with Directors and Production to strategically plan and estimate work, ensuring alignment with project goals and timelines. Qualifications 10+ years of experience in the gaming industry, with a focus on real-time VFX creation. Proven leadership experience, with a track record of mentoring and developing talent. Expertise in both real-time and baked simulations. Strong knowledge of VFX tools and pipelines (Houdini, Max, Maya, etc.). Solid understanding of PBR concepts, real-time rendering techniques, shaders, and lighting. Deep knowledge of performance and optimization for real-time VFX. Experience working independently to identify, own, and deliver high-impact work. Strong knowledge of SideFX Houdini Excellent communication, collaboration, and presentation skills. A strong portfolio that demonstrates mastery in VFX creation for games. Additional Information The application window for this position will close by 04/30/2026. This job requires working in Boston, US. Working mode: in-office in a hybrid or full-time capacity. Remote roles in the US are only available to candidates that reside in the following states: California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, Kentucky, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Texas, Washington, Wisconsin. Benefits and Perks Health & Well-Being: company-paid medical healthcare (dental, vision, and mental); free mental health support; 401K with employer matching; gym membership reimbursement; menstrual leave; RED Parents Network. Paid leave — 20 days of holiday per year (26 days after two years). Perks & Professional Growth: flexible working hours; trainings, lectures, and courses; welcome pack. Life in the Office: dog-friendly office; international working environment; no dress-code. This position is a new role. Estimated pay range for this position: $143,000 - $218,500 USD annually. This role may also be eligible for discretionary stock options. compensation for North America roles is determined based on market data, location, and individual factors. Final offers are dependent on experience, qualifications, and location. Job Function & Seniority Seniority level: Mid-Senior level Employment type: Full-time Job function: Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology Industries: Computer Games Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at CD PROJEKT RED. Get notified about new Visual Effects Artist jobs in Boston, MA. #J-18808-Ljbffr