Senior Technical Artist
CD PROJEKT RED - Boston, Massachusetts, us, 02298
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Overview
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 ourYouTube channelwhere we share behind-the-scenes insights and stories direct from our team members! 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 ourYouTube channelwhere we share behind-the-scenes insights and stories direct from our team members!
Job Description
CD PROJEKT RED
is looking for a
Senior Technical Artist
to join our studio to work on Project Orion, the follow-up to Cyberpunk 2077. In this role you will contribute to the research and development of our in-house tools and help establish and develop processes and procedures within Unreal Engine 5 to enable content development teams to meet our creative and technical goals.
Daily Responsibilities:
Collaborate closely with art directors, engineers, content designers, and artists to achieve the project's creative and technical goals. Develop tools and processes that enhance Unreal Engine 5 focusing on scalability, efficiency, and ease of use. Researching and integrating new features in Unreal Engine 5. Ensure high-quality asset integration while maintaining performance and memory efficiency. Identify and address bottlenecks in the art workflows ensuring a smooth development process. Write high-quality code that is optimized, bug-free, and aligned with project goals. Documentation, training, and guidance for development teams. Mentoring and guiding technical artists, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence.
Qualifications
At least 5 years of professional experience in a technical art role within the games industry. Excellent knowledge of Unreal Engine 5 Demonstrable experience using and developing tools that help aid the Unreal content creation process (Blueprints, PCG, Editor Utility Widgets, Editor Scripts, Geometry Scripting, and Slate Editor Tools). Familiarity with procedural content systems. Experience in tool development and automation using C++ and/or Python. Strong understanding of content performance/memory optimization process and procedures. Experience working within content creation software (Blender, Autodesk Maya, Substance Painter). Ability to think creatively and strategically to overcome complex technical challenges and drive innovation in technology. Demonstrated commitment to taking ownership, setting goals, exchanging knowledge and driving initiatives independently. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Nice to have:
(Please note that these skills are not required to apply for the position)
Solid understanding of GPU workflows (lighting, rendering, compute shaders), especially using Unreal Engine 5. Experience in network automation, batching, and packaged environment setups.
Additional Information
This job can be fully remote from the USA or Canada.
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 — 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.
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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Seniority level
Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type
Employment type Full-time Job function
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