Senior VFX Artist

To create revolutionary, story-driven RPGs which go straight to the hearts of gamers — this is our mission. Explore our social media, YouTube channel, and Beyond the Game Blog for behind-the-scenes insights and stories from team members.

We’re looking for a Senior VFX Artist to join the CD PROJEKT RED team dedicated to crafting the studio’s first-ever original IP and video game, codenamed Project Hadar. You will define and deliver high-quality visual effects for Project Hadar, creating, prototyping, and optimizing real-time VFX while contributing to workflows and collaborating across disciplines.

(This position requires working in our Warsaw Hub. Hybrid working mode available.)

Daily Responsibilities

• Create, prototype, implement, and optimize high-quality visual effects in Unreal Engine 5.
• Develop particle systems and real-time VFX that support gameplay, characters, cinematics, and environments.
• Collaborate with artists, designers, programmers, and other disciplines to deliver cohesive player experiences.
• Contribute to the development and improvement of VFX workflows and pipelines.
• Research, prototype, and explore new techniques and technologies to enhance visual quality and production efficiency.
• Ensure VFX content meets quality, performance, and memory budgets.
• Debug, profile, and optimize visual effects throughout development.
• Share knowledge, provide technical guidance, and support the growth of fellow team members.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated professional experience creating real-time visual effects for games.
• Strong artistic sensibility, with a sharp eye for detail, composition, and motion.
• Strong knowledge of Unreal Engine 5.
• Expertise in real-time simulations and optimization.
• Advanced skills with VFX tools and pipelines, including Niagara.
• Understanding of rendering techniques, shaders, lighting, and real-time graphics.
• Strong understanding of performance optimization for real-time VFX.
• Commitment to taking ownership, sharing knowledge, and driving work independently.
• Curiosity and willingness to learn, experiment, and continuously improve.
• Clear and empathetic communication skills.
• Fluent English, written and spoken.

Nice to Have

• Experience with 3D software such as Houdini, Maya, or Blender is a plus.
• Experience with Blueprint scripting in Unreal Engine.

Application Requirements

Please include a portfolio with your application. Applications without a portfolio cannot be considered.

Working mode

• In-office in a hybrid or full-time capacity in Warsaw. Relocation is required.

Relocation Support

• Relocation package — flight ticket, company apartment for your first month, relocating your pet and family, shipping your belongings.
• Relocation assistance — processing your legalization operations and tax settlements.
• Polish lessons for foreign employees and for your spouse or partner.

Health & Well-Being

• Private medical healthcare with dental care and unlimited rehabilitation; accessible for partner and relatives.
• Life insurance — comprehensive pension and insurance plans.
• Annual cancer prevention screenings covered by the company.
• Psychological and psychiatrist care — free mental health support and well-being initiatives.
• Sports card — access to sporting and fitness facilities.
• Menstrual leave — one extra day off for period pain.
• RED Parents Network — support for working parents, childcare benefits, family-friendly events.
• RED Summer Camp for Kids (ages 5–12), largely paid by the company.
• Paid leave from 20 to 26 days per year, and paid sick leave.

Perks & Professional Growth

• Welcome pack filled with goodies.
• Trainings, lectures, courses, workshops, and e-learning available.
• Access to cafeteria platform for subscription benefits, additional medical packages, vouchers, and public transport reimbursement.
• Gifts for newborns and company swag.

Social Activities & Life in the Office

• Dog-friendly office.
• Regular social events.
• Canteens with healthy selections.
• International working environment.
• Sustainability initiatives, electric car charging points, green zones, bicycle storage and repair equipment, showers.
• Onsite gym with climbing wall, Gym Assistant support, yoga and boxing classes.
• No dress-code.

Estimated pay range for this position

20 100 – 31 790 PLN gross monthly. Final offers depend on experience and qualifications.