Published: Tue, 29 Jul 2025 22:50:35 GMT
Company Description:
At CD PROJEKT RED, our mission is to create captivating, story-driven RPGs that resonate with gamers. To get a deeper look into our company culture, check out our social media and YouTube channel where our team members share behind-the-scenes insights and stories.
Job Description:
We are currently seeking a skilled Environment Artist to join our team at CD PROJEKT RED. As an Environment Artist, you will use your expertise in creating realistic rocks, terrain, and geological formations to support our Environment Art team in building a visually stunning asset library. This includes working with photogrammetry scans and utilizing digital sculpting techniques to create assets from scratch. Your contributions will play a crucial role in shaping the environments of our upcoming titles, while collaborating with a diverse and inclusive team.
Please note: This is a full-time position on an 18-month contract.
Daily Responsibilities:
– Design and produce photorealistic geological assets using a variety of tools and workflows
– Apply knowledge of physically based rendering (PBR), player navigation, and in-game metrics
– Collaborate with Art Directors and Leads to ensure visual consistency with the game’s style and creative direction
– Work with other Environment Artists to integrate assets into large-scale environments
– Collaborate with Technical Artists and Texture Artists on materials, shaders, and templates
– Support the production pipeline and contribute to achieving visual quality and performance benchmarks
– Share knowledge and best practices with colleagues and remain open to continuous learning and feedback
Qualifications:
– Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop (or equivalent tools)
– Skilled in a major 3D modeling tool such as Blender, 3DS Max, or Maya
– Experience with digital sculpting in ZBrush
– Solid understanding of photogrammetry workflows and working with scan data
– Knowledge of PBR workflows and shader development
– Strong grasp of lighting techniques and color theory
– Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to visual detail
– Self-driven and comfortable working independently or in collaboration
– Ability to estimate tasks and meet production deadlines
– Strong communication skills and respectful attitude towards working in a multidisciplinary team
– Proficient in English (spoken and written)
– Enthusiasm for games and world-building
– Artists must include a portfolio with their application
Additional Information:
For this role, you can choose between a remote-first or office-first working mode.
Office-First: Work primarily from our Warsaw, Wroclaw, or Cracow office for a minimum of 10 days per month.
Remote-First: Work from home or any location within 3 hours of the UTC +2 time zone.
Perks & Professional Growth:
– Flexible working hours: Start your workday anytime between 8:00 and 10:00 AM
– Welcome pack filled with goodies to help you feel at home when you join the team
– Trainings, lectures, and courses: Internal workshops, external training, “Meet a star” events, knowledge-sharing initiatives, online tutorials, and e-learning classes are all available for continuous learning
– Merch: Gifts for newborn rebels and regular opportunities to receive cool swag
– Health & Well-being:
– Private medical healthcare: Choose from a selection of medical plans with dental care for yourself, your partner, and relatives
– Psychological care: Free mental health support and various well-being webinars
– Multisport card: Access a wide range of sporting and fitness facilities across the city
– Social Activities & Life in the Office:
– Dog-friendly office: Bring your furry friend to work and take care of them while you work
– Social events: Regular gatherings at the studio to unwind, play games, and have fun together
– Healthy selections: Organic fruit, snacks, muesli, organic honey, vegan milk, and specialty coffee available throughout the studio
– Truly international working environment: Opportunity to meet and work with a diverse group of people from around the world
– Head office in Warsaw
– Sustainable campus with an eco ethos: Features such as solar panels, 2000 plants, and an air-filtering system for clean air, electric car charging points, flower meadows, and more
– Onsite, well-equipped gym with a climbing wall, daily Gym Assistant support, and yoga and healthy spine classes
– Car and bike parking spaces: Designated space for bicycles, as well as repair equipment and showers available
– No dress code: We like to keep it casual
– If you notice any irregularities in our recruitment process, please report them here. Apply link