Lead 3D Character Artist

📋 Description

• CD PROJEKT RED seeks a Lead 3D Character Artist to drive the creative vision for character creation in Project Sirius.

• Responsible for overseeing character modeling, texturing, and implementation while leading a team of creatives.

• Remote collaboration with the Sirius team based in the Boston office is required (within 3 hours of the UTC +2 time zone).

⛳️ Requirements

• Minimum 8 years of experience in the video game industry, with at least one AAA title shipped.

• Demonstrated expertise as a Lead Character Artist.

• Proficient in stylized character art and maintaining visual coherence.

• Mastery of modeling tools (3ds Max, Maya, Blender, etc.), sculpting tools (ZBrush, etc.), and PBR texturing software (Substance Painter/Designer, Photoshop, etc.).

• Expertise in Unreal Engine 4/5.

• Strong understanding of anatomy, form, proportions, clothing, and material design.

• Solid grasp of physically based rendering (PBR) workflows.

• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and teamwork abilities.

• Desired: Proficiency in procedural content creation tools (e.g., Marvelous Designer, Houdini).

• Strong traditional art background and attention to detail.

• Understanding of rigging, skinning processes, and facial animation setups.

🏝️ Benefits

• Company-paid medical healthcare (dental, vision, & mental).

• Paid Leave — 20 days of holiday per year for every team member (26 days after two years).

• No dress code — maintaining a casual work environment.

• 401K with employer matching.

• Gym Membership Reimbursement.

• Flexible working hours.

• Access to trainings, lectures, and courses — internal workshops, online tutorials, and e-learning classes.

• Merch — gifts and chances to grab some cool swag!

• A welcome pack filled with goodies to help you settle in comfortably.

• Dog-friendly office — bring your furry friend to work!

• Truly international working environment — collaborate with a diverse team from around the globe.