SENIOR VFX ARTIST (CD PROJEKT RED)

Project Sirius
Senior
20 100 – 31 790 PLN gross/month
Remote (Europe) / 👔 Warsaw, Poland 🇵🇱
Description
CD PROJEKT RED is looking for a Senior VFX Artist to join the team developing Project Sirius, a multiplayer game set in The Witcher universe. This role is focused on creating high-fidelity real-time visual effects that support gameplay, cinematics, and immersive environments while helping define the next generation of VFX quality for the project.
You will work closely with artists, designers, engineers, and production teams to develop visually stunning and technically optimized effects while contributing to innovation in workflows, tools, and real-time VFX techniques.
Responsibilities
Create high-quality real-time visual effects across multiple VFX domains
Support gameplay, cinematics, and environments with visually compelling effects
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver immersive player experiences
Research and develop new workflows, tools, and techniques for real-time VFX production
Ensure all VFX assets meet performance requirements and technical budgets
Populate environments with engaging and atmospheric visual effects
Contribute to a culture of creativity, collaboration, and technical excellence
Work with leads and production teams to estimate, prioritize, and plan tasks
Share knowledge and contribute to team growth and development
Required Skills
Professional experience in the games industry focused on real-time VFX creation
Experience contributing to shipped or completed game projects
Strong portfolio demonstrating high-quality game VFX work
Expertise in both real-time and baked simulations
Strong understanding of VFX pipelines and production workflows
Experience with SideFX Houdini
Advanced knowledge of Unreal Engine 5 and Niagara
Understanding of PBR workflows, shaders, lighting, and real-time rendering techniques
Experience optimizing real-time visual effects for performance
Ability to solve complex technical and artistic challenges
Strong communication and collaboration skills
Ability to explain technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Nice to Have
Experience working on multiplayer games
Experience creating cinematic visual effects
Knowledge of advanced procedural workflows
Experience mentoring junior and mid-level artists
Passion for high-fidelity AAA game development
What we offer
Opportunity to work on Project Sirius in The Witcher universe
Relocation package including flights, temporary accommodation, pet relocation, and shipping support
Relocation assistance with legal and administrative processes
Polish language lessons for employees and partners
Life insurance and comprehensive healthcare support
Annual medical expense budget for employees working outside Poland
Mental health support and well-being programs
Paid vacation and sick leave
Gym reimbursement and access to onsite fitness facilities
Flexible working hours
Extensive training, workshops, courses, and learning opportunities
International and diverse work environment
Dog-friendly office and regular social events
Modern office campus with sustainability initiatives and employee amenities
Vacancy link