Expert Vfx Artist

Summary

Join CD PROJEKT RED in Boston or remotely (USA/Canada) as an Expert VFX Artist for Project Orion, the next Cyberpunk game. You will create high-quality real-time VFX, mentor junior artists, collaborate across disciplines, and drive innovation. This requires 10+ years of gaming VFX experience, proven leadership, expertise in real-time and baked simulations, and proficiency with VFX tools (Houdini, Max, Maya, etc.). The role offers competitive benefits including health & well-being coverage, paid leave, 401k matching, flexible hours, professional development opportunities, and a casual work environment.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in the gaming industry, with a focus on real-time VFX creation
• Proven leadership experience, with a track record of mentoring and developing talent
• Expertise in both real-time and baked simulations
• Strong knowledge of VFX tools and pipelines (Houdini, Max, Maya, etc.)
• Solid understanding of PBR concepts, real-time rendering techniques, shaders, and lighting
• Deep knowledge of performance and optimization for real-time VFX
• Experience working independently to identify, own, and deliver high-impact work
• Strong knowledge of SideFX Houdini
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and presentation skills
• A strong portfolio that demonstrates mastery in VFX creation for games

Responsibilities

• Create high-quality, real-time visual effects: explosions, fire, smoke, clouds, weapons FX, debris, and weather elements
• Mentor VFX artists, fostering a culture of creativity, trust, and technical excellence
• Collaborate across multiple disciplines to support gameplay, cinematics, and environments with best-in-class VFX
• Drive innovation and research new workflows, tools, and techniques to push the boundaries of real-time VFX
• Ensure VFX content is performant and within technical budgets
• Populate environments with stunning and immersive VFX
• Write and prepare briefs for outsourced work, provide feedback, and maintain quality standards
• Partner with Directors and Production to strategically plan and estimate work, ensuring alignment with project goals and timelines

Benefits

• 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
• 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