Senior Technical Artist

Summary

Join CD PROJEKT RED as a Senior Technical Artist to work on The Witcher 4. You will collaborate with artists and world designers, developing in-house tools and pushing technological boundaries with Unreal Engine. Key responsibilities include creating and maintaining shaders, building artist-empowering tools, implementing new Unreal Engine features, resolving pipeline challenges, and mentoring team members. The ideal candidate possesses at least 5 years of experience in a technical art role within game development, proficiency with Unreal Engine 5, and experience with 3D content creation software and tool development using C++ and/or Python. Relocation to Warsaw, Poland is required, although remote work from within Europe may be possible for selected candidates. The position offers various perks and benefits, including health and well-being initiatives, social activities, and professional growth opportunities.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience in a technical art role within game development
• Proficiency with Unreal Engine 5, including shader development and system integration
• Experience with 3D content creation software (e.g. Blender, Autodesk Maya, Substance Painter)
• Tool development experience using C++ and/or Python
• Track record of solving complex technical challenges and debugging with precision
• Self-motivated, goal-driven, and experienced in taking ownership of high-impact tasks
• Strong cross-disciplinary collaboration and communication skills
• Fluent in English (written and spoken)

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain key shaders — including layered materials, procedural damage, weathering effects, and gameplay-responsive visuals
• Build tools and workflows that empower artists, integrating them directly into the environments they use most — from Unreal Engine editor tools to Substance Painter and other DCC extensions
• Explore and implement new Unreal Engine features, collaborating closely with engineers and Epic Games to expand what's possible in real-time content creation
• Identify and resolve pipeline challenges, support asset optimization, and ensure smooth delivery across all target platforms
• Mentor teammates and help foster a supportive, collaborative tech art culture where curiosity, knowledge-sharing, and experimentation are encouraged

Benefits

• A welcome pack filled with goodies — to help you feel right at home once you join the team
• Trainings, lectures and courses — internal workshops, external training for each employee, ‘Meet a star’ events, knowledge-sharing initiatives, online tutorials, and e-learning classes are all available. There’s always something to learn!
• REDs have access to the cafeteria platform through which they can receive subscription benefits, additional medical packages or vouchers and codes to shops and cinemas
• Merch — gifts for newborn rebels and regular chances to nab some cool swag!
• Private medical healthcare — a selection of medical plans with dental care to choose from, which are also accessible for your partner and relatives
• Psychological care — free mental health support and various well-being webinars
• Multisport card — gain access to a wide number of sporting and fitness facilities across the city