Senior UI Artist

Summary

Join CD Projekt Red as a Senior User Interface Artist and contribute to the creation of immersive and visually stunning user interfaces for the next Witcher game. Leveraging your expertise in graphic design, animation, and UI implementation within Unreal Engine, you will collaborate with a team of designers, artists, and developers. This role offers flexibility with both on-site and 100% remote work options (within 3 hours of UTC+2). You will be responsible for defining the artistic vision for core UI elements, preparing 2D art, implementing game assets, and mentoring team members. A strong portfolio showcasing high-quality design work and at least 5 years of experience in graphic design and illustration are required.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience in graphic design and illustration, with a strong portfolio showcasing high-quality design work
• Proficiency in Graphic Design, Illustration, Motion Graphics, and Adobe CC software
• Proficiency in typography, colour theory, and layout
• Excellent sense of consistency within visual identity/brand
• Strong understanding of the UI flow of interactive media, particularly in the context of games
• Understanding user–centred design principles and methodologies
• Commitment to continual learning and staying abreast of the latest graphic design trends, tools, and technologies, integrating them into the design process
• Excellent communication, presentation, and collaboration skills
• Initiative-driven mindset with a proactive approach and readiness to take ownership
• Receptivity to constructive feedback and sharing knowledge with the team
• Strong affinity for story-driven open-world RPGs

Responsibilities

• Define and drive the artistic vision for core UI elements
• Prepare innovative and best-looking 2D art to use for UI
• Invent assets from concepts and sketches to the final product
• Implement game assets at the highest quality
• Maintain and optimise UI assets as necessary
• Guide and mentor the team to develop their skills
• Collaborate with Art Directors to establish the look of the game’s front-end
• Work with UI/UX Designers to deliver an intuitive user experience
• Provide alternative solutions to addressing certain UI needs

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience producing open-type fonts, logo marks or logotypes
• Experience in designing and implementing in-game menus and HUDs
• Experience implementing game UI using Unreal Engine or Unity
• Versatile artistic capability across genres (from fantasy to sci–fi)
• Experience with 3D art and 3D software

Benefits

• For this role you can choose between a remote-first or office-first working mode
• Relocation package – flight ticket, company apartment for your first month, relocating your pet, shipping your belongings: it’s all covered
• Relocation assistance — processing your legalization operations for you, assistance with finding residence, tax settlements - all you need to feel right at home is taken care of
• Polish lessons for foreign employees — and for your spouse or partner, too
• Paid Leave — from 20 to 26 days of holiday for every team member per year, paid sick leave, and paid maternity & paternity leave
• Flexible working hours — start your workday anytime between 8:00 and 10:00 AM
• 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!
• A welcome pack filled with goodies — to help you feel right at home once you join the team
• Private medical healthcare — a selection of medical plans with dental care to choose from, which are also accessible for your partner and relatives
• Health checks — tests and vaccinations at the studio as well as professional advice and guidance from a specialist doctor
• 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