Environment Artist (Geological Assets)
Company Description
To create revolutionary, story-driven RPGs which go straight to the hearts of gamers — this is our mission. Want to dive deeper into our company’s culture? Explore our social media and check out our YouTube channel where we share behind-the-scenes insights and stories direct from our team members!
Job Description
CD PROJEKT RED is currently looking for a talented Environment Artist with expertise in the creation of rocks, terrain, and geological formations. In this role, you’ll support our Environment Art team in building a realistic and visually compelling asset library of rock formations, mountains, and natural phenomena. You'll work with photogrammetry scans as well as create assets from scratch using digital sculpting techniques. Your contributions will shape the environments of our upcoming titles, all while collaborating with a cross-functional and inclusive team. Please note: this is a full-time position on an 18-month contract. Daily responsibilities
Design and produce photorealistic geological assets across a variety of tools and workflows.
Apply an understanding of physically based rendering (PBR), player navigation, and in-game metrics.
Collaborate with Art Directors and Leads to ensure visual consistency with the game’s style and creative direction.
Partner with other Environment Artists to integrate your assets into large-scale environments.
Work closely with Technical Artists and Texture Artists on materials, shaders, and templates.
Support the production pipeline and contribute to achieving visual quality and performance benchmarks.
Share knowledge and best practices with colleagues, and remain open to continuous learning and feedback.
Qualifications
Proficiency with Adobe Photoshop (or equivalent tools).
Skilled in a major 3D modeling tool such as Blender, 3DS Max, or Maya.
Experience with digital sculpting in ZBrush.
Solid knowledge of photogrammetry workflows and working with scan data.
Understanding of PBR workflows and shader development.
Strong grasp of lighting techniques and color theory.
Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to visual detail.
Self-driven and comfortable working independently or in collaboration.
Capable of estimating tasks and meeting production deadlines.
Communicative, respectful, and eager to work within a multidisciplinary team.
Proficient in English (spoken and written).
Enthusiasm for games and world-building.
Artists should include a portfolio to their application.
Additional Information
For this role you can choose between a remote-first or office-first working mode.
Office-First: working primarily from the Warsaw, Wroclaw, or Cracow office for a minimum of 10 days per month.
Remote-First: working from home, or from any location that is within 3 hours away of the UTC +2 time zone.
Perks & Professional Growth
Flexible working hours — start your workday anytime between 8:00 and 10:00 AM.
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!
Merch — gifts for newborn rebels and regular chances to nab some cool swag!
Health & Well-being
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.
Social Activities & Life in the Office
Dog-friendly office — dog owner? Bring your pooch with you and look after them while working! There’s always a furry friend or two to meet at the studio.
Social events — we host regular gatherings at the studio where we can all unwind, play games, and just have some fun together.
Healthy selections — organic fruit, snacks, muesli, organic honey, vegan milk, and speciality coffee are all at your disposal around the studio. Enjoy!
Truly international working environment — a chance to meet and work with a diverse selection of people from all around the world.
Head office in Warsaw
Sustainable campus with an eco ethos — solar panels provide green energy, 2000 plants and an air-filtering system to help provide clean air, electric car charging points, flower meadows, and more green features in the works.
An onsite, well-equipped gym with a climbing wall, daily Gym Assistant support and yoga and healthy spine classes.
Car and bike parking spaces.
A designated space for your bicycle, as well as bicycle repair equipment and showers available whenever you need them.
No dress-code — we like to keep it casual.
If you've observed any irregularities in our recruitment process please click here to report them.
Environment Artist (Geological Assets)
Company Description
To create revolutionary, story-driven RPGs which go straight to the hearts of gamers — this is our mission. Want to dive deeper into our company’s culture? Explore our social media and check out our YouTube channel where we share behind-the-scenes insights and stories direct from our team members!
Job Description
CD PROJEKT RED is currently looking for a talented Environment Artist with expertise in the creation of rocks, terrain, and geological formations. In this role, you’ll support our Environment Art team in building a realistic and visually compelling asset library of rock formations, mountains, and natural phenomena. You'll work with photogrammetry scans as well as create assets from scratch using digital sculpting techniques. Your contributions will shape the environments of our upcoming titles, all while collaborating with a cross-functional and inclusive team. Please note: this is a full-time position on an 18-month contract. Daily responsibilities
Design and produce photorealistic geological assets across a variety of tools and workflows.
Apply an understanding of physically based rendering (PBR), player navigation, and in-game metrics.
Collaborate with Art Directors and Leads to ensure visual consistency with the game’s style and creative direction.
Partner with other Environment Artists to integrate your assets into large-scale environments.
Work closely with Technical Artists and Texture Artists on materials, shaders, and templates.
Support the production pipeline and contribute to achieving visual quality and performance benchmarks.
Share knowledge and best practices with colleagues, and remain open to continuous learning and feedback.
Qualifications
Proficiency with Adobe Photoshop (or equivalent tools).
Skilled in a major 3D modeling tool such as Blender, 3DS Max, or Maya.
Experience with digital sculpting in ZBrush.
Solid knowledge of photogrammetry workflows and working with scan data.
Understanding of PBR workflows and shader development.
Strong grasp of lighting techniques and color theory.
Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to visual detail.
Self-driven and comfortable working independently or in collaboration.
Capable of estimating tasks and meeting production deadlines.
Communicative, respectful, and eager to work within a multidisciplinary team.
Proficient in English (spoken and written).
Enthusiasm for games and world-building.
Artists should include a portfolio to their application.
Additional Information
For this role you can choose between a remote-first or office-first working mode.
Office-First: working primarily from the Warsaw, Wroclaw, or Cracow office for a minimum of 10 days per month.
Remote-First: working from home, or from any location that is within 3 hours away of the UTC +2 time zone.
Perks & Professional Growth
Flexible working hours — start your workday anytime between 8:00 and 10:00 AM.
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!
Merch — gifts for newborn rebels and regular chances to nab some cool swag!
Health & Well-being
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.
Social Activities & Life in the Office
Dog-friendly office — dog owner? Bring your pooch with you and look after them while working! There’s always a furry friend or two to meet at the studio.
Social events — we host regular gatherings at the studio where we can all unwind, play games, and just have some fun together.
Healthy selections — organic fruit, snacks, muesli, organic honey, vegan milk, and speciality coffee are all at your disposal around the studio. Enjoy!
Truly international working environment — a chance to meet and work with a diverse selection of people from all around the world.
Head office in Warsaw
Sustainable campus with an eco ethos — solar panels provide green energy, 2000 plants and an air-filtering system to help provide clean air, electric car charging points, flower meadows, and more green features in the works.
An onsite, well-equipped gym with a climbing wall, daily Gym Assistant support and yoga and healthy spine classes.
Car and bike parking spaces.
A designated space for your bicycle, as well as bicycle repair equipment and showers available whenever you need them.
No dress-code — we like to keep it casual.
If you've observed any irregularities in our recruitment process please click here to report them.