Full time
CD PROJEKT RED is looking for an experienced Senior Weapons Artist to join our studio in Boston and work on Cyberpunk: Orion, the follow up to Cyberpunk 2077 and the next game in the franchise. As a Senior weapons artist, you will work with various stakeholders to bring the fantastic weapons of the Cyberpunk universe to life.
Daily Responsibilities
- Interpret weapons designs from detailed concepts and bring them to life
- Hard surface modeling of weapons, props, or possibly vehicles with mechanical articulation for accurate functionality
- Texturing and material creation
- Assist in the creation of pipelines and workflows for weapons creation and customization
- Create documentation for workflows or pipelines
- Writing and preparing briefs for outsource or other development partners
- Working with the design, animation and Art Direction teams to problem solve both design and aesthetic challenges
- Mentor other hardsurface/weapons artists
- 7+ years of demonstrated experience in the games or film industry, preferably focused on hardsurface modeling for weapons and props
- Ability to work independently to identify and own work, deliver results.
- Experience working on AAA first person titles
- Extensive experience using 3D modeling applications
- Strong background in traditional art skills, understanding fundamentals like proportion, scale, value, and color theory.
- A strong understanding of material surfaces and the ability to communicate them visually.
- Excellent understanding of mechanical function and purpose and the ability to create believable assets
- Knowledgeable in weapon design across various eras and genres.
- Be fast and organized at researching and reference gathering.
- A collaborative and team player approach, being able to contribute ideas, take direction, and react to stakeholder feedback.
- The ability to learn new tools quickly and effectively.
This job requires working in Boston, US.
Working mode: in-office in a hybrid or full-time capacity.
Health & Well-being
- 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.
Perks & Professional Growth
- 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.
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.
- Truly international working environment — a chance to meet and work with a diverse selection of people from all around the world.
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