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full-time
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$108 100 - $162 200 CAD annually
Job Summary
Join CD PROJEKT RED as a Senior VFX Artist to craft stunning real-time visual effects for Project Sirius, a new multiplayer game in The Witcher universe. This remote-first role in Canada offers a chance to innovate VFX pipelines and contribute to a revolutionary RPG.
About this job
CD PROJEKT RED is seeking a Senior VFX Artist for Project Sirius, a multiplayer game in The Witcher universe. This role involves creating high-quality, real-time visual effects across all domains, collaborating with multiple disciplines, and innovating new workflows. You will ensure VFX work is performant and visually engaging, contributing to the next generation of high-fidelity game effects.
Requirements
- Professional experience in the gaming industry, with a focus on real-time VFX creation and experience contributing to shipped or completed game projects.
- A strong portfolio that demonstrates VFX creation for games.
- Expertise in both real-time and baked simulations.
- Demonstrable knowledge of VFX pipelines and tools—including SideFX Houdini.
- Expertise in Unreal Engine 5, Niagara, and interrelated systems.
- Solid understanding of PBR concepts, real-time rendering techniques, shaders, and lighting.
- Experience with performance and optimization procedures for real-time VFX.
- Ability to think creatively and strategically to overcome complex technical challenges.
- Ability to manage tasks, collaborate on shared goals, and contribute to team knowledge-sharing.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Benefits & Perks
- Company-paid medical healthcare (dental, vision, and mental).
- Free mental health support, including access to counseling, psychiatric care, and a variety of well-being webinars.
- Paid leave — 26 days of vacation, 10 sick days, & 12 calendar holidays per year.
- RRSP with employer matching.
- Gym Membership Reimbursement.
- Menstrual leave — employees who menstruate can take one extra day off when experiencing period pain.
- RED Parents Network — support for working parents.
- Flexible working hours.
- Trainings, lectures, and courses — internal workshops, knowledge-sharing initiatives, online tutorials, and e-learning classes are all available.
- A welcome pack filled with goodies — to help you feel right at home once you join the team.
- Dog-friendly office — bring your pooch with you and look after them while working!
- Truly international working environment.
- No dress-code.
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