Lead Technical Artist

Job Description

We’re looking for a Lead Technical Artist to join the CD PROJEKT RED team dedicated to crafting the studio’s first‑ever original IP and video game, codenamed Project Hadar. We believe the universe we are creating is one bursting with limitless potential, and we want you to help us broaden and utilize it, making sure it not only matches gamers’ high expectations set by past CD PROJEKT RED titles but exceeds them.

As a Lead Technical Artist
, you will be at the forefront of defining and shaping the technical vision for the art pipeline of our future game. You will play a key role in developing cutting‑edge tools and collaborating closely with engineers and artists to ensure our game achieves the highest visual fidelity and performance standards.

If you are a leader who thrives on solving complex challenges, taking ownership, and is passionate about pushing the limits of game technology, we’d love to hear from you.

This position requires working in our Warsaw Studio. Hybrid working mode available.

• Prototyping, researching and integrating new features in Unreal Engine 5.
• Leading, mentoring, and guiding technical artists, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence.
• Prototyping, researching, and integrating new tools and features to push artistic boundaries.
• Responsible for talent acquisition, performance evaluation, professional development, and employee engagement within the team.
• Ensuring high‑quality asset integration while maintaining performance and memory efficiency.
• Defining best practices for assets pipeline and technical art, establishing and maintaining documentation.
• Collaborating closely with art directors, engineers, and designers to achieve the project's creative and technical goals.
• Identifying and addressing bottlenecks in the production pipeline, ensuring smooth development processes.

• Minimum 3 years of experience in a leadership role in a creative environment. We’re looking for someone who has mentored others, shaped project direction, and helped teams succeed.
• Minimum 6 years of experience in a technical art role.
• Strong leadership experience, including mentoring and guiding technical artists.
• Excellent knowledge of Unreal Engine 5.
• Strong understanding of DCC workflows.
• Experience in tool creation and automation using Python and/or C++.
• Proven track record of problem‑solving and debugging complex technical challenges.
• Demonstrated commitment to taking ownership, setting goals, exchanging knowledge and driving initiatives independently.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work cross‑discipline with artists and engineers.
• Fluent English (both written and spoken).

• Experience in procedural content creation (Houdini, Unreal’s PCG, Geometry Script, or Blender’s Geometry Nodes).
• Expertise in real‑time scalable VFX (Niagara, Ember Gen).
• Animation pipeline knowledge, including scripting for Maya, Motion Builder, or Unreal's Animation Blueprints and Sequencer.

We work primarily from the Warsaw studio in a full‑time or hybrid mode. Relocation to Warsaw is required.

• Relocation package – flight ticket, company apartment for your first month, relocating your pet, shipping your belongings.
• Relocation assistance – processing your legalization operations, assistance with finding residence, tax settlements.
• Polish lessons for foreign employees and for your spouse or partner.
• Paid Leave – from 20 to 26 days of holiday per year, paid sick leave, paid maternity and paternity leave.
• Flexible working hours – start your workday anytime between 8:00 and 10:00 AM.
• A welcome pack filled with goodies.
• Trainings, lectures, and courses – internal workshops, external training for each employee, ‘Meet a star’ events, knowledge‑sharing initiatives, online tutorials, and e‑learning classes.
• 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, also accessible for your partner and relatives.
• Psychological care – free mental health support and webinars.
• Multisport card – access to sporting and fitness facilities…