Senior Gameplay Animator

Job description

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 and Beyond the Game Blog where we share behind-the-scenes insights and stories direct from our team members!

Job Description

At CD PROJEKT RED, we’ve built our legacy on rich worlds and storytelling from the epic tales of The Witcher to the dystopian future of Cyberpunk 2077. Now, we’re setting out on the next journey: to create a completely new IP which is Project Hadar. It is shaped by the same passion, quality, and vision that define everything we do.

Project Hadar is still in its early days. This is an exciting opportunity to join a team that’s building a universe from the ground up where your ideas, experience, and creativity can directly shape the project’s vision, identity, and direction.

We’re looking for a Senior Gameplay Animator to join our Warsaw office.

In this role, you’ll be working closely with Designers and other multidisciplinary team members to create immersive gameplay content – from initial concepting, quick iteration while supporting design needs to finished animations. This is a hands-on position that combines creativity, technical knowledge, and collaboration. If you’re passionate about gameplay animation, and building unforgettable gameplay experiences, we’d love to hear from you.

Daily Responsibilities

• Ensuring that your animations look and feel great while playing the game.
• Taking responsibility for the animation-related aspects of the game, including driving collaboration across disciplines to create the best possible gameplay experience.
• Working effectively with a cross-discipline team, prototyping and drafting animations to efficiently explore and validate new ideas in game.
• Collaborating closely with the Animation Lead and Gameplay Design Team.
• Taking ownership over key gameplay animation features.
• Working on previz animations to communicate new gameplay concepts in Maya/Motionbuilder.
• Building and testing the animation pipeline in DCC tools and Unreal Engine 5, acting as both a key stakeholder and power user in the process.
• Creating final, high-quality gameplay animation assets from scratch or motion capture data.
• Delivering work in accordance with the artistic direction of the project.
• Providing knowledge and solutions for everyday problems.
• Sharing your experience and helping team members.

Qualifications

• Passion for creating great games and a love for animation.
• 6+  years of professional experience in gameplay animation development with at least 1 AAA title shipped.
• Solid knowledge of animation principles and an eye for dynamic poses.
• Professional knowledge of Unreal Engine, Maya and MotionBuilder.
• Experience setting up shots and directing motion capture shoots.
• High level of creativity and a strong commitment to the project.
• Ability to work proactively in multidisciplinary teams.
• Eagerness to receive, seek, and provide constructive feedback.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to effectively coordinate with producers, programmers, designers, as well as artists.
• Ability to mentor peers.
• Curious, kind, and a positive and professional can-do attitude.
• Fluent in English.

Nice to have

(Please note that these skills are not required to apply for the position)

• Experience setting up / troubleshooting node based state machines and animation graphs.
• Experience with motion matching.
• Experience in developing animation pipelines and tools.

Along with the application please send an animation reel preferably with an explanation of contributions.

Additional Information

Working mode

In-office in a hybrid or full-time capacity in Warsaw, Poland. Relocation is required.

Relocation Support

• Relocation package — flight ticket, company apartment for your first month, relocating your pet and family, shipping your belongings. It’s all covered.
• Relocation assistance — processing your legalization operations for you and  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 per year, and paid sick leave.

Health & Well-Being

• Private medical healthcare — a selection of medical plans with dental care and unlimited rehabilitation to choose from, which are also accessible for your partner and relatives.
• Life insurance — comprehensive pension and insurance plans to protect you and your loved ones.
• Annual screenings for cancer prevention covered by the company.
• Psychological and psychiatrist care — free mental health support and various well-being initiatives.
• Sports card — gain access to a wide number of sporting and fitness facilities across the city.
• Menstrual leave — employees who menstruate can take one extra day off when experiencing period pain.
• RED Parents Network — support for working parents, including childcare benefits, and family-friendly events.
• RED Summer Camp for Kids — a fun summer program for children aged 5–12, majoritively paid by the company.

Perks & Professional Growth

• A welcome pack filled with goodies — to help you feel right at home once you join the team.
• Trainings, lectures, and courses — workshops and trainings for each employee, 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, cinemas, and public transport reimbursement.
• Gifts for newborn rebels and regular chances to nab some cool swag!

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 — ​​canteens.
• Truly international working environment — a chance to meet and work with a diverse selection of people from all around the world.
• Sustainability is an ongoing commitment for us, and our campus has  electric car charging points, green zones, and much more. Read all about it on our Beyond the Game Blog.
• A designated space for your bicycle, as well as bicycle repair equipment and showers available whenever you need them.
• An onsite, well-equipped gym with a climbing wall, daily Gym Assistant support, and yoga and boxing classes.
• No dress-code — we like to keep it casual.

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