Senior Character Concept Artist

<h3>Company Description</h3><p>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 <a href="https://www.youtube.com/CDPRED">YouTube channel</a> where we share behind-the-scenes insights and stories direct from our team members!</p><h3>Job Description</h3><p><strong>CD Projekt Red </strong>is looking for a <strong>Senior Character Concept Artist </strong>to join our studio in Warsaw and help us develop Project Orion - the follow-up to Cyberpunk 2077 and the next major video game in the Cyberpunk franchise. As a Senior Character Concept Artist, you’ll be a part of a small team of talented artists, working in close collaboration with Art Directors to establish the vision for the game. If you are an experienced and mature artist with a passion for creating industry-leading RPGs, we want to hear from you!</p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Create high quality, creative and original character concept artworks </li><li>Work closely with directors to establish a clear vision and direction for the game</li><li>Cooperate and work as part of a team of artists, sharing information, ideas and knowledge to benefit the project as a whole.</li><li>Participating in peer group feedback sessions regularly, attending reviews, receiving feedback and making iterations</li><li>Collaborating closely with other departments and teams to get the information and support needed to achieve goals and solve problems</li><li>Maintaining the production pipeline and meeting deadlines.</li></ul><h3>Qualifications</h3><ul><li>A minimum of 5 years experience in game development</li><li>In-depth knowledge of the Cyberpunk genre and RPGs and a passion for character design.</li><li>Excellent visual and verbal communication skills, with the ability to efficiently demonstrate ideas and concepts and convey information clearly to others.</li><li>Exceptional creative and artistic skills, with a portfolio demonstrating expertise in realistic character concept art, mood paintings, designs, 3d blockouts and paintovers, key-frames, and the ability to create fast ideation sketches such as storyboards.</li><li>A solid background in traditional art with core foundational skills</li><li>Excellent knowledge of both 2d and 3d design software such as Photoshop and Zbrush </li><li>Readiness to take responsibility for projects.</li><li>Openness for constant feedback and sharing knowledge with other concept artists.</li><li>Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English, with the willingness to work collaboratively with other teams online in different time zones.</li></ul><h3>Additional Information</h3><p>Working mode: in-office in a hybrid or full-time capacity. </p><p><strong>Relocation support</strong></p><ul><li>Relocation package – flight ticket, company apartment for your first month, relocating your pet, shipping your belongings: it’s all covered. </li><li>Relocation assistance — processing your legalization operations for you, assistance with finding residence, tax settlements - all you need to feel right at home is taken care of.</li><li>Polish lessons for foreign employees — and for your spouse or partner, too.</li><li>Paid Leave — from 20 to 26 days of holiday for every team member per year, paid sick leave, and paid maternity &amp; paternity leave.</li></ul><p><strong>Perks &amp; Professional Growth </strong></p><ul><li>Flexible working hours — start your workday anytime between 8:00 and 10:00 AM.</li><li>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!</li><li>REDs have access to the cafeteria platform through which they can receive subscription benefits, additional medical packages or vouchers and codes to shops and cinemas.</li><li>Merch — gifts for newborn rebels and regular chances to nab some cool swag!</li><li>A welcome pack filled with goodies — to help you feel right at home once you join the team</li></ul><p><strong>Health &amp; Well-being</strong></p><ul><li>Private medical healthcare — a selection of medical plans with dental care to choose from, which are also accessible for your partner and relatives.</li><li>Health checks — tests and vaccinations at the studio as well as professional advice and guidance from a specialist doctor.</li><li>Psychological care — free mental health support and various well-being webinars. </li><li>Multisport card — gain access to a wide number of sporting and fitness facilities across the city.</li></ul><p><strong>Social Activities &amp; Life in the Office</strong></p><ul><li>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.</li><li>Social events —