Senior Previz 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"><u>YouTube channel</u></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 an experienced, talented and creative <strong>Senior Previz Artist</strong> to join our team to work on Project Polaris — the first game in a new Witcher series saga — to help us bring our ambitious vision of this new, open world RPG to life while pushing the bar for narrative-driven experiences ever higher! In this position you will be responsible for creating complete movie sequences and videos that help support the director’s vision through the appropriate use of time efficient 3D graphics, motion capture, key frame animation, mixed media and or illustration.</p><p>Together, with our storytellers and game designers, you will create game experiences that are compelling and emotional or spectacular and bursting with action. We have them all! </p><p><strong>Daily responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Creating complete movie sequences with excellent pacing, acting, cinematography, editing, and timing.</li><li>Communicating with Designers and Leads across company departments to improve readability of the visual storytelling that understand both narrative and gameplay requirements.</li><li>Following, maintaining and creating new internal pipelines and tech. </li></ul><h3>Qualifications</h3><ul><li>Exceptional understanding of film language and how to use it to create coherent and memorable scenes and sequences that convey desired emotions.</li><li>At least 5 years of experience as a Previz Artist working in the game or film industries.</li><li>Proficiency in camera animation and working experience with motion capture animation.</li><li>Excellent understanding of acting including posing and timing.</li><li>Strong knowledge of all visual language basics like, light value, editing,staging and frame composition.</li><li>The ability to understand game design and to convey it’s visualization.</li><li>Ability to quickly learn and adapt to company proprietary software.</li><li>Being a self-motivated team player.</li><li>Technical problem-solving skills.</li></ul><p><strong>Nice to have:</strong></p><ul><li>Knowledge of the following tools: MotionBuilder, Maya, Blender Unreal engine.</li><li>Experience directing actors and/or acting.</li><li>Experience with keyframe animation.</li><li>Experience with working with a screenplay.</li><li>Genuine interest in the Witcher franchise.</li></ul><h3>Additional Information</h3><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 — we host regular gatherings at