CD Projekt RED

gameplay animator (contract) for RPGs

In short

A senior gameplay animator role at a story-driven RPG studio, focused on in-game character and creature animation using Maya, MotionBuilder and Unreal Engine, including MotionMatching, blendspaces and procedural animation systems. Requires strong motion capture and key-frame skills, deep knowledge of animal (especially horse) locomotion biomechanics, and at least one shipped game title. It's a 2-year fixed-term contract primarily based in Warsaw, with limited remote work from Europe possible for select candidates.

About
CD PROJEKT RED creates story-driven role-playing games.
Responsibilities
•Deliver in-game animations using Autodesk Maya, MotionBuilder, and Unreal Engine as the main art creation and implementation tools
•Establish and maintain animation asset creation workflows, folders, naming conventions, and other engine-related organizational structures
•Co-develop playable and non-playable animation systems, including MotionMatching Systems, Blendspaces, animation graphs, procedural animation setups, and engine-specific auxiliary data such as notification and synchronization events and additional data settings files
Requirements
•Strong experience with motion capture data and key-frame animation
•Technical and artistic orientation
•Strong understanding of animal locomotion biomechanics, particularly horse movement
•Proven experience animating animals and/or creatures
•Production-proven game experience with at least one released title
•Good grasp and understanding of gameplay design
•Very good communication and problem-solving skills
•Fluent English
Conditions
•2-years fixed term contract
•Employment Contract ("Umowa o pracę")
•Estimated pay range: 19,000–29,600 PLN gross monthly. Final offers depend on job-related factors such as experience and qualifications
•Primarily based in the Warsaw office for a minimum of 10 days per month
•Remote work from within Europe is possible for select candidates
•Relocation package includes a flight ticket, company apartment for the first month, pet relocation, and shipping belongings
•Relocation assistance with legalization processes, finding residence, and tax settlements
•Polish lessons for foreign employees and their spouse or partner
•Private medical healthcare plans include dental care and unlimited rehabilitation, also accessible to partners and relatives
•Life insurance, pension and insurance plans
•Annual cancer-prevention screenings covered by the company
•Free psychological and psychiatric care and well-being initiatives
•Sports card with access to sporting and fitness facilities across the city
•Employees who menstruate can take one extra day off when experiencing period pain
•RED Parents Network provides support for working parents, including childcare benefits and family-friendly events
•RED Summer Camp for children aged 5–12 is majoritively paid by the company
•Welcome pack
•Trainings, lectures, courses, workshops, knowledge-sharing initiatives, online tutorials, and e-learning classes are available
•Cafeteria platform provides subscription benefits, additional medical packages, vouchers and codes for shops and cinemas, and public transport reimbursement
•Gifts for newborn rebels and regular opportunities to receive swag
•Dog-friendly office
•Regular social events at the studio
•Canteens offer healthy selections
•Campus includes electric car charging points and green zones
•Bicycle space, repair equipment, and showers are available
•Onsite gym with a climbing wall, daily Gym Assistant support, yoga, and boxing classes
•No dress code

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