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 where we share behind-the-scenes insights and stories direct from our team members!
Job Description
CD PROJEKT RED is looking for an experienced Senior Weapon Artist to work on Cyberpunk: Orion, the follow up to Cyberpunk 2077 and the next game in the franchise. As a Senior Weapon Artist, you will contribute to an immersive player experience by designing and modelling memorable weapons of the Cyberpunk universe.
Daily Responsibilities
- Craft high-quality 3D models of weapons, props — low, mid, and high-poly — with mechanical realism and strong aesthetic presence.
- Interpret detailed weapon concepts and bring them to life with thoughtful design.
- Work independently while collaborating closely with Concept Art, Art Direction, Animation, and Gameplay to ensure consistency and functionality.
- Build and refine pipelines and workflows for weapon creation and customization in Unreal Engine.
- Write briefs, create documentation, and support internal and external development partners.
- Mentor and guide fellow artists on hard surface and weapon modeling best practices.
- Apply strong PBR-based material and texturing skills to polish every detail.
Qualifications
- 7+ years of demonstrated experience in the games, preferably focused on hardsurface modeling for weapons and props.
- Experience working on AAA titles.
- A strong eye for form, proportion, scale, and material definition.
- Proficiency with Blender and Substance Painter.
- Knowledge of weapon design across different eras and genres, with an appreciation for both function and style.
- Understanding of gameplay needs and how art contributes to immersive mechanics.
- Open, collaborative mindset—able to receive and give feedback constructively.
Nice to Have
- Passion for mechanics, weapons, and technology.
- Basic skills in rough sketching, drawing, and overpainting.
- Basic knowledge of Unreal Engine or Autodesk Maya.
Artists should include a portfolio to their application.
Additional Information
Working mode
- In-office in a hybrid or full-time capacity in Warsaw, Poland.
- For selected roles, remote work from within Europe may be considered.
Relocation support
- Relocation package – flight ticket, company apartment for your first month, relocating your pet, shipping your belongings: it’s all covered.
- 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.
- Polish lessons for foreign employees — and for your spouse or partner, too.
- Paid Leave — from 20 to 26 days of holiday for every team member per year, paid sick leave, and paid maternity & paternity leave.
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 — 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!
- 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.
- Merch — gifts for newborn rebels and regular chances to nab some cool swag!
Health & Well-being
- Private medical healthcare — a selection of medical plans with dental care to choose from, which are also accessible for your partner and relatives.
- Psychological care — free mental health support and various well-being webinars.
- Multisport card — gain access to a wide number of sporting and fitness facilities across the city.
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 — organic fruit, snacks, muesli, organic honey, vegan milk, and speciality coffee are all at your disposal around the studio. Enjoy!
- Truly international working environment — a chance to meet and work with a diverse selection of people from all around the world.
Head office in Warsaw
- Sustainable campus with an eco ethos — solar panels provide green energy, 2000 plants and an air-filtering system to help provide clean air, electric car charging points, flower meadows, and more green features in the works.
- An onsite, well-equipped gym with a climbing wall, daily Gym Assistant support and yoga and healthy spine classes.
- Car and bike parking spaces.
- A designated space for your bicycle, as well as bicycle repair equipment and showers available whenever you need them.
- No dress-code — we like to keep it casual.
