Illustrator (Franchise Art Team)

Job Description

CD PROJEKT RED is looking for a talented and experienced Illustrator to join our Franchise Development Art Team. The ideal candidate thrives in a collaborative environment with individuals passionate about creating exceptional art, demonstrates an aptitude for receiving constructive feedback and consistently meets assigned due dates. In this role, the primary focus will be on creating high-quality illustrations for external collaboration and marketing purposes, cooperating closely with the Art Director and fellow team members to maintain a cohesive style and uphold our commitment to excellence.

Daily responsibilities

• Creating high quality illustrations in collaboration with the Art Director and other artists on the team.
• Being responsible for original ideas and composition of illustrations.
• Maintaining the production pipeline and meeting deadlines.
• Following the guidelines and maintaining a coherent style.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience in a similar position.
• Excellent illustration and storytelling skills with an eye for perspective, color, lighting, mood and composition.
• Strong skills in realistic and semi-realistic illustration proven by appropriate portfolio.
• Ability to efficiently switch between different styles and projects on a daily basis.
• Advanced knowledge of Adobe Photoshop.
• Solid foundation in traditional art, such as figure drawing, industrial design and landscape painting.
• Experience working in a wide variety of styles but also able to work within an established genre.
• Understanding of technical requirements for not only digital but also printed media.
• Excellent communication abilities.
• Ability to efficiently communicate in English.

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

• Art college degree.
• Ability to use 3D software in their pipeline.
• Experience in the gaming industry.
• Familiarity with CD PROJEKT RED's franchises and style.
• Avid and passionate gamer.

Additional Information

Working mode

For this role you can choose between a remote-first or office-first working mode.

• Office-First: working primarily from the Warsaw, Wroclaw, or Cracow office for a minimum of 10 days per month.
• Remote-First: working from home, or from any location that is within 3 hours of the GMT+3 time zone.

Perks & Professional Growth

• Flexible working hours — start your workday anytime between 8:00 and 10:00 AM.
• 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!
• 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.

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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!