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Previz Artist

Job Description

CD PROJEKT RED is currently looking for talented Previz Artist to join our Cinematics team in Warsaw to work on Cyberpunk 2077. Person in this position will be responsible for creating complete movie sequences and shots that help support the director’s vision through the appropriate use of staging, blocking, cameras, composition, motion, and editing.

Together, with some of the industry’s best storytellers, you will create scenes that are compelling and emotional or spectacular and bursting with action. We have it all!

Daily responsibilities:

• Creating complete movie sequences with excellent pacing, acting, cinematography, editing, and timing.
• Communicating with Designers and Leads to improve readability of visual storytelling and establish perfect continuity of the story with gameplay.
• Completing tasks on time maintaining high quality.
• Following and maintaining pipelines and technical requirements.

Qualifications

• Exceptional understanding of film language and how to use it to create coherent and memorable scenes and sequences that convey desired emotions.
• Strong knowledge of cinematography and editing, as well as an understanding of the rules of staging and frame composition.
• Proficiency in camera animation and working with motion capture animation.
• Good understanding of what creates great storytelling.
• Excellent understanding of acting including posing and timing.
• 3 years of experience as a Previz Artist working in the game or film industries.
• Being a self-motivated team player.
• Ability to quickly learn and adapt to company proprietary software.
• Technical problem-solving.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Able and willing to relocate and work in Warsaw for an extended period of time.

Nice to have:

• Knowledge of the following tools: MotionBuilder, Maya.
• Experience directing actors and/or acting.
• Experience with keyframe animation.
• Experience with working with a screenplay.
• Genuine interest in the genre.

Additional Information

• A modern and relaxed studio atmosphere.
• A chance to work in a booming industry, within an international team.
• Private health care (Enel Med, Medicover or Lux Med).
• 24/7 gym for CDPR employees with personal trainer on-site and a Multisport card.
• 2 canteens, 5 fully equipped kitchens, fit vending machines and various foodtrucks.
• Fresh fruit twice a week for everyone in the office, a wide choice of tea, fancy coffee machines and a few types of milk :)
• Free library with wide range of games and books.
• Many social activities and parties.
• A dog-friendly office.
• From 20 to 26 days of paid vacation per year.
• Step by step assistance and a ‘Relocation Package’ for new staff willing to relocate to Poland.
• Polish lessons for foreign employees.

• Candidates are kindly requested to provide portfolio/examples of the projects they did.

Company Description

To create revolutionary, story-driven RPGs which go straight to the hearts of gamers — this is our mission. As a driven team of talented professionals from all around the globe, we want to earn our place as one of the world’s top video-game developers, push narrative boundaries, and build unforgettable stories that set and redefine the standards for the genre.