cdprojektred
Lead VFX Artist
At a Glance
- Location
- Boston, Massachusetts, United States
- Employment
- Full-time
- Experience
- 8+ years
- Posted
- 2026-03-17T13:38:04.205Z
Benefits & Perks
. Paid leave — 26 days of vacation, 10 sick days, & 12 calendar
Requirements
8+ years of experience as a VFX Artist in game development.
Shipped at least one AAA title as a Lead VFX Artist or in a comparable senior leadership role.
Proven track record in a leadership role within a creative environment – someone who has mentored others, influenced project direction, and supported team growth.
Deep expertise in Unreal Engine 5 and real-time VFX development.
Strong proficiency in real-time and baked simulations.
Solid knowledge of VFX pipelines and tools—including SideFX Houdini.
Compensation & Benefits
The application window for this position will close by 05/31/2026.
This job can be hybrid/in-office or fully remote.
Remote roles in the US are only available to candidates that reside in the following states:
California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, Kentucky, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Texas, Washington, Wisconsin.
Health & Well-Being
Company-paid medical healthcare (dental, vision, and mental).
Responsibilities
CD PROJEKT RED is on the lookout for a
Lead VFX Artist
to join our studio and help bring to life Project Sirius—a multiplayer game set in The Witcher universe. We’re searching for someone with strong leadership capabilities, deep technical and artistic skills, and a passion for delivering world-class visual effects that elevate storytelling and gameplay. As a Lead VFX Artist, you'll play a key role in driving the next generation of high-fidelity effects in our games, while also shaping a team culture grounded in creativity, trust, and respect.
Daily Responsibilities
Lead and mentor a team of skilled VFX Artists, supporting their development and championing a collaborative, inclusive environment.
Design and implement impactful real-time VFX that support a wide range of in-game moments and player experiences.
About the Company
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
and
Beyond the Game Blog
where we share behind-the-scenes insights and stories direct from our team members!