CD PROJEKT RED · 9 hours ago
External Development Artist
Boston, MA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$65K/yr - $99K/yr
3+ years expCD PROJEKT RED is looking for an experienced External Development Artist to work on Cyberpunk 2, the follow up to Cyberpunk 2077. In this role, you will contribute to the immersive player experience by guiding and reviewing the work of external partners, ensuring the quality and consistency of assets.
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Responsibilities
Provide artistic and technical feedback to external partners on props, materials, and environment assets
Create clear, detailed asset briefs that guide external partners on scope, quality expectations, technical requirements, and artistic intent
Review and approve models, textures, and materials to ensure they meet artistic direction, performance budgets, and engine requirements
Collaborate with internal teams (art direction, design, tech art, and production) to define asset specifications and pipelines
Create high quality benchmark assets and visual targets that define quality, style, and technical standards for external partners in Unreal Engine
Identify and resolve asset-related issues quickly and efficiently
Maintain consistency in visual quality and style across all outsourced assets
Qualification
Required
3+ years of experience as a hard surface artist in the game industry
Strong portfolio showcasing high-quality hard surface modeling, texturing, and materials
Strong understanding of modeling techniques, topology optimization, and baking processes for real-time rendering
Strong understanding of mechanical function and purpose and the ability to create believable assets
Proficiency with industry standard content creation software, with a strong preference for Blender as the primary DCC (e.g., Blender, Maya, 3ds Max, ZBrush, Substance Painter, Photoshop)
Experience with PBR workflows and game engines like Unreal Engine or proprietary engines
Good communication and organizational skills
Fluent in English, both written and verbal
The ability to learn new tools quickly and effectively
Team player approach when taking direction to stakeholder feedback
Preferred
Experience working with or managing outsourced assets is highly preferred
A passion for science fiction, cyberpunk, or fantasy settings
A passion for mechanics, weapons, cars, and technology
Basic skills in rough sketching, drawing, and overpainting
Understanding of the Unreal Engine
Knowledge with or understanding of Nanite and Lumen workflows for Unreal Engine 5
Benefits
Company-paid medical healthcare (dental, vision, and mental).
Free mental health support, including access to counseling, psychiatric care, and a variety of well-being webinars.
Paid leave — 26 days of vacation, 10 sick days, & 12 calendar holidays per year
401K with employer matching.
Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA) – $100 per month to use towards fitness, wellness, internet, home office equipment, learning, streaming services, and more.
Menstrual leave — employees who menstruate can take one extra day off when experiencing period pain.
RED Parents Network — support for working parents, including childcare benefits, and family-friendly events.
Flexible working hours.
Trainings, lectures, and courses — internal workshops, knowledge-sharing initiatives, online tutorials, and e-learning classes are all available.
A welcome pack filled with goodies — to help you feel right at home once you join the team.
Dog-friendly office — bring your pooch with you and look after them while working! There’s always a furry friend or two to meet.
Truly international working environment — a chance to meet and work with a diverse selection of people from all around the world.
No dress-code — we like to keep it casual.
Company
CD PROJEKT RED
CD PROJEKT RED is a home to well over 800 game-making professionals from all over the globe.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageRecent News
2026-01-20
2026-01-20
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