Character Animator

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.

CD PROJEKT RED is looking for a Character Animator to support The Molasses Flood development studio in their own ambitious project which is based on one of CD PROJEKT’s IPs. As a Character Animator you will be bringing to life the exciting characters who inhabit the world of an upcoming game. You will be responsible for creating beautiful and believable character animations, taking them from concept through implementation.

This position is based in Warsaw and will require remote cooperation with The Molasses Flood Boston studio.

The Molasses Flood is a CD PROJEKT development studio located in the greater Boston area. It was founded by industry veterans in 2014, and since then have created The Flame in the Flood and Drake Hollow. The Molasses Flood is currently working on an ambitious and exciting new project and is growing their team across all departments. 

Daily Responsibilities

• Create and export believable character animations for a variety of character types. 
• Help to maintain the game art style and animation feel, as defined by the Art Director and project leads.
• Testing, optimization and verification of your work.
• Tracking the progress of your assigned animation tasks and communicating any blockers.

• Proficiency in Maya. 
• Demonstrate a strong animation skillset with a variety of character types, including humans, quadrupeds, environmental props and creatures.
• Excellent communication skills and English proficiency.
• Knowledgeable about current animation trends, tech, tools pipelines, and interdepartmental dependencies.

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

• Previous shipped titles.
• Experience with Unity or Unreal
• Mocap experience or experience with Motion Builder.
• Video editing experience with Premier, After Effects or similar.
• Scripting experience (Mel, Python, or visual / Blueprint).
• Experience implementing or adding animations to state machines and adjusting blends.
• 2D animation experience.
• Rigging Experience.

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 — employee store discounts at CD PROJEKT RED Gear, 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.

• Support during COVID-19 — regular tests and COVID vaccinations at the studio as well as professional advice and guidance from a specialist doctor.

• 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 specialty 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.

• Relocation package – flight ticket, company apartment for your first month, relocating your pet, shipping your belongings: it’s all covered. Who said moving countries needs to be complicated?

• Relocation assistance — processing your legalization operations for you, assistance with finding residence, tax settlements, helping out with translations if needed, and much more —  we have dedicated teams to help make sure that 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.